Earth Science [Hardcover]

Edward J. Tarbuck (Author), Frederick K. Lutgens (Author), Dennis Tasa (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0136020070 | ISBN-13: 978-0136020073 | Publication Date: March 7, 2008 | Edition: 12th

For introductory courses in Earth Science in departments of Geology, Geography, Atmospheric Sciences, and Education.

 

The twelfth edition of Earth Science offers a user-friendly overview of our physical environment with balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology for the undergraduate student with little background in science.  The emphasis is on readability, with clear example-driven explanations.  The twelfth edition takes full advantage of the subject’s visual appeal, with discussions reinforced by incredible color photos and superb illustrations by Earth science illustrator and geologist Dennis Tasa.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 768 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 12th edition (March 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136020070
• ISBN-13: 978-0136020073
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Geology
  • #10 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Geography

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Buy an older edition!, September 3, 2009

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jason mcgraw (elgin, il United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earth Science (Hardcover)

I am a community college instructor. I've used this text for years and it is great intro text. However, each new edition does not change considerably from edition to edition. The pictures improve and maybe two chapters will transpose, but, seriously, not much changes. My advice to my students and to you is to buy the 11th edition used for <$10 and cope with the cosmetic changes.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introductory Text to Earth Science, April 14, 2009

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This review is from: Earth Science (Hardcover)

I purchased this book on the advice of a colleague at my high school. I am fairly new to earth science and have recently acquired several earth science related books. The Tarbuck and Lutgens book is clear and concise with high quality graphics. As part of the text you also get an interactive CD which goes over every chapter, and it includes quiz questions and answers. The CD is useful for going over selective material ( have used in a 9th grade Earth Science class). The book pretty much covers the standard material you would expect in an earth science text such as plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks, erosion, atmosphere, climate, weather, oceans, fresh water, introductory astronomy, etc.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Earth Science Made Interesting, July 28, 2008

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Black Ac. (Winston Salem, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Earth Science (Hardcover)

This is an excellent earth science textbook. Not only does it offer easy-to-follow explanations, it answers common questions, offers succinct chapter summaries and identifies key terms and review questions. It is also linked with an online study guide and comes with a GEODe CD. The CD provides narrated animations of key concepts, interactive features and review quizzes to help prepare for exams. The use of this set of materials makes learning earth science easy, fun and time-efficient.