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21st Century Debates: An Overcrowded World? by Rob Bowden
$22.99 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: 21st Century Debates
A look at population growth and its effects on our environment. This book investigates how and why the population is growing so fast, the pressure on resources, the effects on wildlife and habitats, food distribution, living spaces and urbanization, migration and refugees. It suggests ways of controllin ...Show more
21st Century Debates: Food Supply by Rob Bowden
$22.99 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: 21st Century Debates
We live in a world of food mountains and famines, where some people suffer from obesity while millions die of hunger. This book examines this inequality and looks at the difficult decisions faced by governments and organizations and asks what we as individuals can do to help. "Food Supply" examines the ...Show more
Africa by Rob Bowden
$39.99 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: Continents of the World S.
Africa is a continent of extremes. It has the world's largest desert (the Sahara), its longest river (the Nile) and one of its biggest geographical features (the Great Rift Valley). This book is a part of a series which describes the history, landscape, culture, economy and people of this continent. It ...Show more
Asia by Rob Bowden
$39.99 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: Continents
Asia is a truly vast continent covering over a third of the world's total land area and containing almost two-thirds of the world's population. This title describes the history, landscape, culture, economy and people of this continent. It includes a statistical compendium which provides a reference guid ...Show more
Asia (Continents of the World) by Rob Bowden
$26.00 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: Continents of the World S.
Africa is a continent of extremes. It has the world's largest desert (the Sahara), its longest river (the Nile) and one of its biggest geographical features (the Great Rift Valley). It is a continent of many different cultures, of extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and great cities like Cairo ...Show more
Environments: Sustainable World by Rob Bowden
$34.99 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: Sustainable World | Reading Level: From 11 To 16
Human impact on environments and wildlife is causing environmental problems such as pollution, energy consumption, deforestation and climate change. If these issues are not addressed then it could spell disaster for the Earth. Using examples, this book shows how sustainable development can help us to wo ...Show more
Food and Farming: Sustainable World by Rob Bowden
$34.99 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: Sustainable World | Reading Level: From 11 To 16
Takes a look at sustainable methods of food and farming around the world. This book considers examples from across the world that show there are alternative, sustainable ways to provide food for everyone, without further harming the environment. It shows how readers can also play an active part in ensur ...Show more
Kenya (Countries of the World) by Rob Bowden
$39.95 NZD
Category: Social studies
An exploration of Kenya. It examines the country's important industries, physical geography, environment and social geography. There are case studies of particular locations, industries and people, along with maps, diagrams, charts and photographs.
The Changing Face of Nigeria by Rob Bowden
$19.99 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: Changing Face of...
There are signs that the economy of Nigeria is improving. But will this lead reduced poverty for Nigeria's youthful and rapidly growing population? This book provides a picture of Nigeria. It includes maps and graphic panels showing statistics and fact boxes about size, flag, population, religion, curre ...Show more
The Ganges: A River Journey by Rob Bowden
$23.00 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: River Journeys
For more than three hundred and fifty million people who live near its banks, the Ganges River represents life. It nourishes and cleans them, helps them travel, and lies at the heart of their religious beliefs. The Ganges has more than a hundred names, but Hindus call it Gangamai, or Mother Ganga. As w ...Show more
The Nile by Rob Bowden
$25.00 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: River Journeys
A journey up the Nile River is a voyage along the largest river in the world. This title follows the geographical and historical features that line the Nile River from its source to its mouth. It highlights the map references to show the reader where they are on their journey.