Book Description
This new addition to Barron's Easy Way series introduces the concept of Earth System Science and explains how the new emphasis on the Earth System approach is revolutionizing our understanding of global-scale Earth processes and changes. Separate chapters cover the Earth’s major systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere cryosphere, geosphere, and biosphere); the Big Bangand alternate theories of the universe’s origin; galaxies, stellar evolution, and other space phenomena; our solar system; the Earth–Moon system; geology and the geolologic time scale; plate tectonics and continental drift; weathering and erosion; the world’s oceans and atmosphere; and environmental considerations. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Amazing book
Earth and Space Science may not be particularly interesting or difficult.If you or your child is having difficulty in this subject, this book helped me to pass the exam for my Earth and Space Science teaching certificate.It is an easy read with a lot of pictures and diagrams, and most importantly, websites.Buy it. ... Read more

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Give every student a deeper understanding of physical science

Physical Science with Earth provides students with accurate and comprehensive content coverage of physical science integrated with Earth science. By integrating Earth and space science concepts within each unit, students can explore the physics and chemistry in greater depth by learning how those concepts apply to Earth and space systems. This course, together with a biology course, prepares students for many state/district graduation exams administered at 10^th grade. ... Read more

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Utilizing graphs and simple calculations, this clearly written lab manual complements the study of earth science or physical geology. Engaging activities are designed to help you develop data-gathering skills (e.g., mineral and rock identification) and data-analysis skills. You'll learn how to understand aerial and satellite images; to perceive the importance of stratigraphic columns, geologic sections, and seismic waves; and more. ... Read more

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Beauty that's more than skin deep.
This is a beautiful lab manual. Glossy pages and excellent pictures.The preparation is well presented and the labs well set out.Complicated procedures make the labs more suitable for university-level or high school honors classes.It would be helpful to have the corresponding text. ... Read more

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Your effective tutorial for mastering Earth Science

We take great notes—and make learning a snap ... Read more

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Using two themes, earth systems and environmental issues, EARTH SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT provides a rich overview of all Earth-related disciplines, including geology, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, and astronomy. The authors provide a sense of how Earth functions as a single system composed of interacting subsystems and integrates coverage of enviromental issues in both the authoritative narrative and stunning multi-part visuals that emphasize the beauty of Earth science.To further enrich your experience, this earth science textbook is fully integratedwith the CengageNOW online tutorial system. Web-based, assessment-driven, and completely flexible, the system provides you with a personalized learning plan based on a diagnostic pre-test to maximize your study time by focusing your attention where it is needed most. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

An OK textbook, but oddly organized.
As far as geology textbooks go, this one is pretty middle of the road.Most topics are covered in a reasonable amount of detail for an introductory class, but not too much.Many of the concepts are "re-presented" in later chapters as needed (the interior of the earth, for example), but in varying amounts of detail depending on the topic (so the interior of the Earth is described is less detail in the discussion of the geosphere and in more detail in the earthquakes chapter).

My problem is mostly with the organization:I find that many of the topics are not covered in the chapters I would expect (for example: hotspot volcano "traces" appear not in the plate tectonics chapter, but in the volcanoes and deep sea chapters instead).I don't really follow the logical flow of the text, and it's made teaching a course with the book much more difficult.I don't plan to use this particular textbook again.

Earth Science Teacher reviews a Good Book
I have used this book once for a course I teach for K-8 pre-service teachers called: Earth Science for Teachers. It is only 1 hour so I can't use all the content in the book, but, it is an excellent content referencefor people who are expected to know and teach more and more content everyyear. Read this book for your own fun, or, use it as a reader friendlyresource with excellent pictures and friendly assignments. ... Read more

Book Description
Designed especially to help prepare students taking the New York State Regents Examination, this book makes a valuable supplementary text for high-school-level Earth Science classes throughout the country. Organized into three main study units—astronomy, meteorology, and geology—this book provides extensive subject review material with updated questions and answers. It also includes one recently given full-length Regents Exam in Earth Science. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Great review source for earth science
This is a great review source, I used it to suppliment my study for the CLEP natural sciences exam.It helped fill in the gaps, I wish REA would come out with a study guide for the natural sciences exam, but I was able to pass just fine with this book and a couple others.Great reference for sure.

