Environmental Science Information Center: Feature Summary


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	Student Edition
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Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships, 9/e

Eldon Enger, Delta College
Brad Smith, Western Washington University

Feature Summary

The features of Environmental Science, A Study of Interrelationships were developed with the student in mind and are continually reviewed for their usefulness and value to learning:

A detailed World Map is located in the front of the book to assist students with geographical references.
Concept Maps of key concepts to follow open each chapter. These maps are also on the accompanying Online Learning Center as labeling exercises. The ninth edition has added more extended concept mapping exercises, included at the end of each chapter.
Chapter opening Objectives and Outlines set up the content and provide a framework for the material to be learned in each chapter.
The Global Perspectives, Environmental Close-Ups, and Issues and Analysis' Boxed Readings contain important supplemental information to enhance the student's understanding of major environmental concepts. The Global Perspective boxes include a small map that indicates the part of the world each reading is referencing.
New to the ninth edition are Guest Essays to introduce each Part Opener. These essays describe current environmental issues in the author's own backyard and are accompanied by critical thinking questions.
Each edition offers Improved and Updated Art and Photos to help keep abreast of changing issues in environmental science.
Chapter Summaries, Review Questions, and Critical Thinking Questions offer a traditional approach to summarizing the chapter. The ninth edition features an Interactive Exploration Section that integrates the chapter material to the many resources available on the Online Learning Center.
A number of helpful Appendices include: "Critical Thinking," "Metric Unit Conversion Tables," "The Periodic Table of the Elements," "What You Can Do to Make the World a Better Place In Which to Live," and "How To Write To Your Elected Officials."
The Online Learning Center is packed with resources to help the student grasp the study of environmental science. Just a few of the valuable features include: an Essential Study Partner tutorial, key-term flashcards, animations, quizzing, articles from around the world on current environmental issues, special "Beyond our Borders" case studies about life in other countries, and monitored daily news items.

To obtain an instructor login for this Online Learning Center, ask your local sales representative. If you're an instructor thinking about adopting this textbook, request a free copy for review.