About this title.

With essential Earth science facts and important environmental issues, this resource has been written to raise student's awareness of the Earth and the consequences of human activity upon it. It motivates students to live sustainably and to appreciate the individual, community and global responsibility for the care of our planet. Contains twelve sections:- The International Year of Planet Earth, 2008; The Earth; Fossils; Water; Soil; Oceans; Natural hazards; Pollution; Climate change; Urbanisation; Resources; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.