Part of the Explore Geography series. What is our environment? Should the high street be closed to traffic? Why does a town need a bypass? Find out the answers to these questions and other environmental issues in this book. Series features: Activities to aid learning and research ; See for yourself features encourage pupils to get out of the classroom and into the field ; Accessible text suitable for all students at KS2, whenever the subject is taught ; Exploring further boxes gives ideas for further research and provide a link to the extensive geographical resources available on the Explore Geography CD-ROMs and website ; Supports the QCA Schemes of Work for Geography.