Ecology for Beginners by Andy Prentice

Ecology for Beginners by Andy Prentice

This book is the perfect answer to the question "What is Ecology, and why should I care?" Explore the basics of Ecology by following a wide variety of real-world examples about how living things cope in all sorts of environments. Learn how ecosystems work, explore how these complicated systems go wrong, and discover what we can do to protect our planet in the future. An ideal book to explain to curious minds what ecology is all about, and what questions ecologists are trying to find answers to, from how to save dying species, to fixing ecosystems through rewilding. Chapters in this book include: - What is ecology? - The big questions - What do ecologists do? - Why is ecology important? The basics How is life organized? How does life adapt to its environment, survive and thrive? Ecosystems explained Find out how every part of an ecosystem works together to keep things balanced. What does it mean to be resilient? How do feedback loops work? And why is biodiversty so important? What's going wrong? Ecosystems are constantly changing, but in the last two centuries these changes have accelerated for one main reason - people. Ecologists investigate what's happening and why. A fight worth having Ecologists have LOTS of ideas about how to help restore ecosystems. Many of the solutions are in the hands of governments and big businesses. Getting them to make changes won't be easy, but it's a fight worth having. Being an ecologist As well as being a science, ecology is also a way of seeing the world. Find out how you can be an ecologist and live in an ecologically-minded way.

Conveying appropriately sophisticated concepts all told in straight forward language and humorous speech bubblesWhile it unflinchingly lays out the realities of global warming, its factual calm leaves the reader informed, with a sense of possibility rather than panic. * New Scientist *

Andy Prentice (Author)
Ever since he read the Spy's Guidebook when he was eight, Andy has wanted to write books for Usborne. He's very happy that he got to fulfill his dream. As well as writing books and stories for Usborne, Andy has published several fantasy novels about demons and dark magic. He likes playing board games and making up imaginary worlds.

Lan Cook (Author)
Lan joined Usborne after working as a bookseller. She absolutely loves learning about anything and everything. She has lived in China, attempted to create the perfect aquarium biotope, studied Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Cambridge University, and can hit an archery target from 100 feet away. Lan has always loved collecting knowledge and as many weird facts as possible, so working for Usborne really is a dream job!

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ISBN 13	9781474998475
ISBN 10	147499847X
Title	Ecology for Beginners
Author	Andy Prentice
Series	For Beginners
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Usborne Publishing Ltd
Year published	2023-07-06
Number of pages	128
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