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Earth and Environmental Science: The HSC Course / Hubble, Tom; Huxley, Chris; Imlay-Gillespie, Iain

2002

Hubble, Tom	Book
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Edition	2007 (Reprint)
Publication	Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2002.
Description	viii, 392pDark Brown Spine
Summary/Abstract	Comprehensively meeting all syllabus requirements, this text uses global, Australian and NSW contexts to explore interactions between humans and the environments they inhabit. The text provides coverage of core and option topics.
Contents	Section 1: Tectonic impacts - Tectonic plates - Mountain building - How continents evolve - Natural disasters and tectonics - Climate and tectonics Section 2: Environments through time - The ages of the Earth - Fossils and evolution - Important events of the Archaean and Early Proterozoic - Important events of the Late Proterozoic and Early Phanerozoic - Life moves into the terrestrial environment - Decimation and regeneration of the Earth's life Section 3: Caring for the country - Weathering and erosion of Australia's land surfaces - Salinity of soils and water - Pesticides: Effects and alternatives - Maintaining and protecting surface water - The impact of the industrial revolution on the atmosphere and hydrosphere - Waste management and mine-site rehabilitation Section4: Introduced species and the Australian environment - Survey of introduced species in Australia - Environmental impacts of introduced species - Introduced species case studies - Rehabilitating ecosystems damaged by introduced species - Modern quarantine methods Section 5: Organic geology: A non renewable resource - The properties of fossil fuels - Environments and processes of fossil fuel formation - Exploration methods for coal and oil - The processing and uses of fossil fuels - The effects of fossil fuels on the environment - The search for alternative sources of energy Section 6: Mining and the Australian environment - Why mineral deposits are not all ore deposits - Mineral exploration - From discovery to export - Mining, society and the law - Mining and the environment Section 7: Oceanography - Collecting data about the oceans - The world's oceans - Mass motion of the oceans - Life in the oceans - Hydrothermal vents and their communities - Deep-sea sediments
Standard Number	0521016630 Pb.

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Earth sciences ; Environmental sciences

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006611	550/HUB	Main	On Shelf	Teacher Resources	Teacher Resource

ID: 001048

Ecology and Environment - Vol.6: The cycles of life / The New Encyclopedia of Science (Series); Morgan, Sally; Allaby, Mike

2003

Morgan, Sally	Book
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Publication	New York, Oxford University Press, 2003.
Description	176pBlack Spine
Series	The New Encyclopedia of Science
Summary/Abstract	A set of nine volumes providing quick answers to a specific query, along with a more detailed account of a particular topic.
Contents	Intoduction Knowledge map Timechart Ecology keywords A living planet Chains and webs Cycles and energy The Physical environment Population studies Agriculture and its costs The human factor Factfile
Standard Number	019521918X Hb.

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IGCSE ; Ecology ; Environment ; Environmental sciences

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003629	503/NEW	Main	On Shelf	Reference books	Reference

ID: 006839

Ecosystems and Environment / Fullick, Ann

1999

Fullick, Ann	Book
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Publication	Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 1999.
Description	32pYellow Spine
Series	Science Topics
Summary/Abstract	Discusses ecosystems and the environment, including habitats, food chains and food webs, adaptation, human impact, and genetic engineering.
Contents	Habitats and ecosystems Food chains Food webs Pyramids of life Making the best of it Keeping up with the change Agents for change Good or bad? Populations - plants and animals The human population Introducing variety 'Pharming' inthe future Extinction
Standard Number	0431076669 Hb.

Key Words

Ecology ; Biotic communities ; Environmental sciences

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007341	577/FUL	Main	On Shelf	General

ID: 015531

Environment / Spilsbury, Louise

2009

Spilsbury, Louise	Book
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Publication	Illinois, Heinemann Library, 2009.
Description	32pGreen and Yellow Spine
Series	Investigate
Summary/Abstract	Why do people cut down trees? How do people pollute water? What is global warming? This book encourages geographical enquiry with an interactive, investigative, and visual approach to a wide range of core curriculum topics.
Contents	What is the environment? Water pollution Air pollution Global warming Caring for the environment
Standard Number	9781432934743 Hb.

Key Words

Global warming ; Pollution - Environmental aspects ; Environmental sciences

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015271	363.7/SPI	Main	On Shelf	General

ID: 016215

Environment / Raven, Peter, H.; Berg, Linda, R.; Hassenzahl, David, M.

2008

Raven, Peter, H.	Book
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Edition	6th ed.
Publication	Hoboken, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2008.
Description	599pWhite spine
Summary/Abstract	Explores the various aspects of the environment to make informed decisions on the various perspectives of environmental issues affecting the world today.
Standard Number	9780470119266 Pb.

