Suitable for middle school students, this 11-volume reference comprises about 400 alphabetically arranged entries selected, according to the editors' preface, on the basis of what students, individuals, consumers, citizens, and voters need to know to make informed choices and take action on environmental problems. A thematic outline of the contents

Addressing the full range of environmental concerns, including the rain forests, asbestos, and the ozone layer, a collection of more than 550 articles presents vital, current, and authoritative information in an accessible form.