influence of environment

An historical survey of the impact of man on his environment over the centuries.

Describes the climate, geography, and cultures of towns in Japan, the Netherlands, and on the Chesapeake Bay and discusses how coastline resources affect lives in these three regions.

Examines the distinctive features of deserts and discusses various peoples who live in that harsh environment.

Focuses on those indigenous people whose existence has been threatened by civilization.

Covers 192 nations of the world including all of the countries that came into being as a result of the breakup of the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia.

Describes in text and photographs how nature dictates the way of life for people in six different regions of Africa.

Describes severe environment conditions that require special clothing for survival--conditions involving freezing cold, fire, underwater work, and thin or non-existent air.

History of the world with emphasis on man's influence on the environment through cultivation and use of its natural resources.