Endangered Planet (Kingfisher Knowledge)

by David Burnie (Author), David Burnie (Author), David Burnie (Author), Tony Juniper (Foreword)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $3.29

  Kingfisher Knowledge is a comprehensive series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Using lively, engaging text and state-of-the-art digital artwork the series covers an immense range of subjects in impressive depth and is a major educational resource. Endangered Planet examines the health of the ecosystems that support life on Earth. It explores how human activity is influencing every habitat in the world, from the remote areas of New Guinea to over-populated, polluted cities. With time running out, this book is an essential reminder of our responsibilities to safeguard our fragile home.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2004

  $3.29

  Kingfisher Knowledge is a groundbreaking new series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Lively, engaging text, packed with information, accompanies stunning photographs that enhance each chapter. Amazing, state-of-the-art digital artwork guides readers into the fascinating heart of the subject. This learning adventure does not stop there - information panels throughout lead the reader to further discovery. Each chapter offers website links, book lists, places to visit and career information. Endongered Planet is a timely examination of the health of the ecosytems that support life on Earth. Today, humans influence every habitat in the world. From the local activities of tribes in New Guinea to the global impact of ever-expanding cities, natural cycles have been altered to meet human demands. Now the Earth is at risk as never before - dozens of species are wiped out each year, coasts and oceans are fouled with massive spills of oil, grasslands and forests are destroyed to feed the insatiable appetite of modern agriculture. With time running out, this book is an essential reminder of our responsibilities to safeguard our fragile home.