Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories

ISBN: 0134714881

Author: Withgott, Jay

Condition: New

For courses in introductory environmental science.Engage students in science through current environmental issuesEssential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, 6th Edition by Jay Withgott and Matt Laposata, is the #1 book in the introductory environmental science market and known for its student-friendly narrative style, integration of real stories and case studies, and presentation of the latest science and research. The 6th edition features new opportunities to help students see connections between integrated case studies and the science in each chapter, and highlights sustainable solutions that have successfully helped address environmental problems.Coverage of topical issues upholds the text?s hard-won reputation for currency, using the most recent data available and focusing on emerging issues. Updates include new features such as Success Stories that demonstrate positive solutions to address local, national, and global environmental problems. New Case Study Video Tours take students on a virtual tour of the locations featured in each chapter?s Central Case Study and can be assigned in Mastering Environmental Science.The succinct and affordable 6th Edition is streamlined with updated coverage and carefully crafted to make the text readable, informative, and engaging.Also available packaged with Mastering Environmental Science or as an easy-to-use, standalone Pearson eTextMasteringTM is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools developed to engage students and emulate the office-hour experience, Mastering personalizes learning and often improves results for each student.Pearson eText allows educators to easily share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their reading and what they learn in class-motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. Portable access lets students study on the go, even offline. And, reading analytics offer insight into how students use the eText, helping educators tailor their instruction.Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering Environmental Science and Pearson eText do not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering Environmental Science or Pearson eText, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.If you would like to purchase both the physical text and Mastering Environmental Science search for:0134785002 / 9780134785004 Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories Plus Mastering Environmental Science with Pearson eText -- Access Card PackagePackage consists of: 0134714881 / 9780134714882 Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories 0134784081 / 9780134784083 Mastering Environmental Science with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Essential Environment: The Science Behind the StoriesIf you would like to purchase the standalone Pearson eText, search for: 0135213207 / 9780135213209 Pearson eText Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories -- Access CardOR0135213193 / 9780135213193 Pearson eText Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories -- Instant Access