Covers geological and biological evolution of the earth through time. Uses major themes of plate tectonics, evolution, and time to show earth and life history as one interrelated sequence of events. Special interest boxes highlight interesting or controversial aspects of historical geology. Second edition features a completely revised full-color art program; new chapters on Minerals and Rocks and Evolution of Primates and Humans; and multiple-choice review questions.

Historical Geology: Evolution of the Earth and Life Through Time

Science & Math

Wicander, Reed

Monroe, James S.

Earth Sciences

Brooks/Cole

THE CHANGING EARTH is the first text specifically written for the combined physical and historical geology course. The content is based on the best-selling texts PHYSICAL GEOLOGY: EXPLORING THE EARTH and HISTORICAL GEOLOGY: EVOLUTION OF EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME both written by James Monroe and Reed Wicander. Many of the same features pervade in this edition including a strong emphasis on student relevance and comprehension.  The authors lively writing style and abundant use of analogies draw students' into the material, while a completely integrated pedagogical structure enhances comprehension of important concepts.  Throughout, the text emphasizes the connections between the content and students' own lives, allowing them to learn more easily and develop a greater appreciation for physical geology.

The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution

Reference

West Group

Covers geological and biological evolution of the earth through time. Uses major themes of plate tectonics, evolution, and time to show earth and life history as one interrelated sequence of events. Special interest boxes highlight interesting or controversial aspects of historical geology. Second edition features a completely revised full-color art program; new chapters on Minerals and Rocks and Evolution of Primates and Humans; and multiple-choice review questions.

Provides an introduction to physical geology with themes of plate tectonics and geology as a human endeavor. Integrates discussion of economic and environmental geology throughout.

Physical Geology: Exploring the Earth

Astronomy & Space Science

This geology text discusses the human aspects of geology (in addition to plate tectonics and the earth's structure) through references to geology-related art and literature and chapter-opening prologues. Economic and environmental aspects of geology are discussed throughout the text to highlight the relevant, interesting applications of geology. Three chapters on historical geology are included.

Essentials of Geology

GeoLink 1.0: The Wadsworth Geology and Oceanography Presentation Tool

Pinet, Paul

Nature & Ecology

Brooks/Cole Pub. Co.

This text focuses on the human aspects of geology with essay commentaries on careers in geology. It integrates economic and environmental geology issues throughout. It contains the same features as Monroe/Wicander Physical Geology: Exploring the Earth, Third Edition, including Prologue, Points to Ponder, Internet Activities, and built-in study guide.

The Changing Earth (International Version) (with In-TERRA-Active 2.0 CD-ROM): Exploring Geology and Evolutions

You save money when purchasing bundled products. This bundle contains Geology: Earth in Perspective, 3rd Edition and access to MindTap for 1 term via printed access card. With a single sign in for MindTap, you can connect with your instructor, organize coursework and have access to a range of study tools, including eBook and apps all in one place! MindTap helps you learn on your terms. Read or listen to textbooks and study with the aid of instructor notifications, flashcards and practice quizzes.

Bundle: Geology: Earth in Perspective, 3rd + MindTap, 1 term Printed Access Card

Cengage Learning PTR

Wicander/Monroe's Geology: Earth in Perspective, 3rd edition, brings geology to life while accommodating your busy lifestyle--and at a value-based price. It provides a complete overview of introductory geology in a succinct, engaging format. Online videos, animations, interactive mapping, and other learning tools further your understanding of physical geology and its relevance to everyday life. The revised text incorporates the latest examples, case studies, and data, including natural disasters, renewable energy, new insight on paleoseismology, sustainability, and updated dating techniques that more accurately identify historic climate change periods. GEO-FOCUS boxes spotlight issues straight from the headlines, and economic and environmental geology topics are integrated throughout.

Geology: Earth in Perspective (MindTap Course List)

Monroe, James

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Historical Geology: Evolution of the Earth and Life Through Time

The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution

Historical Geology: Evolution of the Earth and Life Through Time

Physical Geology: Exploring the Earth

Essentials of Geology

Physical Geology: Exploring the Earth

GeoLink 1.0: The Wadsworth Geology and Oceanography Presentation Tool

The Changing Earth (International Version) (with In-TERRA-Active 2.0 CD-ROM): Exploring Geology and Evolutions

Bundle: Geology: Earth in Perspective, 3rd + MindTap, 1 term Printed Access Card

Geology: Earth in Perspective (MindTap Course List)