Earth Science

Product Description

For introductory courses in Earth Science in departments of Geology, Geography,Atmospheric Sciences, and Education. The twelfth edition of Earth Science offers a user-friendly overview of our physical environment with balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology for the undergraduate student with little background in science. The emphasis is on readability, with clear example-driven explanations. The twelfth edition takes full advantage of the subject's visual appeal, with discussions reinforced by incredible color photos and superb illustrations by Earth science illustrator and geologist Dennis Tasa. Written by authorities in Geography, Earth Science by Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, and Dennis Tasa provides an excellent foundation for Geography studies. Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, and Dennis Tasa's style is excellently suited towards Geography studies, and will teach students the material clearly without overcomplicating the subject. What's more, the text is available in the Hardcover format shown above (ISBN 9780136020073), as well as a number of other formats. As of March 2008, this revision raises the bar for Earth Science's high standard of excellence, making sure that it stays one of the foremost Geography studies textbooks.