Discovering Physical Geography [Paperback]

Alan F. Arbogast (Author), Ryan Flahive (Editor), Suzanne Thibodeau (Editor), David Chelton (Editor), Lynn Pearlman (Editor), Laura Kelleher (Editor), Sandra Rigby (Illustrator), Jennifer MacMillan (Photographer)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 047143860X | ISBN-13: 978-0471438601 | Publication Date: January 9, 2007 | Edition: 1

Alan Arbogast's new text brings the physical world into your classroom, and lets you share your passion with your students like no other book/media package you've seen before!
Discovering Physical Geography presents all the basic geographic concepts and skills students need in order to view the world through the eyes of a physical geographer. Its carefully integrated media package sets this text apart. Vivid images, animations, videos, simulations, assessments and virtual field trips all support the narrative material and enable students to interact with key processes and actively participate in visualizations.
With the Discovering Physical Geography Media Package you get all the resources you need in one place, all organized around the chapters of the textbook. You can choose any combination of resources, or add your own to create highly personal class presentations that truly reflect your passion for physical geography.

Editorial Reviews

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"...a very nice addition to the family of physical-geography texts available for adoption." (Journal of Sedimentary Research, January 2008)

Product Details

• Paperback: 656 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; 1 edition (January 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047143860X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471438601
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 0.9 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Read, Very Informative, January 12, 2012

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Patrick Sullivan, Jr. "Patrick Sullivan" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Discovering Physical Geography (Paperback)

This book was required for my Physical Geography college course. It is a very easy to read book, with some great examples of physical geography. The book begins with the basics (coordinates, mapping, definition of PG) and then goes into a plethora of topics, such as the atmosphere, tectonic plates, the biosphere, tides, and glacial movements, among others. The book included beautiful images, and was quite easy to read. A bit big, but that did not bother me. I definitely recommend it, overall.

4.0 out of 5 stars Phys Geography - Arbogast, July 16, 2010

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This review is from: Discovering Physical Geography (Paperback)

Discovering Physical Geography is a solid, relatively easy to read, foundation laying book that paves the way for further studies in geography, specifically physical geography. The book is appropriate not only for those wishing to purse a degree in physical geography, but also to those wanting to simply expand their knowledge of processes on Earth and their interaction. Though titled "Physical Geography," one can alternately view the text as an earth science text book. The only downfall to the book is its price - though it covers the material in depth, it is my opinion that it is slightly overpriced. For a paperback textbook over a hundred dollars, it should offer some sort media attachment; however, it provides only links to its companion website, which can be accessed by anyone (it's not a special website). So unless you require the book for a class, are truly interested in physical geography, or have a bit of money to spare, I would recommend borrowing the book at a library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great condition!, September 29, 2009

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Brooke E. Ziehr - See all my reviews
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I was a little wary when it said 3-18 days for delivery, but the book came in about 5. It was in great condition, and a fraction of the price it would have been at my bookstore.