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English
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In Man and nature George Perkins Marsh challenged the general belief that human impact on nature was generally benign or negligible and charged that ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean had brought about their own collapse by their abuse of the environment. By deforesting their hillsides and eroding their soils, they had destroyed the natural fertility that sustained their well-being. Marsh offered his compatriots in the United States a stern...
9) Conservation
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 1090L
Language
English
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Describes some of the earth's natural resources, their importance, and how they can be safeguarded.
Author
Publisher
Harcourt Brace & Co
Pub. Date
[1995]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 850L
Language
English
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Valerio the dragon and Allegra the unicorn are driven into hiding when humans begin to destroy the natural beauty of their land, but they receive hope when they befriend the daughter of the man responsible.
Author
Series
Worldwatch paper volume 108
Publisher
Worldwatch Institute
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English