50 Things You Should Know about the Environment (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780711281943)

From the icy poles to the evergreen rainforests, life has found a way to flourish in nearly every environment on Earth.

This book explores the startling discoveries of new life forms in extreme environments, such as the strange worlds of the ocean depths. Whilst marveling the world around us, it also confronts the human impact on the environment. The mounting evidence for global warming is explored and challenges us to work towards a more sustainable future. Packed with facts, diagrams, infographics and photos, this is the perfect introduction to the wonder and intrigue of our environment.