Key Words

Conservation of Natural Resources ; Environmental sciences ; Environmental policy ; Transfer to IBDP ; Environmental education

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015695	363.7/RAV	Main	On Shelf	Teacher Resources	Teacher Resource

ID: 025589

Environmental science / Marsh, Carole

Marsh, Carole	Book
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Publication	Peachtree city, Gallopade International,
Description	24pRed Spine
Series	Common core lessons and activities
Summary/Abstract	A supplementary resource to support existing resources on environmental science. Provides ready-to-use reproducible pages with Common Core lessons and activities.
Contents	What is Enviornmental science? Environmental science vocabulary Earth's systems The water cycle How weather affects landfroms Acid rain Population and deforestation Three Gorges Dam Water on earth Careers related to environmental science Bhopal Gas disaster How animals become extinct People and the environment Problem-solution-results Water pollution What is the EPA? The price of success The problem of Oil spills Cleaning up Oil Spills
Standard Number	9780635119803 Pb.

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Weather ; Bhopal Union Carbide Plant Disaster, Bhopal, India, 1984 ; Dams - Environmental aspects ; Water cycle ; Deforestation ; Oil spills ;
Water pollution ; Environmental sciences ; Population ; UOI - Natural disasters ; Environmental science - Study and teaching (Primary) ; Acid rain - Environmental aspects ;
UOI - Industries ; UOI - Air ; UOI - Natural regions ; UOI - Deforestation ; UOI - Water conservation ; UOI - Natural resources ;
UOI - Ecosystems ; UOI - Rights and responsibilities ; UOI - Elements of Nature ; UOI - Waste management ; Lesson planning ; Environmental sciences - Experiments ;
Graphic organizers ; UOI - Rivers

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023347	363.7/MAR	Main	On Shelf	Teacher Resources	Teacher Resource

ID: 014464

Environmental Science / Greenwood, Tracey

2007

Greenwood, Tracey	Book
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Publication	New Zealand, Biozone International, 2007.
Description	140pMango spine
Series	Biology Modular Workbook Series
Summary/Abstract	Introduces students to the Earth's physical and biological systems, and examines the interaction of humans with their environment.
Contents	The earth's systems Ecosystems Populations Investigating ecosystems Land, water and energy Pollution and global change
Standard Number	9781877462163 Pb.

Key Words

Biology ; Environmental sciences ; Biology - Problems, exercises, etc ; IBDP ; Environmental sciences -- Problems, exercises, etc

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I00628	333.7/GRE	Main	On Shelf	Teacher Resources	Teacher Resource

ID: 015655

Environmental Science - Second edition / Pryor, Kent; Greenwood, Tracey (ed.); Bainbridge-Smith, Lissa; Allan, Richard

2011

Allan, Richard	Book
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Publication	Hamilton, Biozone International, 2011.
Description	vi, 234pYellow Spine
Series	Biology modular workbook
Summary/Abstract	Introduces students to the Earth's physical and biological systems, and examines the interactions of humans with environment.
Contents	The Earth's system Ecosystems Natural Ecosystem change Populations Investigating ecosystems Land and water Energy Pollution Global change
Standard Number	9781877462764 Pb.

Key Words

Environmental sciences ; Environmental science - Study and teaching (Primary) ; Environmental sciences - Problems, exercises, etc.

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015394	363.7/PRY	Main	On Shelf	Teacher Resources	Teacher Resource

ID: 017140

Environmental systems and societies for the IB Diploma / Guinness, Paul; Walpole, Brenda

2012

Walpole, Brenda	Book
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Publication	Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Description	vi, 330pDark Blue Spine
Summary/Abstract	This coursebook is designed to develop students' analytical skills on a range of environmental issues from small-scale local events to large-scale global issues. Examples have been drawn from a wide variety of natural and economic situations to demonstrate our impact on the environment, which is a concern for all of us.
Standard Number	9781107609204 Pb.

Key Words

Nature - Effect of human beings on ; Human ecology ; Environmental sciences ; IBDP ; Human beings - Effect of environment on

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I01061	333.7/GUI	Main	On Shelf	Teacher Resources	Teacher Resource

ID: 026200

Global ocean / Strauss, Rochelle; Donovan, Natasha (ill.)

2022

Strauss, Rochelle	Book
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Publication	Toronto, Kids Can Press, 2022.
Description	36pOrange and Blue Spine
Summary/Abstract	A comprehensive picture of a body of water that is much more than a vast habitat: the well-researched and accessibly written text details the global ocean's influence on the whole of the planet, as well as the often detrimental influence of Earth's human inhabitants have on the global ocean.
Contents	Earth's beating heart About the global ocean An ocean of diversity Rough waters Changing climate, changing ocean Warming waters Sinking the carbon sink A sea of trash The plastic problem A fishing frenzy A cost to the coastline Waves of change Finding YOUR wave Note to teachers, parents and guardians
Standard Number	9781525304910 Pb.

