Linda Williams - AP Environmental Science. 2012-2013 Edition

5 STEPS TO A 5
AP Environmental Science
20122013

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Linda D. Williams

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LINDA D. WILLIAMS is a nonfiction writer with specialties in environmental science, medicine, and space and is trained as a microbiologist. Her work has ranged from biochemistry and microbiology to genetics and human enzyme research. During her career, she has worked as a lead scientist and technical writer for NASA and McDonnell Douglas Space Systems, and served as a science speaker for the Medical Sciences Division at NASAJohnson Space Center. Ms. Williams has developed collaborative projects with researchers at the Weiss School of Natural Sciences at Rice University, Houston, Texas, and the University of Arkansas for the Medical Sciences. Her ability to make scientific subjects easily understandable has translated into several science books for all ages, including four books in the McGraw-Hill Demystified Series (i.e., Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, and Nanotechnology Demystified). For other books by Williams, visit her website, www.ldwilliams.com .

Congratulations! Youve arrived at the AP Environmental Science 5-Step Program. Your initiative to keep up with ever-changing environmental advancements and issues says you want to focus your attention on doing well in college-level biology, chemistry, ecology, chemical engineering, forestry, marine science, petroleum engineering, and agriculture classes among others. Environmental science is very much a multidisciplinary science.

The AP Environmental Science Exam, though extensive, is worth studying for and taking for college credit as well as to augment knowledge gaps in related subjects such as earth science.

This book can be used in addition to your regular environmental science book. Three different study programs are presented to match your available time before the test and go with different studying styles.

Now get started, follow the 5 Steps, and take the diagnostic and practice exams. Your scores will give you an idea of your strengths and weak spots. The Rapid Reviews and sample questions throughout will further familiarize you with what to expect on exam day. Good Luck!