At just 15 chapters, Essentials of Environmental Science is ideal for a one-semester course. It takes the same non-biased approach as its parent text, teaching students to think critically about data presented. In addition to being briefer, Essentials is even more accessible placing less emphasize on math calculations. The coverage of ecology, agriculture, energy, and water has also been streamlined to provide a more focused treatment of the science concepts.

Precisely aligned for the AP® Environmental Science Course

Environmental Science for the AP® Course was built from the ground up specifically to suit the needs of the AP® Environmental Science course. Friedland and Relyea integrate AP® content, exam prep, and science practices throughout this comprehensive college-level textbook to provide you with the resources you and your students need to be successful in AP® Environmental Science. In this fourth edition, the authors have precisely al...

Strive for a 5: Preparing for the AP Environmental Science Examination is a workbook designed to help students evaluate their understanding of the material covered in the student textbook, to reinforce key concepts, and to prepare students for success on the AP Environmental Science Exam. There are two sections in the Strive for a 5, a study guide section and a test preparation section. The study guide contains a detailed reading guide for students to use as they study the chapter with betwee...