Description
Book SynopsisThis fascinating and beautifully illustrated book spans the complete length and breadth of the topic of conservation, which is more important today than ever before.
Combining history with science, this deeply insightful book charts the changes in our understanding and relationship with conservation, from the beginnings of the planet when humans didn’t consider their impact on their surroundings, to the modern world and what we can do to protect our natural resources today.
Earth’s natural resources include air, minerals, plants, soil, water, and wildlife. Conservation is the care and protection of these resources so that they can persist for future generations. It includes maintaining diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems, as well as functions of the environment, such as nutrient cycling.
As well as discovering the effects conservation could have across the world, this bo
Trade Review
"From the Story Of series comes this comprehensive first book of conservation. It explores the key issues around conservation using simple yet informative bite-sized text.” * The Bookseller - Back To School Issue *
"This is a great book to educate youngsters and does not shy away from huge problems about conservation." * Books for Keeps *
