Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

Description: About this productProduct InformationFor all introductory physical geology courses. Learning Objective-driven textbook, using augmented reality to bring geology to life With its strong readability and engaging, instructive illustrations, this trusted bestseller returns with a hybrid and streamlined focus on core principles. Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology maintains a learning objective-driven approach throughout each chapter: The text provides readers with a structured learning path, tied to learning objectives with opportunities for readers to demonstrate their understanding at the end of each section. The authors' emphasis on currency and relevance includes the latest thinking in the field, particularly in the dynamic area of plate tectonics. The Twelfth Edition , Pearson Science's first augmented reality, hybrid textbook, uses the BouncePages image recognition app (FREE on both iOS and Android stores) to connect readers' digital devices to the print textbook, enhancing their reading and learning experience. Tarbuck/Lutgens's innovative SmartFigures feature has been expanded, adding new digital content via Project Condor , Mobile Field Trips by Michael Collier, Animated Figures, and additional tutorial videos from Callan Bentley. Also available with MasteringGeologyTM MasteringGeology is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Interactive, self-paced tutorials provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MasteringGeology does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MasteringGeology, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MasteringGeology, search for: 0134127641/ 9780134127644 Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology Plus MasteringGeology with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134074254 / 9780134074252 Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology 0134182642 / 9780134182643 MasteringGeology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Earth: An Introduction to Physical GeologyProduct IdentifiersPublisherPearson PublishingISBN-100134074254ISBN-139780134074252eBay Product ID (ePID)211937043Product Key FeaturesFormatTrade PaperbackPublication Year2016AuthorFrederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa, Edward J. TarbuckLanguageEnglishDimensionsWeight65.6 OzWidth9.6in.Height1.2in.Length10.8in.Additional Product FeaturesDewey Edition23Table of Content1. An Introduction to Geology 2. Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds 3. Matter and Minerals 4. Magma, Igneous Rocks, and Intrusive Activity 5. Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards 6. Weathering and Soil 7. Sedimentary Rocks 8. Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks 9. Geologic Time 10. Crustal Deformation 11. Earthquakes and Earthquake Hazards 12. Earth's Interior 13. Divergent Boundaries: Origin and Evolution of the Ocean Floor 14. Convergent Boundaries: Origin of Mountains 15. Mass Wasting: The Work of Gravity 16. Running Water 17. Groundwater 18. Glaciers and Glaciation 19. Deserts and Winds 20. Shorelines 21. Global Climate Change 22. Earth's Evolution Through Geologic Time 23. Energy and Mineral Resources 24. Touring Our Solar System Appendix A: Metric and English Units ComparedIllustratedYesDewey Decimal551Age LevelCollege AudienceCopyright Date2017Edition Number12Lc Classification NumberQe28.2.T37 2016Lccn2015-011695

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