Environmental Science For A Changing World Launchpad Twelve Month Access Card

Following real people and real science, Environmental Science for a Changing World provides a unique context for showing students how science works and how to think critically about environmental issues. Chapters don't merely include interesting stories--each chapter is an example of science journalism at its best, combining Scientific American-style writing, layout, and graphics to tell one compelling story that exemplifies important concepts and issues. This approach has proven so effective, that instructors using the book report a dramatic increase in the number of students who read the assignments and come to class ready to participate. This updated new edition features new stories, updated scientific coverage, and enhanced Infographics--the book's signature visual study tool that combines memorable images, step-by-step callouts, and now, questions that foster scientific literacy.

Environmental Science for a Changing World captivates students with real-world stories while exploring the science concepts in context. Engaging stories plus vivid photos and infographics make the content relevant and visually enticing. The result is a text that emphasizes environmental, scientific, and information literacies in a way that engages students. See what's in the LaunchPad

Following real people, real science and stories, this title provides a unique context for showing students how science works and how to think critically about environmental issues. Through combining Scientific American- style writing and layout, students get to see examples of high quality scientific journalism. Compelling stories and graphics exemplify important concepts and issues surrounding our environment. This second edition features new stories, updated scientific coverage and enhanced infographics that visually highlight memorable images, step by step processes and questions that call for further scientific thinking. Scientific American Environmental Science for a Changing World is available with LaunchPad. LaunchPad combines an interactive ebook with high-quality multimedia content and ready-made assessment options, including LearningCurve adaptive quizzing. See ‘Instructor Resources’ and ‘Student Resources’ for further information.