WOW!TEST SCORES ARE UP^^!!!
Wow!! I am in 8th grade and taking the High School Regent Earth Science course, and before I bought this book I was getting 50s and 60s on tests (my quarter average was a 84) and after I did the review questions in each chapter I havn't gotten anything below a 85 (now my average is a 94)!! This made my average go up 10 points, and if it can work for me, it can definitely work for you.My mom said it was the best money she ever spent, and I also bought the Barron's Regents Earth Science Exams and Answers book, but unfortunately it was a "little" overused and I can't read anything in it..O WELL THIS REALLY HELPS!I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! it even has a full exam in the back and a vocab section that shows vocab words to know for the test, it's really good!

Excellent!
If you've been having trouble understanding the in-depth details of Earth Science and even just regular science, this book is for the new expert.It gives you plenty of details of every topic that you've learned in this course, and gives you many regents questions to study from (for the power pack).

You'll be amazed, just like I was.The book contains a lot of pictures/diagrams/etc. describing what you are learning about to help you comprehend better what you've just sighted out in the units.One thing I appreciated is that if by any chance, if you didn't understand the topic you were learning about, just go back in the index and it will show a secondary page number or a page where it shows more analysis of the particular topic you're studying.

Even though the Regents won't give you the exact same questions from an old exam on a new exam, it is still a very crucial part in studying old Regents questions.GUARENTEED:It will create more skills as a whole in terms of understanding the questions and answers; primarily eliminating answers that you cannot recognize or ones that don't make any sence, and keeping the one answer that makes the most logic or sence... This is a BIG help in trying to get a good grade on your exam.If you get the Regents questions book, you will be provided with answers to all questions, and it can really make you realize why that answer is the way it should be.It'll create more facts in your head.

One thing is for sure, is that you can't miss this book.My point of view is that you should review throughly throughout this book, and review as many questions as you can.I did this, and I received an 86 percent for my average on the regents, and you can even do better that I can!

NOTE:Order this book right when school starts or sooner, so you can be prepared.

earth science
earth science is an exctremely hard subject but with this book u willget straight A's all the tim.get this book and review all the notes, it will helpyou a great deal

A Great Book, which is a great subsitute to the old and....
Listen, this book is mad good. I took the Earth Science Regents in 8th Grade in June 2001, and all of the material was covered by this book. The day before I took the test, I was cramming out of this book. Even though I was getting 95s in science, the material did not make sense. But everyday in May, I studied with another version of this book, and it helped refresh my memory of Earth Science. With this book, it helped me comphrend and ace the regents with flying colors. I was able to get a 88 in the regents exam from this book. I highly recommend this book to everyone that is going to take the Earth Science Regents in New York State. For the difficult comprehender, it will help build connections to topics that will help you pass the regents, and for the forgetful type, it will refresh your memory. Take my word for it, and buy it. Its worth the price it is. ... Read more

Book Description

For the introductory Earth science lab course.Although designed to accompany Tarbuck and Lutgens' Earth Science and Foundations of Earth Science , this manual could be used for any Earth Science lab course, in conjunction with any text.

This versatile and adaptable collection of introductory-level laboratory experiences goes beyond traditional offerings to examine the basic principles and concepts of the Earth sciences. Widely praised for its concise coverage and dynamic illustrations by Dennis Tasa, the text contains twenty-two step-by-step exercises that reinforce major topics in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.

Book Description

This highly visual, non-technical survey emphasizes broad, up-to-date coverage of basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy, giving readers a sense of the observational techniques and reasoning processes that characterize the field of earth science. First-rate illustrations and a thoroughly revised narrative reflect the latest research and schools of thought. New introductory section explores the concept of Earth as a system composed of many interacting subsystems. Includes 100+ pieces of new or revised art, plus expanded discussions of minerals, stream erosion, causes of floods, landslides, glaciers, folds and faults, volcanic hazards, global warming, and severe storms. Also features n ew findings and revealing photos from the 2004 Spirit rover expedition. For anyone interested in learning more about earth science.

