Earth Science

About this book

For introductory Earth Science courses found in departments of Geology Geography or Atmospheric Sciences for students with little or no exposure to college-level science.Earth Science offers a user-friendly overview of our physical environment with balanced up-to-date coverage of geology oceanography astronomy and meteorology. The emphasis is on readability with clear example-driven explanations refined by over twenty years of instructor and student feedback. The text takes full advantage of the subjects visual appeal. Discussions are reinforced with a superb collection of color photos along with illustrations by highly respected Earth science illustrator Dennis Tasa. A tightly integrated media package further extends students understanding of Earth science.