biodiversity

Studies the affects of biodiversity on the world, examines how humans are threatening biodiversity, and discusses what steps can be taken to stop a sixth extinction.

Biodiversity is the very foundation of life on Earth, yet it is still very poorly understood.

Examines the major issues of biodiversity; includes statistics, a chronology, biographical sketches of major individuals in the field, and other related topics.

An illustrated introduction to Earth's biodiversity that describes the different animal kingdoms, from monera to humans, explains how living things are classified, and emphasizes that humans are one species of very many.

Argues that the world's explosive population growth has led to the extinction of millions of wild plants and animals and explores how humans can stop the destruction of natural environments and re-balance the world's species biodiversity.

Discusses the scope of biodiversity and mass extinction as well as the ecological threat posed by human interference.

Discusses the loss of biodiversity and its impact, including introduced species pushing out local species, threatened and endangered large mammals, threats to ocean life, and the need to protect areas rich in species found nowhere else.