Visualizing Earth Science (Paperback)

Brian J. Skinner

ISBN 10: 047174705X / ISBN 13: 9780471747055

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Chichester, 2008

About this Item

Paperback. Visualizing Earth Science relies heavily on rich visuals to expand on concepts for students and solidify their understanding of them. This accessible format, coupled with the assumption that students have little knowledge of earth science, allows students to navigate through the material with greater ease - the goal being to help them understand the world around them and interpret what they see in a meaningful, accurate and exciting way. Authors Zeeya Merali and Brian Skinner focus on visual learning in their debut of their first edition, Visualizing Earth Science. This text weaves illustrated timelines throughout to exemplify how concepts fit together and develop over time. Students will quickly learn difficult concepts with this innovative, visual approach. Looking for a more cost-effective way to purchase this text? Check out wileyflex to learn more! "Visualizing Earth Science" relies heavily on the integrating of "National Geographic" and other rich visuals to expand on concepts for students and solidify their understanding of them. This accessible format, coupled with the assumption that students have little knowledge of earth science, allows students to navigate through the material with greater ease - the goal being to help them understand the world around them and interpret what they see in a meaningful, accurate and exciting way. Authors Zeeya Merali and Brian Skinner focus on visual learning in their debut of their first edition, "Visualizing Earth Science." This text weaves illustrated timelines throughout to exemplify how concepts fit together and develop over time. Students will quickly learn difficult concepts with this innovative, visual approach. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Visualizing Earth Science (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Chichester
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047174705X
• ISBN 13: 9780471747055
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Visualizing Earth Science relies heavily on rich visuals to expand on concepts for students and solidify their understanding of them. This accessible format, coupled with the assumption that students have little knowledge of earth science, allows students to navigate through the material with greater ease – the goal being to help them understand the world around them and interpret what they see in a meaningful, accurate and exciting way.

Authors Zeeya Merali and Brian Skinner focus on visual learning in their debut of their first edition, Visualizing Earth Science. This text weaves illustrated timelines throughout to exemplify how concepts fit together and develop over time. Students will quickly learn difficult concepts with this innovative, visual approach.

Looking for a more cost-effective way to purchase this text? Check out www.wiley.com/college.wileyflex to learn more!

About the Author

Dr. Brian J. Skinner is a Eugene Higgins Prof Geology at Yale University.  His research intrests include the origin and distribution of mineral deposits.