Foundations of Earth Science

The brief, paperback version of the best-selling Foundations ofEarth Science 5/e is designed for introductory courses in earth science. This highly visual, non- technical survey emphasizes broad, up-to-date coverage of basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. The book's flexible design lends itself to the diversity of Earth science courses in both content and approach. As in previous editions, the main focus is to foster student understanding of basic earth science principles. From the Publisher
An abbreviated version of the best-selling text, Earth Science, 7/E. This text offers a user-friendly overview of our physical environment, placing a particular emphasis on readability, with clear, example-driven explanations. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.