Offering a uniquely strong emphasis on earth systems and an increased emphasis on environmental topics, Earth Science and the Environment stands out among other earth science introductory textbooks. Discussion of how the solid earth, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, and living organisms interact, as well as the effects of these interactions, is presented throughout the text. This introductory textbook provides a rich overview of all Earth-related disciplines, including geology, geography, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.
On Earth, nothing is still. Mountains rise and fall. Tides ebb and flow. Even the continents themselves are on the move. Beneath the surface, a nuclear engine powers earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the shifting of continents. Above ground, the sun causes the wind to howl, rain to pour, rivers to churn, and oceans to swell with waves. Processes That Shape the Earth surveys these forces and the ways they sculpt the planet. The modern theory of plate tectonics is introduced, along with other pertinent topics in physical geology. Several chapters add relevant historical context, presenting readers with fascinating discussions of Earth's origin, its history over billions of years, and the recent changes that have resulted from human activity.
Encyclopedia of Geology – Elsevier
This unrivalled, five-volume reference work covers all
aspects of geology including earth history, earth materials, surface processes,
regional geology, economic geology, engineering geology, petroleum geology,
geochemical and mineral exploration, and the history of geology. The techniques
of remote sensing and other tools of investigation that have advanced rapidly
over the last few decades are described in detail.
Encyclopedia of
Geology is divided into nearly 350 articles, each covering one aspect of
geology. Full colour is used throughout the work and articles are heavily
cross-referenced and include further reading lists. The concepts and theory are
explained at a level that allows undergraduates and educated laypeople to
understand them. It will become the reference of choice for today's geologists
and beyond.
Planetary Geology by NASA Education Pubs A Teacher’s Guide with Activities in Physical and Earth Sciences
There is a guide for each
activity level.
Many earth science courses
include an introduction to the solar system. The challenge of earth science is
to understand the natural processes that shape not only our planet, Earth, but
all objects in the solar system. But there are more compelling arguments for
including planetary science in the classroom. Those
arguments, some of which are outlined below, inspired NASA to conduct short
courses in planetology for earth science teachers at the secondary and college
levels. This book is an outgrowth of these short courses.
Introduction to Physical Geology Written for an introductory one-semester geology course,
this text is a brief version of Thompson-Turk's Modern Physical Geology.
Thompson-Turk's brief text offers professors a more streamlined alternative to
the longer, more detailed introductory text.
Introduction to Physical Geology emphasizes human-environment interactions and discusses the latest research in
physical geology. Beautiful illustrations and clear writing style set this text
apart from other geology texts.
