Use the first text written specifically for the Integrated Science course to show students how the various branches of science are based upon the same set of general principles.This new edition integrates the latest findings in physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth sciences, and biology into an up-to-date narrative that emphasizes general principles and their application to real-world situations.
Authors:
Barbara Murck, Brian Skinner, Dana Mackenzie
Edition Number: 2
ISBN: 9780470419472
Visualizing Geology combines Wiley’s expertise in creating top quality textbooks with rich visual resources such as photographs, maps, illustrations, diagrammatic art, and videos from our National Geographic partners, with the content and teaching expertise of our authors. Visualizing Geology invites us to travel outside our familiar environment to distant parts of the world.
A substantial revision of an already successful text, the Third Edition of Essentials of Geology combines an accurate and engaging narrative with exceptional visual and pedagogical elements.
Visualizing Earth Science relies heavily on the integrating of National Geographic and other rich visuals to expand on concepts for students and solidify their understanding of them. This accessible format, coupled with the assumption that students have little knowledge of earth science, allows students to navigate through the material with greater ease – the goal being to help them understand the world around them and interpret what they see in a meaningful, accurate and exciting way.
The fifth edition has been updates include the replacement of all 23 air-photo stereograms with Google Earth images. Within this manual, questions are highlighted and embedded within the text, creating a dialog format and an inquiry-based learning environment.
An exciting revision of this innovative text, Earth: Portrait of a Planet, Third Edition, emphasizes active student learning with a new chapter format, interactive media, and the power and insight of Google Earth
Introduction to Ocean Sciences provides students with an accessible introduction to the interrelated physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes of the oceans, atmosphere, and coasts.
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