biodiversity

Chronicles the processes that have created new species through time and examines the destruction of ecosystems by man.

A collection of articles that discuss whether or not there is an environmental crisis, how pollution can be reduced, and how free-market approaches can protect the environment.

Introduces all sides of the issue of biodiversity, covering biodiversity loss as a serious problem, which species are threatened with extinction, whether human food production methods are a threat to biodiversity, and more.

Uses timelines and detailed case studies to explore how life on Earth has evolved throughout history and why things have different genetic and physical make ups.

Describes the characteristics of extremophiles, creatures that survive in conditions that are hostile to other forms of life, and explores scientists efforts to study and understand these organisms. Discusses how the study of extremophiles has transformed our view of life and how it is able to develop.

Presents different points of view on the issue of endangered species, discussing such topics as prioritizing the protection of species and determining U.S. policy on endangered species in other countries.

A collection of essays exploring the many controversies surrounding biodiversity, including extinction, global warming, and other topics.

Documents the experiences of a group of seventh and eighth graders from Michigan who traveled to the Amazon to learn first-hand about biological diversity and what it is like to survive in the rain forest.

Looks at biodiversity and maintaining the health of ecosystems, outlines the five man-made causes of extinctions, and highlights the need to protect endangered species from overexploitation.

Offers a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the decline in biodiversity and human health, explaining how human medicines, biomedical research, the emergence and spread of infectious diseases, and the production of food are directly linked to biodiversity, with seven detailed case studies that demonstrate the importance of the link.