Customer Reviews

Earth Science

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I bought the old edition for only $10 while everyone else in my class bought the new edition for $130. There isn't really a difference in the editions. The review questions are all the same. All they did was add a couple new "HD" pictures. The other different thing is the new edition moves chapter 8 to chapter 7. So all they did was flip flop two chapters. Then comes the cd that comes with it. The cd in this edition only works on your computer as it is a cd rom, the one with comes with the new edition is a dvd, so it works with everything. So overall, you can see the differences are very small. If ever you need this book do yourself a favor and save at least $100 buying this edition instead of the new edition.

I purchased the 11th edition for a class the required the 12th edition. The newer edition was so much more expensive. I began to sweat on the first day of class when the professor stated "No substitutions, no exception." Then he assigned the questions at the end of the chapter as homework... More sweating. However, the book is nearly identical to 12th edition. Even the review questions at the end of the chapter are the same. Items to note that are different:
11th edition has a cd that will only play in your computer, where as 12th edition has an interactive dvd.
Chapter 7 and chapter 8 are flip-flopped.
11th edition has more pictures than the 12th edition, so sometimes I was a page or two behind in page numbers.

Highly recommend buying the 11th edition instead of the 12th in this instance... I hate when textbooks come out with new editions costing students more money, but make no real improvements!

This book was a wonderful resource for my Earth Science class. It has many colorful pictures, and great explanations.

Book arrived as promised; used in decent condition. Upon using this week in class, it was noted that random pages are missing. Now I'm unable to return and I must purchase a new book. Not happy at all. This is my first bad experience and hopefully last!

I understand this was a used book that was sold very cheat but some things shouldn't be sold. When I received this book it was in horrible condition. It had serious water damage and the pages were molded. I had to literally toss this book and purchase another one. My suggestion is if you're going to purchase used books try and purchase them from the same people that way you receive quality goods. I would not recommend nor buy from them again. It took me a minute to write this post because I was that upset.

I like this book. It explains basic science pretty well. It is my textbook for my class and I'm considering keeping it. I bought it used and got a copy in good condition. It was a great purchase.

Standard introductory text, above average illustrations, lucid explanations and drawings. An excellent text to study up on if you are taking geology courses, or just interested in this subject. Would that all such material on this subject were as well written. Occasionally drags a bit. 'Nuff said.

Almost the same exact text as the 12th edition, but $120 cheaper. Trust me, it's well worth it.

The condition of the book is good, not pristine, but everything intact and durable.
The content of the book is good for entry level earth science education. Easy to understand and fairly concise.

I had to buy this for a class and for a textbook, it was pretty interesting and not dry. Lots of photos and charts.