Customer Reviews

Environment

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I was asked to evaluate ths for the textbook selection committee at a local high school for possible use as the text book for an environmental science class next year. Since my degree is in Environmental Science, and I have done a lot of work with environmental education, I have read a large number of environmental science books and have seen the good, bad and worst of books on the market.

At first I just planned to skim the book, but after reading a few pages I decided to look at the book more closely, and I was impressed with what I saw. The book is well written in clear, easy to understand language, using a good amount of well done graphs, charts and photos. The layout, in addition, was good, making the book flow in an orderly manner.

The information in the book was excellent, and covered the entire range, as much as is possible in one book, of environmental science. The biology and chemistry were integrated nicely and flowed smoothly.

I have rated this book as four stars only because I feel the authors didn't cover the section on renewable energy as well as I would have liked. The book tended to move through the subject rather quickly, offering only a limited view of what can be done to eliminate the use of fossil fuels. In all other ways this book was superior to many I have read.

I would highly recommend this for an introduction course in college, and also think it would bean excellent choice for a text at the AP or regular high school level, provided the students had enough science background to be able to understand the science. I even believe that a motivated home schooled student could study from this book and do quite well in the subject. Overall, one of the best introductory text books I've had the pleasure of reading.

The thing that I like the most about this book is the way chemistry is incorporated into the sciences that relate to environment. It has all the basic chemistry skills required for one to be able to relate to environment at the introductory level.

The Appendix on Environmental Chemistry is very well presented. It has most of the concepts that one require in this course. It is written in short and to the point to avoid confusion, but with high clarity. That is what students appreciate. Students do not need to refer to other textbooks. The material includes all that a student need to understand the basic concepts of chemsitry as applied to environmental science.

The format is outstanding. It is best suited for students taking Environmental Science. It just delivers materials of basic interest with excellent problems and things to ponder sections. The illustrations are superb.

Students are often frustrated with voluminous information. They usually buy a book and are turned off and do not read it. They need concise and just the right stuff in it. This book has that quality. Students would love it and I am glad it is on the market.

It was a delight reading this study guide. Excellent job! It just does a good service to students.

I thought I'd see more actual scientific information vs. political environmental agenda. I'm a little dissapointed in the book for this reason but as an intro science class book, it'll do. (save the planet!!) I didn't think I needed to pay to learn how to do this. There's enough free information out there for that.

I was very happy to see that my book was brand new as they said it would be. I really appreciated it plus it arrived just when it was supposed to. Thanks so much!

This is SO good! fast shiping-got it 5days after order, low price-only 8 for a 70-regular-price book!The book is good used, very little book marking, no dog-ear page or lacking any pages.

Excellent textbook! Great photos and diagrams, relevant current events, and info. was easy to read and comprehend.
Available as paperback, which was also a plus.

Awesome book. I enjoy reading it. It's easy to read and very comprehendable. It's good information!

You get what you expect. A used but still in good condition book. I made fun of my classmates who bought the same ones new for over a hundred bucks.

The content of this book is very easy to understand. It contains defininitions with pictures associated with various terms. Very informational and interesting.Excellent for persons of all ages and backgrounds to read.

Excellent service provided! Quickly received order. Professor chose not to use the book after I ordered it, Book_hill very quickly told me how to return it and processed the refund even quicker than expected. Thanks for a service like you don't expect anymore!