Dollars and sense / Davidson, Avelyn

Discusses the role that science plays in facts that affect the economy around the world like transportation, the oil industry, and in natural disasters like the bird flu, hurricanes and global warming.

Presents examples of macroeconomic causes and effects. Discusses the new technologies that are developed to ease environmental damage and the effects of natural catastrophes. Features full-color photographs, easy-to-understand text, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.