Reynolds, Stephen J.Johnson, Julia K.
McGraw-Hill Education (New York, 2016) (eng) English9780078096143UnknownUnknownEARTH SCIENCES; glossary; Exploring Earth Science by Reynolds/Johnson is an innovative textbook intended for an introductory college geology course, such as Earth Science. This ground-breaking, visually spectacular book was designed from cognitive and educational research on how students think, learn, and study.Nearly all information in the book is built around 2,600 photographs and stunning illustrations, rather than being in long blocks of text that are not articulated with figures. These annotated illustrations help students visualize geologic processes and concepts, and are suited to the way most instructors already teach. To alleviate cognitive load and help students focus on one important geologic process or concept at a time, the book consists entirely of two-page spreads organized into 20 chapters. Each two-page spread is a self-contained block of information about a specific topic, emphasizing geologic concepts, processes, features, and approaches. These spreads help students learn and organize geologic knowledge in a new and exciting way.Inquiry is embedded throughout the book, modeling how scientists investigate problems. The title of each two-page spread and topic heading is a question intended to get readers to think about the topic and become interested and motivated to explore the two-page spread for answers. Each chapter is a learning cycle, which begins with a visually engaging two-page spread about a compelling geologic issue. Each chapter ends with an Investigation that challenges students with a problem associated with a virtual place. The world-class media, spectacular presentations, and assessments are all tightly articulated with the textbook. This book is designed to encourage students to observe, interpret, think critically, and engage in authentic inquiry, and is highly acclaimed by reviewers, instructors, and students.
Physical dimension
xxviii, 605 p.27 cm.ill.
Summary / review / table of contents
01 The Nature of Earth Science
02 Minerals and Mineral Resources
03 Earth Materials
04 Earth History
05 Plate Tectonics
06 Volcanism and Other Igneous Processes
07 Deformation and Earthquakes
08 Mountains, Basins, and Continental Margins
09 Sculpting Landscapes
10 Soil and Unstable Slopes
11 Glaciers, Shorelines, and Changing Sea Levels
12 Streams, Lakes, and Groundwater
13 Energy and Matter in the Atmosphere
14 Atmospheric Motion
15 Atmospheric Moisture
16 Weather and Storms
17 Oceans and their Interactions with Other Earth Systems
18 Climates Around the World
19 Our Solar System
20 Our Universe