Managing Our Natural Resources

By: William G. Camp and Betty Heath-Camp

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Synopsis: New edition of a text that presents a balanced viewpoint of the place of humans in the world as long-term residents. Camp (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State U.) and Daugherty (Maconaquah High School) present 35 chapters that deal with soil formation, erosion, reclamation, and conservation; water use and improvement; endangered species of wildlife; hunting game animals; fishing; safety in boating, hiking, and other forms of outdoor recreation; conservation farming; land-use planning; construction practices that minimize the impact of exploitation on the environment; energy resources use, abuse, conservation, and alternatives; mineral use and recycling; and career opportunities in each of those diverse fields. Contains b&w illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 528 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781428318687
Publisher:: Cengage Delmar Learning
Date of Addition:: 09/02/09
Copyrighted By:: Cengage
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Outdoors and Nature, Business and Finance, Textbooks
Grade Levels:: Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.