U-X-L Sustainable Living: 3 Volume Set Contributor(s): Runchock, Rita (Editor), Everett, Jason M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1410317838 ISBN-13: 9781410317834 Publisher: UXL OUR PRICE: $285.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection - Juvenile Nonfiction | Lifestyles - City & Town Life |
Dewey: 304.2 |
LCCN: 2015026530 |
Physical Information: 2.6" H x 7.5" W x 9.6" (5.65 lbs) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: UXL Sustainable Livingis a 3 volume set with 124 A-Z entries focusing on the science behind sustainability, and the infrastructure and programs needed to protect our environment and conserve our natural resources. Sustainable living is fundamentally the application of sustainability to lifestyle choice and decisions. This title discusses sustainable living in terms of the interconnectedness between the social, economic, and environmental domains. This title covers the following major components of sustainable living; Shelter (i.e. building design), Power (alternative energy), Food (organic farming), Transportation (mass transit), Water (water access and sanitation), and Waste (waste management). Unfamiliar terms are defined in the text and also called out in a Words to Know box in each entry. Sources for more information are also included in each entry. |