Key Words

Ocean ; Pollution ; Oceanography ; Climatic changes - Environmental aspects ; Habitat (Ecology) ; Global warming ;
Habitat ; Human ecology ; Habitat conservation ; Environmental sciences ; Coastal ecology ; Climatic changes ;
Habitat destruction ; ACTION ; UOI - Natural regions ; Overfishing ; Lexile 1140L ; GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ;
Global Perspectives - IGCSE

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023967	551.46/STR	Main	On Shelf	General

ID: 014927

Graphing the environment / Solway, Andrew

2009

Solway, Andrew	Book
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Publication	Essex, Heinemann Library, 2009.
Description	32pGreen Spine
Series	Real world data
Summary/Abstract	Looks at the numbers behind environmental change - where and how is teh tipping point reached, and what can mankind do to change these numbers, and save the environment? Includes charts and graphs.
Standard Number	9780431029535 Hb.

Key Words

Environmental sciences ; Graphic methods ; Environmental geography - Graphic methods

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014684	363.700728/SOL	Main	On Shelf	General

ID: 018699

Planet earth: 25 environmental projects you can build yourself / Reily, Kathleen M.

Reily, Kathleen M.	Book
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Publication	Vermont, Nomad Press,
Description	122pBlue Spine
Series	Build it yourself
Summary/Abstract	Introduces key environmental issues - wind and solar power, pollution, endangered species, global warming and recycling. Includes hands-on projects like building a worm composting castle and a wind-powered bubble machine.
Contents	Understanding our World Earth - Our spot in space Air, All around us Water, Water everywhere Our Star, The Sun Life on Earth The Problems the Environment Faces Pollution Global Warming Ozone Depletion Nature at Risk Recycling The Balance of the Environment
Standard Number	9781934670040 Pb.

Key Words

Air ; Water ; Pollution ; Earth ; Sun ; Global warming ;
Environmental protection ; Environmental sciences ; Recycling (Waste) ; Ozone layer - Environmental aspects ; Environmental protection - Citizen participation ; UOI - Recycling ;
UOI - Waste management

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017826	363.7/REI	Main	On Shelf	General

ID: 011660

Planet watch: The young person's guide to protecting our world / Bramwell, Martyn; Burnie, David; Dicks, Lynn; Few, Roger

2009

Burnie, David	Book
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Publication	London, Dk Publishing Inc, 2009.
Description	96pRed Spine
Summary/Abstract	Gives a comprehensive look at life on Earth, and shows how we can help make sure our environment is preserved for generations to come.
Contents	Earth watch - People pressure Forest crisis Fire alert Changing climates Victims of change Flood! Filthy fuel Clean air... dirty air Perils of pollution Wasteful world A cleaner future Water watch - Precious resource Water crisis Evils of pollution Perfect balance Reef in danger Coastal care Exploiting the sea Tourist traffic Foul sea Rising sea levels Animal watch - Habitats at risk New species, new threats Animal harvest Parts for sale Pet trade Hunting for sport Animals in danger Parks and reserves Zoo debate Food watch - Food for all Uneven harvest The feed machine Famine! Working with nature GM food debate Livestock farming Fishing for food Costing the earth Glossary Action plan/Index
Standard Number	9780756658205 Pb.

Key Words

Environmental responsibility ; Environmental protection ; Environmental sciences ; Environmental protection - Citizen participation ; Environmental restoration

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011844	333.72/BRA	Main	On Shelf	General

ID: 010262

Rivers, ponds and seashore: With step-by-step projects for the young scientist / Hewitt, Sally

1999

Hewitt, Sally	Book
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Publication	England, Copper Beech Books, 1999.
Description	32pWhite Spine
Series	Discovering Nature
Summary/Abstract	Introduces the underwater parts of our world, with simple experiments which teach about life in and around the water's edge.
Contents	Introduction Flowing water Dams Speedy rivers Pond dipping Water bugs Breathing underwater Make a pond Waterbirds The tide Seaweed Rock pools Shellfish Glossary Index
Standard Number	0761309241 Hb.

Key Words

Water ; Pond ecology ; Stream ecology ; Rivers ; Seashore ecology ; Environmental sciences ;
Physical geography

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010645	577.6/HEW	Main	On Shelf	General

ID: 016696

Wasted world / Arnold, Nick; De Saulles, Tony (ill.)

2009

Arnold, Nick	Book
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Publication	London, Scholastic, 2009.
Description	144pOrange Spine
Series	Horrible Science
Summary/Abstract	Deals with the issues of global warming and climate change: What are the sickening secrets of gruesome greenhouse gases? Which is the deadliest toxic waste? Will the Earth make it to the year 2100? Find out in this book!
Standard Number	9781407108223 Pb.

Key Words

Global warming ; Environmental protection ; Environmental sciences ; Climatic changes

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016288	333.7/ARN	Main	On Shelf	General