Environmental Science presents complex issues in a user-friendly format to increase students' knowledge of scientific facts. The diversity of life, how living things interact with the environment, biomes, energy, water resources, pollution, feeding the world, and protecting biodiversity are all carefully presented in this appealing new text. Written to meet national and state standards, Environmental Science helps students sharpen their critical-thinking skills as they interpret data, formulate hypotheses, observe and record information, analyze data, and draw conclusions. With a multitude of related activities and teacher support materials, the new Environmental Science text will provide students with a clear base of knowledge in this essential area of science.