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Principles of Environmental Science, 2/e

William P. Cunningham, University of Minnesota
Mary Ann Cunningham, Vassar College

ISBN: 0072919833
Copyright year: 2004

Supplements



Instructor's Testing and Resource CD-ROM. This cross-platform CD-ROM provides a wealth of resources for the instructor. Supplements featured on this CD-ROM include the lab manual, and a computerized test bank utilizing Brownstone Diploma@ testing software to quickly create customized exams. This user-friendly program allows instructors to search for questions by topic, format, or difficulty level; edit existing questions or add new ones; and scramble questions and answer keys for multiple versions of the same test. Other assets on the Instructor's Testing and Resource CD-ROM are grouped within easy-to-use folders.

Transparencies. A set of 100 transparencies is available to users of the text. These acetates include key figures from the text, including new art from this edition.

Environmental Science Essential Study Partner CD-ROM. A complete, interactive student study tool, this CD features animations, videos, and learning activities. From quizzes to interactive diagrams, you'll find that there has never been a better study partner to ensure the mastery of core concepts. Best of all, it's available FREE with a new textbook purchase in an optional package.

Allen: Annual Editions: Environment / 007-283851-5 (007-286147-9 is due Feb. ’04 and is the ‘04/05 edition). The 23rd Annual Edition is a compilation of current articles from sources such as: World Watch, Audobon, The Atlantic Monthly, and Scientific American. Selections explore the biosphere, global environment, world population, energy, natural resources, and pollution. Also included are a listing of related websites and access to the student support site, Dushkin Online, at www.dushkin.com/online.

Easton: Taking Sides Clashing Views on Controversial Environmental Issues / 007-293317-8. This Revised edition of Taking Sides: Environmental Issues represents the arguments of leading environmentalists, scientists, and policymakers. The issues reflect a variety of viewpoints and are staged as "pro" and "con" debates. Issues are organized around four core areas: general philosophical and political issues, the environment and technology, disposing of wastes, and the environment and the future. This title is supported by the student website, Dushkin Online, at www.dushkin.com/online.

Interactive World Issues CD-ROM / 0-07-255648-X. This CD emphasizes critical thinking by presenting regional issues through the use of videos, animations, and diagrams that closely examine the how and why of specific case studies. The CD will feature 5 case studies (Oregon, Chicago, Mexico, South Africa, and China), and can be packaged with any geography or environmental science title.

Digital Content Manager (DCM) CD-ROM. This multimedia collection of visual resources allows instructors to utilize artwork from the text in multiple formats to create customized classroom presentations, visually based tests and/or quizzes, dynamic course website content, or attractive printed support materials. The digital assets on this cross-platform CD-ROM are grouped within the following easy-to-use folders:

  • Illustrations and Photos. All of the line drawings from the text, and hundreds of photos are included in these ready-to-use digital files.
  • PowerPoint Lecture Outline. Customized presentations combine art from the text with instructor-written lecture notes, covering all 15 chapters.
  • Tables. Every table that appears in the text is provided in electronic form.
  • Active Art. These special art pieces consist of key images from the text that are converted to a format that allows instructors to break the art down into core elements and then group the various pieces and create customized images. This is especially helpful with difficult concepts; they can be presented step by step.
  • Animations. Numerous full-color animations illustrating many different concepts covered in the study of environmental science are provided. The visual impact of motion will enhance classroom presentations and increase comprehension.

Online Learning Center (http://www.mhhe.com/environmentalscience/). This comprehensive website offers numerous resources for both students and instructors.

Student Resources - Everything you need in one place:

  • Practice quizzing
  • How to Study Tips
  • Hyperlinks on chapter topics
  • Web exercises
  • Guide to electronic research
  • Regional Perspectives (case studies)
  • Environmental issues world map
  • Key-term flashcards
  • How to write a paper
  • How to Contact Your Elected Officials
  • Further readings
  • Metric equivalents and conversion tables
  • Career information
  • PowerWeb's hundreds of current articles and daily news items have been integrated into each chapter on the OLC.
  • Access Science offers the advantage of an online, interactive encyclopedia

Instructor Resources - In addition to all of the above, you'll receive:

  • Supplements resource chart for each chapter
  • Answers to web exercises
  • Additional case studies
  • Answers to critical thinking questions
  • PageOut (create your own course website)


To obtain an instructor login for this Online Learning Center, ask your local sales representative. If you're an instructor thinking about adopting this textbook, request a free copy for review.