G. Tyler Miller

Scott Spoolman

In the new edition of LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT, authors Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman continue to work with the National Geographic Society in developing a text designed to equip students with the inspiration and knowledge they need to make a difference in solving today's environmental issues. Using sustainability as the integrating theme, LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT, 19th Edition, provides clear introductions to the multiple environmental problems that we face and balanced discussions to evaluate potential solutions. New Core Case Studies for 11 of the book’s 25 chapters bring important real-world stories to the forefront; new questions added to the captions of figures that involve data graphs give students additional practice evaluating data; and a new focus on learning from nature includes coverage of principles and applications of biomimicry in most chapters. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Living in the Environment

Featuring captivating photos and illustrations from National Geographic, Miller/Spoolman's LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT, 20th edition, empowers you with the knowledge and inspiration to make a difference in solving today's environmental issues. Emphasizing sustainability, the book presents clear introductions to multiple environmental problems along with balanced evaluations of potential solutions. Up-to-date coverage includes no-till farming, proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act, CRISPR gene editing, the phosphate crisis, genetically engineered foods, lithium supplies for batteries, threats to U.S. recycling, the use of economics to slow climate change and more. A focus on learning from nature highlights principles and applications of biomimicry. Exercises throughout sharpen your critical-thinking skills, while Core Case Studies give you practice applying what you've learned. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Hit the trail for a dramatic look at Wisconsin’s geologic past. The impressive bluffs, valleys, waterfalls, and lakes of Wisconsin’s state parks provide more than beautiful scenery and recreational opportunities. They are windows into the distant past, offering clues to the dramatic events that have shaped the land over billions of years. Author and former DNR journalist Scott Spoolman takes readers with him to twenty-eight parks, forests, and natural areas where evidence of the state’s striking geologic and natural history are on display. In an accessible storytelling style, Spoolman sheds light on the volcanoes that poured deep layers of lava rock over a vast area in the northwest, the glacial masses that flattened and molded the landscape of northern and eastern Wisconsin, mountain ranges that rose up and wore away over hundreds of millions of years, and many other bedrock-shaping phenomena. These stories connect geologic processes to the current landscape, as well as to the evolution of flora and fauna and development of human settlement and activities, for a deeper understanding of our state’s natural history. The book includes a selection of detailed trail guides for each park, which hikers can take with them on the trail to view evidence of Wisconsin’s geologic and natural history for themselves.

Extraordinary Stories of Geology and Natural History

Wisconsin State Parks

Inspiring people to care about the planet. In the new edition of LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT, authors Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman have partnered with the National Geographic Society to develop a text designed to equip students with the inspiration and knowledge they need to make a difference solving today's environmental issues. Exclusive content highlights important work of National Geographic Explorers, and features over 200 new photos, maps, and illustrations that bring course concepts to life. Using sustainability as the integrating theme, LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT 18e, provides clear introductions to the multiple environmental problems that we face and balanced discussions to evaluate potential solutions. In addition to the integration of new and engaging National Geographic content, every chapter has been thoroughly updated and 18 new Core Case Studies offer current examples of present environmental problems and scenarios for potential solutions. The concept-centered approach used in the text transforms complex environmental topics and issues into key concepts that students will understand and remember. Overall, by framing the concepts with goals for more sustainable lifestyles and human communities, students see how promising the future can be and their important role in shaping it. offers additional exclusive National Geographic content, including high-quality videos on important environmental problems and efforts being made to address them. Team up with Mller/Spoolman's, LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT and the National Geographic Society to offer your students the most inspiring introduction to environmental science available! Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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