Research Guides: Environmental Science Research Guide: Books and eBooks

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The Ecology Book by DK; Tony Juniper
ISBN: 9781465479587
Publication Date: 2019
This book explores and explains over 85 of the key ideas, movements, and acts that have defined ecology and ecological thought.
Environmental Racism in the United States and Canada by Bruce E. Johansen
ISBN: 9781440864025
Publication Date: 2020
This book provides a modern history of environmental injustices in the United States and Canada.
The Future We Choose by Christiana Figueres; Tom Rivett-Carnac
ISBN: 9780525658351
Publication Date: 2020
This book presents options for reacting to climate change by describing what governments, corporations, and everyday people can do to fend off climate disaster.
The Hidden Universe: Adventures in Biodiversity by Alexandre Antonelli
ISBN: 9780226821870
Publication Date: 2022
This book is an unforgettable exploration of the natural world and the concept of biodiversity-- what it is, why it matters, and how we can work to preserve it.
Toxic Chemicals in America by Kelly A. Tzoumis (Editor)
ISBN: 9781440857522
Publication Date: 2020
This book explores the extent to which toxic chemicals are used in U.S. industry and agriculture, and how those chemicals are impacting public health and the environment.

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- Over 35,000 eBooks available to read and download.
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- This database allows you to use an online dictionary and create a citation for the eBook

The Basics of Ecology by Anne O'Daly
ISBN: 9781499473421
Publication Date: 2022
This is an introductory ecology textbook. It will introduce you to important ecological concepts, modern threats to earth's ecology/ies, and more.
Corridor Ecology, Second Edition by Jodi A. Hilty; Annika T. H. Keeley; William Z. Lidicker Jr.; Adina M. Merenlender
ISBN: 9781610919517
Publication Date: 2019
A wildlife corridor is an area of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures. This book presents the latest research, findings, and applications in corridor ecology.
Green Chemistry and Biodiversity by Cristobal N. Aguilar (Editor); Suresh C. Ameta (Editor); A. K. Haghi (Editor)
ISBN: 9781771887946
Publication Date: 2019
This book reports on new approaches to designing chemicals and chemical transformations that are beneficial for human health and the environment.
Vultures of the World: Essential Ecology and Conservation by Keith L. Bildstein
ISBN: 9781501765025
Publication Date: 2022
This books offers a roadmap of how best to protect vultures and their important ecology.
Women and Climate Change by Nicole Detraz (Contribution by)
ISBN: 9780262542074
Publication Date: 2023
In this book, Nicole Detraz identifies connections between ideas of gender and climate change.