Description
McGraw Hill The Good Earth: Introduction To Earth Science by David McConnell
The Good Earth (TGE) is the product of collaboration between the content rigor provided by
Earth Science Specialists (McConnell Park Steer) and the results of research on learning as contributed by pedagogical experts (Knight Owens). The authors have chosen to emphasize three scientific themes throughout the text: i) scientific literacy; ii) Earth Science and the human experience; and iii) the science of global change. The discussion of scientific methods is woven into the text throughout. They have included numerous examples of human interaction with the Earth that can serve as entry points for students to appreciate the nature of science.
Salient Features:
Quotes - Pertinent quotes introduce the chapter topics.
Chapter Outline - A brief outline of topics provides overview for chapter content.
Key Points - Each major topic within the chapter is refaced with a list of Key Points. This provides an
immediate guide for identifying the important concepts that are likely to be in an exam.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction to Earth Science
2. Earth in Space
3. Near-Earth Objects
4. Plate Tectonics
5. Earthquakes
6. Volcanoes and Other Mountains
7. Rocks and Minerals
8. Geologic Time
9. Weathering and Soils
10. Landslides and Slope Failure
11. Streams and Floods
12. Groundwater and Wetlands
13. Oceans and Coastlines
14. The Atmosphere
15. Weather Systems
16. Earth's Climate System
17. Global Change
About Author
David McConnell, Earth Science specialist & New York-based novelist
David Steer