Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology

Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology
ISBN-10
0134074254
ISBN-13
9780134074252
Series
Earth
Category
Physical geology
Pages
816
Language
English
Published
2016-01
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Authors
Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Description

For all introductory physical geology courses. Learning Objective-driven textbook, using augmented reality to bring geology to life With its strong readability and engaging, instructive illustrations, this trusted bestseller returns with a hybrid and streamlined focus on core principles. Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology maintains a learning objective-driven approach throughout each chapter: The text provides readers with a structured learning path, tied to learning objectives with opportunities for readers to demonstrate their understanding at the end of each section. The authors' emphasis on currency and relevance includes the latest thinking in the field, particularly in the dynamic area of plate tectonics. The Twelfth Edition, Pearson Science's first augmented reality, hybrid textbook, uses the BouncePages image recognition app (FREE on both iOS and Android stores) to connect readers' digital devices to the print textbook, enhancing their reading and learning experience. Tarbuck/Lutgens's innovative SmartFigures feature has been expanded, adding new digital content via Project Condor, Mobile Field Trips by Michael Collier, Animated Figures, and additional tutorial videos from Callan Bentley. Also available with MasteringGeologyTM MasteringGeology is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Interactive, self-paced tutorials provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MasteringGeology does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MasteringGeology, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MasteringGeology, search for: 0134127641/ 9780134127644 Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology Plus MasteringGeology with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134074254 / 9780134074252 Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology 0134182642 / 9780134182643MasteringGeology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology

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