Essential Environment The Science Behind the Stories, Books a la Carte Edition

This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives students the flexibility to take only what they need to class and add their own notes—all at an affordable price.

For courses in introductory environmental science.

Engage students in science through current environmental issues

Essential 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 with Mastering Environmental Science

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NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering™ Geography does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering Geography, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

If you would like to purchase both the loose-leaf version of the text and Mastering Geography, search for:

0134852664 / 9780134852669 Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, Books a la Carte Plus MasteringEnvironmentalScience with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 6/e

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