An Interactive Introduction to Conservation Biology

A conservation biology textbook written by leading scientists and released free for readers everywhere. It covers biodiversity, habitat loss, overharvesting, invasive species, climate change and conservation planning.

Navjot S. Sodhi, Paul R. Ehrlich

An ecosystem-based environmental science textbook that explains why biodiversity is declining and how climate change, habitat loss and pollution drive that loss. Each chapter connects ecological principles to real conservation solutions.

Catherine Koning, Rhine Singleton

The landmark 1988 volume edited by E. O. Wilson that helped launch the modern study of biodiversity. Dozens of experts examine species loss, tropical forests, ecological restoration and the value of living diversity.

E. O. Wilson

A WWF handbook on ecosystem services, the free benefits nature provides like pollination, clean water and food, taught through outdoor activities for young learners.

Peter Wiborn