Junior Library Guild

Natural resources have supported life on Earth for over 3.5 billion years. However, many of the nonliving resources human beings use, including fossil fuels, will run out one day, and environmental resources such as air, water, and soil, are in danger from human activity. As readers progress through this accessible yet informative volume, they’ll encounter information about renewable resources, sustainable development, population growth, energy resources, and ecological footprints. Case studies, graphs, and color photos enhance the learning experience. A spread of facts and figures, plus a glossary, reading and Web site list, and an index make this volume useful for report writers.