Exploring Geology 4th Edition by Stephen Reynolds【ebook】

Exploring Geology 4th Edition by Stephen Reynolds

By: Stephen Reynolds
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Print ISBN: 9780078022920, 0078022924
eText ISBN: 9781259292910, 1259292916
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2016

Exploring Geology by Reynolds/Johnson/ Morin/Carter is an innovative textbook intended for an introductory college geology course such as Physical Geology. This ground-breaking visually spectacular book was designed from cognitive and educational research on how students think learn and study. Nearly all information in the book is built around 2600 photographs and stunning illustrations rather than being in long blocks of text that are not articulated with figures. These annotated illustrations help students visualize geologic processes and concepts and are suited to the way most instructors already teach. To alleviate cognitive load and help students focus on one important geologic process or concept at a time the book consists entirely of two-page spreads organized into 19 chapters. Each two-page spread is a self-contained block of information about a specific topic emphasizing geologic concepts processes features and approaches. These spreads help students learn and organize geologic knowledge in a new and exciting way. Inquiry is embedded throughout the book modeling how geologists investigate problems. The title of each two-page spread and topic heading is a question intended to get readers to think about the topic and become interested and motivated to explore the two-page spread for answers. Each chapter is a learning cycle which begins with a visually engaging two-page spread about a compelling geologic issue. Each chapter ends with an Investigation that challenges students with a problem associated with a virtual place. The world-class media spectacular presentations and assessments are all tightly articulated with the textbook. This book is designed to encourage students to observe interpret think critically and engage in authentic inquiry and is highly acclaimed by reviewers instructors and students.
Additional ISBNs

9780078022920, 9781259292903, 1259292908