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Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology
by Vincent S. Cronin Dennis Tasa American Geological Institute Staff National Association of Geoscience Teachers StaffLaboratory Manual in Physical Geology offers an inquiry and activities-based approach that builds skills and gives students a complete learning experience in the lab. This user-friendly lab manual examines the basic processes of geology and their applications to everyday life, featuring an exceptional illustration program by Dennis Tasa and contributions from over 200 highly regarded geologists and geoscience educators. <P><P> With the 12th Edition, lead author Vince Cronin and the newly formed NAGT editorial panel deliver the latest data and science, including new climate/environmental change and hazards/disasters lab activities.
Earth Science (Eighth edition)
by Edward J. Tarbuck Frederick K. LutgensThe latest edition (fifth was 1988) of a broad and non-quantitative survey at the introductory level of topics in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.
Plant Science: Growth, Development, And Utilization Of Cultivated Plants
by Margaret McMahonThorough foundation in plant cultivation suitable for learners of all levels Plant Science: Growth, Development, and Utilization of Cultivated Plants is the premier resource on the basic principles of ecological relationships and their impact on cultivation. Comprehensive and engaging, Plant Science addresses all relevant topics, from the fundamentals of botany to complex cultivation strategies and sustainability concerns. The breadth of topics covered by this text make it ideal for most plant science courses, including the combined agronomy-horticulture curricula that universities are increasingly adopting. The 6th edition has been updated with a wealth of new information, images, and features, and now draws a stronger connection between natural, agricultural, and horticultural ecosystems.
Plant Science: Growth, Development, and Utilization of Cultivated Plants
by Margaret E. Mcmahon Anton M. Kofranek Vincent E. RubatzkyPlant Science: Growth, Development, and Utilization of Cultivated Plants, Fifth Edition, is an outstanding resource for anyone with an interest in how plants are grown and utilized for maintaining and adding enjoyment to human life. The text starts with the fundamentals of botany, plant physiology, and environmental factors affecting plant growth, while later sections integrate those topics into strategies of producing plants for human use as food, fiber, and recreation. The concept of sustainability and sustainable methods of growing plants runs throughout the text. Whether you are familiar or unfamiliar with plant science, this book will give you a firm understanding of concepts and terminology related to the growing of plants.
Essentials of Oceanography
by Alan P. Trujillo Harold V. ThurmanAs the bestselling brief book in the oceanography market, Essentials of Oceanography combines dynamic visuals and a student-friendly narrative to bring oceanography to life. The text’s engaging features and the extensive suite of animations and videos keep students interested and excited about the material. <p><p> The 13th Edition creates an interactive learning experience that provides tightly integrated text and digital offerings to make oceanography approachable and digestible for students. An emphasis on the process of science throughout the text provides students with an understanding of how scientists think and work. The new edition also helps students develop the scientific skill of practicing and interpreting data with new Exploring Data features supported by Mastering Oceanography coaching activities. A new Creature Feature provides fun facts about marine animals to engage students.
Elemental Geosystems
by Robert Christopherson Stephen Cunha Charles Thomsen Ginger BirkelandFor introductory physical geography courses. <p><p>Explore Earth’s dynamic, changing systems <p><p>Among the most highly regarded textbooks in physical geography, Robert Christopherson’s best-selling Elemental Geosystems retains its unparalleled currency, accuracy, rich integration of climate change science, and dynamic multimedia program. <p><p>Organized around the natural flow of energy, materials, and information, subjects are presented in the same sequence in which they occur in nature―an organic, holistic approach that is unique in this discipline. The 9th Edition features updated content and new Mastering Geography activities, while also incorporating new visual media, active learning activities, and visual tools to help student engagement and mastery.
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science
by Edward Tarbuck Frederick Lutgens Dennis TasaPerfect for use with any Earth Science text, this versatile collection of introductory-level laboratory experiences examines the basic principles and concepts of the Earth sciences. Widely praised for its concise coverage and dynamic illustrations by Dennis Tasa, the text contains twenty-three step-by-step exercises that reinforce major topics in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. The Seventh Edition offers over 80 new photos, redrawn illustrations, and safety "Caution" boxes throughout.
Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories
by Jay Withgott Matthew LaposataEssential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, 6th Edition by Jay Withgott and Matt Laposata, is the #1 book in the introductory environmental science market and known for its student-friendly narrative style, integration of real stories and case studies, and presentation of the latest science and research. The 6th edition features new opportunities to help students see connections between integrated case studies and the science in each chapter, and highlights sustainable solutions that have successfully helped address environmental problems. <p><p>Coverage of topical issues upholds the text’s hard-won reputation for currency, using the most recent data available and focusing on emerging issues. Updates include new features such as Success Stories that demonstrate positive solutions to address local, national, and global environmental problems. New Case Study Video Tours take students on a virtual tour of the locations featured in each chapter’s Central Case Study and can be assigned in Mastering Environmental Science. <p><p>The succinct and affordable 6th Edition is streamlined with updated coverage and carefully crafted to make the text readable, informative, and engaging.
Geosystems: An Introduction To Physical Geography
by Robert Christopherson Ginger BirkelandGeosystems fully defines geography by offering the latest science in an easily understood matter. With its breathtaking remote sensing imagery, excellent cartography, and technological tie-ins, this book is an interesting and well-conceived introduction to the study of Physical Geography. Using the latest in satellite imagery and current statistical information, this book covers such topics as: the energy-atmosphere system; the water, weather, and climate systems; the earth-atmosphere interface; and soils, ecosystems, and biomes.
Environment: The Science Behind the Stories
by Jay Withgott Matthew LaposataEnvironment: The Science Behind the Stories 6th Edition, AP Edition.
