World Population

by Courtney Farrell

This title examines one of the world's critical issues, world population. Readers will learn the historical background of this issue leading up to its current and future impact on society. Causes of increased population such as mechanization use of fossil fuels, improvements in crop yields, and improvements in medical care are discussed. Affects of increased population are examined including poverty, environmental degradation, stress, crowding, poor...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617831387
• ISBN13: 9781617831386
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Essential Library
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 11 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 12