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.