Earth Science
by Tarbuck Lutgensarth Science answers the need for a straightforward text that excites readers about the world around them. Perfect for individuals with little-to-no background in science, the text covers geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy clearly and without technical jargon. Tarbuck, Lutgens, and Tasa are praised for their uncomplicated writing, dynamic media that help visualize physical processes, stunning art program that brings the “wow” factor, and valuable activities in Mastering Geology that provide activity-based learning to solidify readers’ understanding. The 15th Edition incorporates the latest data and applications from Earth Science, new data analysis activities, and an updated dynamic mobile media and Mastering Geology program.
Hartmann and Kester's Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices
by Hudson Hartmann Dale Kester Fred Davies Robert Geneve Sandra WilsonFor all undergraduate courses in plant propagation at the two-year and four-year colleges and universities. <p><p>The world standard for plant propagation and horticulture for over 50 years, Hartmann and Kester’s Plant Propagation continues to be the field’s most complete, up-to-date text on plant propagation. It now contains color figures throughout, promoting learning and making it an even more useful working text and reference. It also contains extensive updates reflecting the latest commercial techniques and understanding of propagation biology. Like previous editions, it is organized into paired chapters on principles and practices, so it can easily be adapted for teaching courses that cover only practical topics, and for courses that also cover conceptual issues.
Essentials of Geology (Thirteenth Edition)
by Frederick K. Lutgens Edward Tarbuck Dennis TasaUsing dynamic media to bring geology to life From the renowned Lutgens/Tarbuck/Tasa team, the 13th Edition of Essentials of Geology continues to elevate the text's readability, illustrations, and focus on basic principles. This revision incorporates a structured learning path and reliable, consistent framework for mastering the chapter concepts. With a fully integrated mobile media program that includes new Mobile Field Trip and Project Condor quadcopter videos as well as new animations and videos, this edition provides a unique, interactive, and engaging learning experience for readers.
The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction To Human Geography
by James M. RubensteinThe Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography AP Edition
McKnight's Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation, 12th Edition
by Darrel Hess Dennis G. TasaExplore the changing global environment with real-world examples and mobile field trips Continuing Tom L. McKnight's well-known thematic focus on landscape appreciation, Darrel Hess offers a broad survey of all of the physical processes and spatial patterns that create Earth’s physical landscape. McKnight’s Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation provides a clear writing style, superior art program, and abundant pedagogy to appeal to a wide variety of readers. <P><P>The 12th Edition offers a truly meaningful integration of visualization, technology, and the latest applied science, providing essential opportunities to teach and engage readers in these processes and patterns. Topics that are tied to readers’ real-world concerns such as global environmental change, along with new videos, photography, online lab resources, and updated interactive tools, make it the most effective learning program for physical geography.
Foundations of Earth Science
by Frederick K. Lutgens; Edward J. TarbuckIdeal for undergraduates with little or no science background, Foundations of Earth Science provides a student-friendly, highly visual, non-technical survey of our physical environment with balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology. Foundations of Earth Science is the brief, paperback version of the best-selling Earth Science by Lutgens and Tarbuck, and designed for introductory courses in Earth science. The new 8th Edition facilitates active learning by incorporating learning objectives throughout each chapter to provide students with a structured learning path. The learning path is tied to chapter objectives, giving students opportunities to demonstrate their understanding at the end of each section.
Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles (International Series in the Physical and Chemical Engineering Sciences)
by Christie Geankoplis Allen Hersel Daniel LepekTransport Processes and Separation Process Principles, Fifth Edition, offers a unified and up-to-date treatment of momentum, heat, and mass transfer and separations processes. This edition–reorganized and modularized for better readability and to align with modern chemical engineering curricula–covers both fundamental principles and practical applications, and is a key resource for chemical engineering students and professionals alike.
Essentials Of Oceanography
by Alan P. Trujillo Harold V. ThurmanEssentials of Oceanography guides readers through the complexities of what lies beneath the ocean. With an interdisciplinary approach and accessible writing style, the text is engaging for all readers. The 12th Edition discusses the ocean’s biological, chemical, geological, and physical components for an in-depth understanding of this vast and elaborate topic. Complex concepts are made engaging with extensively revised art and interactive study aids that keep readers interested and excited about the material.
Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future
by Richard Wright Dorothy BoorseFor introductory courses in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and Environmental Biology. Known for its currency and readability, this text focuses on enabling students to critically evaluate the latest environmental issues and to apply that understanding to situations and events in their everyday lives. <p><p>It explores the interactions of humans within the natural environment and probes issues thoroughly examining their scientific basis, their history, and society's response. The authors discuss sustainable development and public policy in terms of how they shape the present and future.
Dynamic Earth
by Prentice HallThis book contains everything teenagers need learn about the earth. Topics covered in this book are: earthquakes, volcanoes, earth's crust, plate tectonics, rocks, minerals, weathering, soil formation, erosion and deposition
Environmental Science
by Withgott Prentice-Hall StaffTeaching environmental science is much more than just communicating facts and information. It's about engaging and motivating students. It's about helping them to better understand how and why their actions--and those around them--impact the world in which they live. <P><P> Environmental Science: Your World, Your Turn is a new high school program that brings the outside world into the classroom--making the science personal, actionable, and empowering for each student.
Prentice Hall Science Explorer Earth Science
by Jan Jenner Andrew C. Kemp Jay M. Pasachoff Barbara Brooks SimonsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Prentice Hall, World Geography, Building a Global Perspective
by Thomas J. Baerwald Celeste FraserNIMAC-sourced textbook
