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Earth Science and the Environment (with EarthScienceNow and InfoTrac)

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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.

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 reference for people who are expected to know and teach more and more content every year. Read this book for your own fun, or, use it as a reader friendly resource with excellent pictures and friendly assignments.

This textbook is very colorful, the graphics, pictures, and charts are easy to follow, and the text explains the subject well.

I bought this book at its price (high price) because it claimed to bring the access card. The code for the access card was DATA0123456789 which obviously is wrong and did not work. This to me was a rip off. I am very disappointed with this purchase. Book is actually in good condition but the fact that the access card does not work makes this a rip off.

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They sent me the instructor's edition which on back said that it was not suppose to be resold. Luckily my teacher allowed me to use this book but I am not sure I can ever sell it again. Did come in the mail on time though.

Excellent seller, book was received in great condition and very, very, prompt shipping! Very happy.

the book was in excellent condition and it was a very fast shipping. i really reccomend this person to another person.

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