Biodiversity / Maczulak, Anne E

An introduction to biodiversity that focuses on conservation efforts to protect endangered species, and explains the difference between preservation and conservation, how to measure species loss, the impact human populations and urban development have on biodiversity, and related topics.

Explores how habitats are destroyed and its effect on biodiversity and examines how scientists are trying to restore the habitats of endangered species. Includes case studies, side-bars, maps, charts, and photographs.