This free student study tool features similarities to Molles 2/e, reinforced on the · how ecologists do their work · review of important case studies that illustrate what we know about ecology · approaching topics at different scales of space and time · the urgency of ecological issues to society Differences--how the ESP extends the text for student learning of · more emphasis on guiding student understanding of fundamental theories · student-friendly pop art illustrations of ecological ideas · makes connections between ecological science and places/projects students care about · greatly expands treatment of computer mapping and GIS in ecology compared to other texts · provides students with an “ecologist’s toolbox” for approaching new problems · interactive exercises · hot links to reviewed web sites · challenging chapter quizzes that spot-check student learning