Planet Under Pressure: Too Many People on Earth?

by Matt Anniss

Book Overview

The population of Earth has exploded over the last 100 years. The planet now supports about 7 billion people, and this overwhelming number has many repercussions. Alternative energy resources and the costs of healthcare have become urgent matters. Questions about how to feed, clothe, and house a growing population demand answers. Poverty and overpopulation are no longer just problems for third-world countries but issues that need to be addressed in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433986442
• ISBN13: 9781433986444
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 11 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 8