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This textbook is written specifically for the AP* Environmental Science (APES) course, directly addressing the needs of APES students and teachers from beginning to end. The Friedland package uniquely prepares students for the quantitative aspects of the APES course in a way no other text does. In addition, it explores and explains every topic within the APES course description while offering a scientific and balanced approach to the key concepts.    The Friedland text is known for its accessibility and for familiarising students with the findings that inform environmental decision making at all levels-from personal choice to national and international policy. Friedland/Relyea Environmental Science for AP* is available with LaunchPad. LaunchPad combines an interactive ebook with high-quality multimedia content and ready-made assessment options, including LearningCurve adaptive quizzing.  See 'Instructor Resources' and 'Student Resources' for further information.

- Organized to follow AP Environmental (APES) Course Guidelines:   This is the firrst textbook created to address the needs of teachers and students in the AP environmental science course. The authors have consulted the APES course guidelines and AP exams from previous years. APSpecific Problems in the Text: To help your students succeed in the course and on the AP exam, every chapter concludes with multiple choice and free response questions modeled after those found on the AP exam. "Do the Math" Boxes: This unique feature allows students to review and practice basic math concepts such as dimensional analysis, unit conversion, working with data, reading and interpreting graphs, etc. that are necessary to handle the quantitative material associated with the APES course. Working Toward Sustainability: Each chapter closes with a "Working Toward Sustainability" section that shows how individuals in the US and around the world are using the science discussed in the chapter to create a more sustainable world. Science Applied:  A fourpage Science Applied section which appears every few chapters explores an important environmental issue and offers students an opportunity to see science in action.  This feature examines how the science presented in the chapter is used or at times misused to make decisions about the most important contemporary environmental issues.