Customer Reviews (2)

Product Great...Distributor Poor
I paid a premium for faster delivery. From the time the order was placed to the time It was delivered, was a week. If thats premium service then it's a joke. For as much as the shipping charges were I would have expected a much faster delivery. I actually did not have it when my class started which set me behind from day one.

For the younger studier of earth science
I used this book for a class I took.It is definitely for someone with no prior knowledge to eaerth science.This would include if you have taken any middle or high school level Geoscience class ... Read more

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Say goodbye to dry presentations, grueling formulas, and abstract theories that would put Einstein to sleep -- now there's an easier way to master the disciplines you really need to know.

Customer Reviews (3)

Great For Newbies!
This book is a great book for beginners.I am trying to learn about Earth Science and this book is great!I like that I can quiz myself and, in needed, review what I need to work on.The best part of all: I can learn at my own pace!The only thing is there is is misprint in this book. It says that Mount St. Helens in in Oregon. Nope. It's in Washington State!OOPS!But none-the-less, a great book! I have also read other books in this series. Alternitave Energy, Enviromental Science, & Meterology. All are excellent!Great for self-study!

Easy way to Earth Sciences
Good introduction on the topic.The description of different soils is straight forward. The info on topography is detailed
and concised. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting
to brush up or learn more about Earth Sciences.

A Great Way to Explore Science
This is a great book for an adult to get reacquainted with science.The writing is first-rate and easy to understand.Science has changed a lot since I was in school and I feel a lot more current about the world in which I live and how it functions thanks to this book.This book is a must-have for anyone, young or old, who isn't an expert in science but values or has a need to know.Good writing, helpful sidebars, and I passed most of the tests!Nice work, Dr. Williams. ... Read more

Book Description
Homework Helpers: Earth Science covers all of the topics typically included in a high school or undergraduate course, including: * How to understand "the language of rocks." * The events that we see in the sky and how they affect us. * Earthquakes and what they can tell us about the inside workings of our world. * How to understand the weather and what the weatherman is saying. Homework Helpers: Earth Science is loaded with practical examples using everyday experiences. Every topic includes a number of simple tricks to make even the toughest ideas understandable and memorable. Each chapter ends with practice questions and explanations of answers. As a reference tool Homework Helpers: Earth Science can be used as a preview of tomorrow's class or a reinforcement of today's. It will leave students with a firm grasp of the material and the confidence that will inspire a deeper understanding. ... Read more

Book Description

The brief, paperback version of the best-selling Foundations ofEarth Science5/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.

Book Description
These ever popular guides include study tips, test-taking strategies, score analysis charts, and other valuable features. Each book contains between 5 and 20 recently given New York State high school Regents exams. They are an ideal source of practice and test preparation. The detailed answer explanations make each exam a practical learning experience. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Excellent
I reccomend that the best way for studying for the regents is taking practice tests after practice tests. You soon to being to basically memorize the questions on it. I got a 98 on the regents and tauight myself the whole course.

Time to hit the books!
This book is good because it gives you many example problems that really were on the Regents and many of the problems appear again and again just with different numbers.It was very helpful and after doing all the problems and self-correcting myslef and then see why I got the answers wrong (or even right) by the explanation section, it was worth the time and money to get this book.It is a tool that will help you get through your studing in a great way.

