Geology & Oceanography

For introductory courses in Earth Science.

The brief, paperback version of the best-selling Earth Science is designed for introductory courses in earth science. This highly visual, non- technical survey emphasizes broad, up-to-date coverage of basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. The text's flexible design lends itself to the diversity of Earth science courses in both content and approach. As in previous editions, the main focus is to foster student understanding of basic earth science principles.

• NEW - Completely rewritten Chapter 5, "Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Theory Unfolds": Places greater emphasis on the development of this critical building-block theory and the nature of scientific inquiry. Page 132: "Convergent Boundaries"

• NEW - Completely rewritten discussions in Chapter 9, "Oceans": Features new information on "Geography of the Oceans," "Composition of Seawater," "Bathymetric Techniques," "Sea-Floor Sediments," and more.

• NEW - Revised and expanded Chapter 10, "The Restless Ocean": Includes additional headings to guide students, 10+ new pieces of line art, and revamped coverage of "Surface Circulation," "Deep-Ocean Circulation," "Waves," "Beaches and Shoreline Processes," and "Stabilizing the Shore."

• NEW - Substantially revised Chapter 6, "Restless Earth": Includes new sections on "Discovering the Cause of Earthquakes," "Measuring the Size of Earthquakes," and "Tsunami," plus a new discussion of rock deformation and expanded information on "Earth�s Layered Structure" and "Mountain Building."

• NEW - Exploration of Mars: New research and revealing photos from the 2004 Spirit rover expedition.

• NEW - Expanded discussion based on the latest research findings: Includes "Mechanisms of Heat Transfer" and "The Fate of Incoming Solar Radiation" (Ch. 11); "Types of Stability" and "Measuring Precipitation" (Ch. 12); "Surface Winds versus Winds Aloft" (Ch. 13), and "Stationary Fronts and Occluded Fronts" (Ch. 14). Page 320-1: "Types of Stability", Page 361: "Stationary Front and Occluded Fronts"

• NEW - Expanded and rewritten section on the rock cycle: More clearly relates Earth's three major rock groups to the concept of Earth as a system. Includes new identification charts for all three-rock groups. Page 35: Figure 2.2, "Rock Cycle"

• NEW - New material throughout: Expanded and improved discussion of minerals, stream erosion, causes of floods, landslides, glaciers, folds and faults, volcanic hazards, global warming, and severe storms. Page 297: "Global Warming"

• NEW - Expanded introductory discussion: Includes a new section, "Earth as a System," that introduces and explores the concept of Earth as a system composed of many interacting subsystems. Pages 5-6: "Earth as a System"

• NEW - Over 100 pieces of new and revised line art: Detailed, realistic illustrations assist students in visualizing concepts such as mineral properties, types of stability, and the geography of the oceans. Pages 206-7: "The Zones of Volcanism, Pages 242-3: "The Topography of Earth's Solid Surface"

• NEW - Larger trim size: Cleaner, more visual layout includes larger diagrams and photographs.

• Written to be understood.

  • Uses straightforward language.

  • Presents clear, readable discussions with a minimum of technical language.

  • Frequent headings and subheadings help students follow discussions and identify the important ideas presented.

• Art that teaches and motivates.

  • Contains dozens of new high-quality photographs that were carefully selected to aid understanding, add realism, and heighten the interest of the reader.

  • More than 100 pieces of line art are new or redesigned for the 4/E; the art program was carried out by Dennis Tasa, a gifted artist and respected Earth science illustrator.

• Current and relevant.

  • Every part of the text was examined carefully with the dual goal of keeping topics current and improving the clarity of text discussions.

• Focus on learning.

  • Every chapter opens with a series of questions that alerts the reader to an important idea or concept in the chapter.

  • Helpful student aids at the end of chapters, including Chapter in Review, Key Terms, and Questions for Review.

• On-Line Study Guide (www.prenhall.com/lutgens): Includes multiple self-graded quizzes for each chapter that test students' understanding of key concepts, ideas, and terms.

• GEODe: Earth Science interactive CD-ROM.

  • "Somewhere between a text and a tutor." Reinforces key concepts using animations, video, narration, interactive exercises, and practical quizzes.

  • NEW: Every unit in Earth Science has a corresponding unit in GEODe: Earth Science.

• Completely rewritten Chapter 5, "Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Theory Unfolds"—Places greater emphasis on the development of this critical building-block theory and the nature of scientific inquiry.

• Completely rewritten discussions in Chapter 9, "Oceans"—Features new information on "Geography of the Oceans," "Composition of Seawater," "Bathymetric Techniques," "Sea-Floor Sediments," and more.

