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Aimed at students and hobbyists, this entry in the Wiley self-teaching guide series introduces learners to all the basics, from plate tectonics to rock types, from fossil fuels to Earth's varied systems and cycles. By using quick quizzes and self-tests to reinforce key concepts, the text takes readers carefully through millions of years of Earth history.
The guide is illustrated with more than specially commissioned illustrations and 50 photographs and is a clear, interactive resource for anyone interested in learning more about our planet. Additional Details Series Volume Number.
Whether you are new to geology or want to refresh and update your knowledge, the proven self-teaching guide approach will allow you to work at your own pace . Geology: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides) - Kindle edition by Barbara W Murck. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC.
Table Of Content Acknowledgments. A Note to the Reader. A Revolution in Geology. What the Earth Is Made Of.
The Rock Record and Geologic Time. Earthquakes and the Inside of the Earth. Volcanoes and Igneous Rocks. Kindle Cloud Reader Read instantly in your browser.
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Not for the advanced student, but for someone with only basic geology knowledge, it fits the bill perfectly. You won't come away being able to identify minerals, but you will get a basic understanding of how they are formed and transformed. My son is using this alongside his geology class in homeschool high school and really has learned a lot with it in conjunction with his Connect the Thoughts geology curriculum. The price is great for a homeschool text book too!
Please try again later. Melissa rated it it was amazing Aug 07, Using quick quizzes and self-tests to reinforce key concepts, Geology carefully walks you through billions of years of Earth history. Properties of Some Important Minerals. Wiley; 1 edition March 11, Publication Date: Earthquakes and the Inside of the Earth.
A reader-friendly geology reference book for hard copy or electronic personal libraries. Mine is the e-version residing on my Kindle which is very useful when taking field trips or just as a quick reference when traveling. Added to Your Shopping Cart. Description Take a learning journey through billions of years of Earth history This indispensable guide to the fundamentals of geology is the ideal way to introduce yourself to all the basics, from rocks, minerals, and fossil fuels to earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics.
Using quick quizzes and self-tests to reinforce key concepts, Geology carefully walks you through billions of years of Earth history. Illustrated with more than one hundred specially commissioned illustrations and fifty photographs that help clarify difficult concepts, this easy-to-follow book is an interactive resource for anyone interested in learning more about our planet.
Whether you are new to geology or want to refresh and update your knowledge, the proven self-teaching guide approach will allow you to work at your own pace, check your progress, and learn more about this fascinating field of study. She is the coauthor of several leading textbooks, including Environmental Geology and Geology Today: Permissions Request permission to reuse content from this site. Table of contents Acknowledgments. A Note to the Reader.