"Environments: Asia Pacific presents teachers and students in the Middle Years with a range of stimulating environmental issues from Asia and the Pacific for investigation and discussion. Biodiversity, the growth of megacities, eco-tourism, endangered species, and land and water use are some of the topics developed in this full-colour magazine style student book which makes use of a range case studies, guided questions, photgraphs, illustrations and factual information. With this book students are encouraged to explore the region in which we live, and to develop an understanding of current environmental issues, possible solutions and future challenges."--publisher's website (www.curriculum.edu.au/)