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Encyclopedia of Pollution, Revised Edition

By: Robert Blauvelt,Alexander Gates

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Encyclopedia of Pollution, Revised Edition

By: Robert Blauvelt,Alexander Gates

Praise for the previous edition: "Editors' Choice Reference Source"—Booklist "Best Reference Source"—Library Journal "Runner-up, General Nonfiction category"—Green Book Festival "Top 40 Reference Titles"—Pennsylvania School Librarians Association "A worthwhile reference for high school students and the general public."—Library Journal "...interesting and helpful...will help readers gain an understanding of major concepts, terms, and events in modern pollution studies. Recommended."—Choice "Definitive yet accessible...notable for reliable information on a topic of interest to both undergraduate and lay audiences, merits high recommendation for high-school, public, and academic libraries."—Booklist, starred review "...fascinating..."—Library Journal "...an excellent addition for all academic libraries and large public libraries."—American Reference Books Annual "This accessible and attractive encyclopedia provides depth, variety and currency and would be valuable for most high school collections."—Pennsylvania School Librarians Association "...recommended...an excellent source of background reading."—Reference Reviews Newly updated, the Encyclopedia of Pollution, Revised Edition is a comprehensive reference designed to address all aspects of pollution and the global impact on the environment in a single source. Containing more than 300 entries and essays interspersed throughout, it uses the most current scientific data to explain the different types of pollutants including properties, production, uses, environmental release and fate, adverse health response to exposure, and environmental regulations on human exposure. It provides the scientific background on the water, soil, and air of environments where the pollutants are released. Coverage also includes pollution regulation, the function of federal regulatory agencies and environmental advocacy groups, and the technology and methods to reduce pollution and to remediate existing pollution problems. Numerous case studies explore the most infamous of pollution events such as the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the Gulf War oil well fires, the Chernobyl disaster, Hurricane Katrina, the World Trade Center disaster, and the Love Canal in New York, among many others—including those that had great impact on legislation or that were used in popular media such as the films Erin Brockovich and A Civil Action. Biographies are provided of some of the leaders and pioneers of pollution study and activism. Other useful features include a detailed glossary, a timeline, and tables.

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Infobase Holdings, Inc

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1438195990

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A to Z of Earth Scientists, Updated Edition

By: Alexander Gates

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A to Z of Earth Scientists, Updated Edition

By: Alexander Gates

A to Z of Earth Scientists, Updated Edition is a comprehensive A to Z reference of Earth scientists in areas including plate tectonics, climate change, and planetary science. Designed for high school through early college students, this is an ideal reference of notable Earth scientists from the 19th century to the present. Featuring nearly 200 entries and 100 black-and-white photographs, this title uses the device of biography in order to put a human face on science—a method that adds immediacy to the prose for the high school student who may have an interest in pursuing a career in the earth sciences. People covered include: James Hutton (1726–1797) William Smith (1769–1839) Charles Lyell (1797–1875) Mary Anning (1799–1847) Inge Lehmann (1888–1993) Walter Alvarez (1911–1988) Doris Malkin Curtis (1914–1991) Marie Tharp (1920–2006) David Keeling (1928–2005) Dawn Wright (1961–present)

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1438183283

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9781438183282

Identity Development during STEM Integration for Underrepresented Minority Students

By: Sophie L. Kuchynka,Alexander E. Gates,Luis M. Rivera

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Identity Development during STEM Integration for Underrepresented Minority Students

By: Sophie L. Kuchynka,Alexander E. Gates,Luis M. Rivera

Over the past three decades, research efforts and interventions have been implemented across the United States to increase the persistence of underrepresented minority (URM) students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This Element systematically compares STEM interventions that offer resources and opportunities related to mentorship, research, and more. We organize the findings of this literature into a multi-phase framework of STEM integration and identity development. We propose four distinct phases of STEM integration: Phase 1: High School; Phase 2: Summer before College; Phase 3: First Year of College; and Phase 4: Second Year of College through Graduation. We combine tenets of theories about social identity, stereotypes and bias, and the five-factor operationalization of identity formation to describe each phase of STEM integration. Findings indicate the importance of exploration through exposure to STEM material, mentorship, and diverse STEM communities. We generalize lessons from STEM interventions to URM students across institutions.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108897940

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Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes

By: Alexander E. Gates,David Ritchie

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Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes

By: Alexander E. Gates,David Ritchie

Provides information on earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in various regions of the world, major quakes and eruptions throughout history, and geologic and scientific terms.

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0816072701

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9780816072705

Cruden's Compact Concordance

By: Alexander Cruden

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Cruden's Compact Concordance

By: Alexander Cruden

For over 250 years, Cruden's Complete Concordance has been a standard tool for serious study of the Bible. This compact edition with its straightforward, uncluttered style offers the most accurate, comprehensive, and readable rendering of Alexander Cruden's master work, letting readers select from over 220,000 Scripture references to locate the exact words, topics, verses, and passages they are looking for.

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Harper Collins

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0310489717

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9780310489719

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Encyclopedia of Pollution, Revised Edition

Encyclopedia of Pollution, Revised Edition

A to Z of Earth Scientists, Updated Edition

A to Z of Earth Scientists, Updated Edition

Identity Development during STEM Integration for Underrepresented Minority Students

Identity Development during STEM Integration for Underrepresented Minority Students

Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Cruden's Compact Concordance

Cruden's Compact Concordance

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