The Earth's resources

"Science on File" is a broad based series that gives a clear introduction to curriculum topics and is an easy reference tool for research.

The clear, well-written text is generously illustrated with large colour photographs and diagrams.

Fact and History boxes extend the information, and evidence boxes suggest practical investigations. "The Earth's Resources" looks at many different types of natural resources, and how people make use of them.

It looks at the role water plays in sustaining life, the problems of conservation, the use of minerals and metals and the need for renewable resources, such as biomass, solar and geothermal power.