Essential Environment: The Science behind the Stories,Fifth Edition engages students using current, integrated case studies that provide a context for understanding science and environmental concerns in a brief, 18-chapter text. Jay Withgott and Matt Laposata present the latest understanding of environmental science along with expanded FAQ discussions that address common student misconceptions and with new Data Analysis questions that build quantitative literacy. MasteringEnvironmentalScience®with eText isan online homework, tutorial, and assessment product that improves results by helping students quickly master concepts both in and outside the classroom. MasteringEnvironmentalScience incorporates activities written by the authors, so your students will arrive better prepared for class. The book and MasteringEnvironmentalScience work together to create a classroom experience that makes teaching and learning more efficient and enjoyable. With the Fifth Edition you can: Personalize Learning with MasteringEnvironmentalScience: MasteringEnvironmentalScience improves results by helping students quickly master concepts both in and outside the classroom. Help Students Interpret and Analyze Data: New Data Analysis Questions and updated Science Behind the Story essays give students practice in interpreting and analyzing data. New Interpreting Graphs and Data questions in MasteringEnvironmentalScience provide additional practice online. Improve Science Literacy: Expanded chapter FAQ’s, new Learning Catalytics Misconception questions, and new Process of Science coaching activities in MasteringEnvironmentalScience address common misperceptions about environmental issues and explore the process of environmental research. Keep Your Course Current and Relevant: New Case Studies, new Science Behind the Story essays, and many content updates have been added throughout the Fifth Edition.