Protecting the Planet (Science of...) (The Science Of...)

by TickTockBooks (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $5.15

  Science at school conjures up images of bleary boffins slumped over bunsen burners. In fact it has many exciting uses in the real world. This accessible, curriculum-linked reference book introduces the reader to the fascinating world of conservation. Discover how science is used to protect endangered species, clean up after environmental disasters and much more. Difficult concepts are clearly explained in easy-to-understand language, with eye-catching photographs and clear illustrations. If you thought science was boring, think again. The Science of...series take science into the field and examining how it is used in a variety of exciting professions. Along the way the reader will recognise familiar scientific ideas and experiments, but will begin to see them in an entirely new light!