THE STORY OF CONSERVATION

This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book spans the complete length and breadth of the topic of conservation which is more important today than ever before Combining history with science this deeply insightful book charts the changes in our understanding and relationship with conservation from the beginnings of the planet when humans didn t consider their impact on their surroundings to the modern world and what we can do to protect our natural resources today Earth s natural resources include air minerals plants soil water and wildlife Conservation is the care and protection of these resources so that they can persist for future generations It includes maintaining diversity of species genes and ecosystems as well as functions of the environment such as nutrient cycling As well as discovering the effects conservation could have across the world this book will help you discover practical ways we can work together to help protect our resources for our future generations With fact packed text by Catherine Barr and Steve Williams and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband this next title in the best selling Story of series is all about shifting attitudes to our natural world and will give children the information they need to inspire them to p