• Revised and expanded Chapter 10, "The Restless Ocean"—Includes additional headings to guide students, 10+ new pieces of line art, and revamped coverage of "Surface Circulation," "Deep-Ocean Circulation," "Waves," "Beaches and Shoreline Processes," and "Stabilizing the Shore."

• Substantially revised Chapter 6, "Restless Earth"—Includes new sections on "Discovering the Cause of Earthquakes," "Measuring the Size of Earthquakes," and "Tsunami," plus a new discussion of rock deformation and expanded information on "EarthÕs Layered Structure" and "Mountain Building."

• Exploration of Mars—New research and revealing photos from the 2004 Spirit rover expedition.

• Expanded discussion based on the latest research findings—Includes "Mechanisms of Heat Transfer" and "The Fate of Incoming Solar Radiation" (Ch. 11); "Types of Stability" and "Measuring Precipitation" (Ch. 12); "Surface Winds versus Winds Aloft" (Ch. 13), and "Stationary Fronts and Occluded Fronts" (Ch. 14).

• Expanded and rewritten section on the rock cycle—More clearly relates EarthÕs three major rock groups to the concept of Earth as a system. Includes new identification charts for all three-rock groups.

• New material throughout—Expanded and improved discussion of minerals, stream erosion, causes of floods, landslides, glaciers, folds and faults, volcanic hazards, global warming, and severe storms.

• Expanded introductory discussion—Includes a new section, "Earth as a System," that introduces and explores the concept of Earth as a system composed of many interacting subsystems.

• Over 100 pieces of new and revised line art—Detailed, realistic illustrations assist students in visualizing concepts such as mineral properties, types of stability, and the geography of the oceans.

• Larger trim size—Cleaner, more visual layout includes larger diagrams and photographs.

Unit 1: Earth Materials

Unit 2: Sculpturing EarthÕs Surface

Unit 3: EarthÕs Internal Process

Unit 4: Deciphering EarthÕs History

Unit 5: The Global Ocean

Unit 6: The Atmosphere

Unit 7: EarthÕs Place in the Universe

Earth Science  (Geology & Oceanography)
Earth Science  (Geography & Atmospheric Sciences)

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  Foundations of Earth Science, 5/E
  Lutgens, Tarbuck & Tasa
  ©2008 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 512 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0132401355 | ISBN-13: 9780132401357
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  For introductory courses in Earth Science.

   

  The brief, paperback version of the best-selling Earth Science is designed for introductory courses in earth science. This highly visual, non- technical survey emphasizes broad, up-to-date coverage of basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. The text's flexible design lends itself to the diversity of Earth science courses in both content and approach. As in previous editions, the main focus is to foster student understanding of basic earth science principles.

Companion Website - Lutgens, 4/E
Pinzke
©2005 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131447602 | ISBN-13: 9780131447608
URL:  http://www.prenhall.com/lutgens

Companion Website - Lutgens, 4/E
Pinzke
©2005 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131447602 | ISBN-13: 9780131447608
URL:  http://www.prenhall.com/lutgens

Companion Website - Lutgens, 4/E
Pinzke
©2005 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131447602 | ISBN-13: 9780131447608
URL:  http://www.prenhall.com/lutgens

CourseCompass (5.0) Instructor Quick Start Guide
Addison-Wesley & Benjamin Cummings
©2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321491874 | ISBN-13: 9780321491879

CourseCompass Instructor Quick Start Guide (V4.2.1), 4/E
AWBC
©2005 | Prentice Hall | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 032132126X | ISBN-13: 9780321321268

Dire Predictions: Understanding Global Warming
Mann & Kump
©2009 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 120 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0136044352 | ISBN-13: 9780136044352
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Geography Coloring Book, 3/E
Kapit
©2003 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 208 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131014722 | ISBN-13: 9780131014725
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Goode's Atlas, 21/E
Rand McNally
©2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0136128246 | ISBN-13: 9780136128243
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Interwrite Personal Response System
EduCue, Addison-Wesley & Benjamin Cummings
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321267354 | ISBN-13: 9780321267351

Science, Evaluating Online Resources with Research Navigator
Payton, Stavney & Priest
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 80 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131136747 | ISBN-13: 9780131136748
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Television for the Environment Earth Report Geography Videos on DVD (ValuePack component), 2/E
Television for the Environment
©2011 | Prentice Hall | DVD | Estimated Availability : 01/01/2010
ISBN-10: 0321662989 | ISBN-13: 9780321662989

Earth Science, 12/E
Tarbuck, Lutgens & Tasa
©2009 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 768 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0136020070 | ISBN-13: 9780136020073
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Companion Website - Lutgens, 4/E
Pinzke
©2005 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131447602 | ISBN-13: 9780131447608
URL:  http://www.prenhall.com/lutgens

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