High School Earth Science Review (Review Smart) [Paperback]

Michael Bentley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0375750800 | ISBN-13: 978-0375750809 | Publication Date: March 10, 1998 | Edition: 1st

If trudging through your textbook to study and complete homework assignments has become a frustrating grind, then get ready for a smooth ride to higher test scores and outstanding grades with The Princeton Review's High School Earth Science Review.


The book's text tells it to you straight, thoroughly explaining the important topics you'll need to understand to prepare for quizzes and tests, complete homework assignments effectively and earn higher grades.

The guide covers:
The Exosphere
The Earth, Moon and Sun
The Atmosphere
The Hydrosphere
The Cryosphere
The Earth's Crust: Plate Tectonics
Rocks and Minerals
Weathering and Erosion
The Earth's History

Also included are two practice exams that feature the types of questions and problems that appear on in-class tests.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

If trudging through your textbook to study and complete homework assignments has become a frustrating grind, then get ready for a smooth ride to higher test scores and outstanding grades with The Princeton Review's High School Earth Science Review.

The book's text tells it to you straight, thoroughly explaining the important topics you'll need to understand to prepare for quizzes and tests, complete homework assignments effectively and earn higher grades.

The guide covers:
The Exosphere
The Earth, Moon and Sun
The Atmosphere
The Hydrosphere
The Cryosphere
The Earth's Crust: Plate Tectonics
Rocks and Minerals
Weathering and Erosion
The Earth's History

Also included are two practice exams that feature the types of questions and problems that appear on in-class tests.

About the Author

Michael L. Bentley taught high school earth science in Virginia and Pennsylvania.  He has also been the director of a special state magnet high school for science and technology. Dr. Bentley received his masters from the University of Pennsylvania and his doctorate in science education from the University of Virginia. He is now an associate professor at Virginia Tech, where he writes, conducts research in science teaching and learning and helps prepare new science teachers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review; 1st edition (March 10, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375750800
• ISBN-13: 978-0375750809
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,191,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great grades, October 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: High School Earth Science Review (Review Smart) (Paperback)

This book encouraged me to study more of my earth science. I am not very successfull in earth science but when i started using this book as a help guide i started doing better in science. i just wanted to say thank you.

5.0 out of 5 stars great book..., September 15, 2011

A Kid's Review

This review is from: High School Earth Science Review (Review Smart) (Paperback)

...to use for cramming during the final push. explanations are helpful and it covers a lot of material in very little time and space.