This book is a great studying tool
Barron's Regents Exams and Answers : Earth Science is one of the most valuable tools in studying for the New York state regents exam in Earth Science.It has many of the past regents to practice from, answersexplained, and tips for when you take the regents.In the answersexplained section it will tell you why the answer is right and even whyother answers are wrong!I got a 95 on the regents with the help of thisbook.If you are taking Earth Science I would highly recommend that youget this book. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

It's pretty good
I don't own this book but my friend does, and it's wonderful to have all the practice regents.Usually the questions on past regents are very similar to the one you're going to take.The only thing about this book is that the past regents can also be found on the internet site [...].So you have a lot of the same things on that site, for free.Though the worthwhile thing about the Barron's book is that it has the "answers explained" section.So I would probably recommend buying it.I'm taking the Earth Science Regents in four days and I'm pretty confident about it, thanks to my wonderful teacher and the practice I had taking past regents.

Good study guide!
I am one of like the 60% who failed the Earth Science Regents exam in New York City in June of 1998.While the test and my teacher were impossible, I do believe that the 53% of what I got right came from the power pack. And when I didn't follow a teacher's method of using the books andthoroughly studied them properly, it helped me pass the exam in January of1999.The Earth Science regents has gone from one of the easiest to THEhardest of the NY Regents Exams and this pack has helped me and many of myfriends pass the exam.The blue book particularly is very helpful.Sopick this up if you're having trouble or want to improve your skills. ... Read more

Book Description

A user’s guide to the planet.

We see it every day, yet we understand so little about Earth. From minerals to meteorites, this book covers every aspect of the science of our world. It breaks this complex discipline into four major sections: geology, oceanography, meteorology, and planetary science, and it gives an overview of the processes of each.Complete with interactive experiments and a glossary, this book makes the study of our planet—and other planets— easier than ever.

Topics covered include

*rocks
*plate tectonics
*geologic processes and time
*the sea floor and shoreline
*currents
*waves and tides
*atmospheric conditions and layering
*clouds, winds, and storms
*exploration of the planets
*natural satellites
*asteroids and comets.


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Customer Reviews (2)

Earth Science Made Simple is Simple
Great overview of the general topics in earth science. The only thing that I wish the book included would be question sets to review the material.I would use this book more as a resource for myself than my students.

Just What I Wanted
I was looking for a basic science book to introduce Earth Science to my kids.Too many of the books I looked at were "dumbed down".I just wanted basic coverage of science without politically correct commentary.This books gives nice coverage to the topics without obvious slanting towards anyone's agenda.I like it.(Yes, biomes are threatened, but I'd like to teach my kids about them before I talk about why they are threatened.)All in all, a good basic book. ... Read more

Book Description
Tackling environmental issues such as global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, water pollution, and soil contamination requires an understanding of the underlying science and chemistry of these processes in real-world systems and situations. Chemistry for Environmental and Earth Sciences provides a student-friendly introduction to the basic chemistry used for the mitigation, remediation, and elimination of pollutants.

Written and organized in a style that is accessible to science as well as non-science majors, this textbook divides its content into four intuitive chapters: Fire, Earth, Water, and Air. The first chapter explains classical concepts in chemistry that occur in nature such as atomic and molecular structures, chemical bonding and reactions, states of matter, phase transitions, and radioactivity. Subsequent chapters focus on the chemistry relating to the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphereincluding the chemical aspects of soil, water, and air pollution, respectively.

Chemistry for Environmental and Earth Sciences uses worked examples and case studies drawn from current applications along with clear diagrams and concise explanations to illustrate the relevance of chemistry to geosciences. In-text and end-of-chapter questions with complete solutions also help students gain confidence in applying concepts from this book towards solving current, real-world problems. ... Read more

Book Description
This study guide targets teacher competencies and skills for Earth Science. You read four years of material between the covers of one study guide. Regardless if your test is multiple choice of essay format you will have ample material to reflect upon to do well on these formats.The majority of XAM study guides have 125 question multiple choice sample tests. The questions are medium to hard in difficulty but reasonable for a trained teacher candidate to answer. Since the questions do highly resemble the real test we are frequently asked if they are former tests. They are not. If any question from our book appears on the test it would be a coincidence.XAM Publishing, INC. has e-mail support at winwin1111@aol.com. XAM staff welcomes your updates and values your input. Each year a new version of the study guide is released so you may have the best in educational research. ... Read more