Visualizing Physical Geography (Visualizing Series) - Softcover

Strahler, Alan H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470095725 ISBN 13: 9780470095720

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2011

Synopsis

This debut edition of Visualizing Physical Geography encompasses the science of physical geography from local to global scales, using a uniquely visual approach to take students on a journey from the top layers of the Earth's atmosphere to the rocks underlying the ocean basins to the forests of the farthest continents. As students explore the critical topics of physical geography, their study of the climate, surface features, and habitats around the world uses basic concepts of ecology, geology, chemistry, environmental science, biology, and physics and many other disciplines. Visualizing Physical Geography reinforces these interacting components and, with its premier art program, vividly illustrates the interconnectedness of physical processes that weave together to create our planet's dynamic surface and atmosphere. Visualizing Geography relies heavily on other visuals with text to elucidate concepts for students and solidify their understanding of them. The goal is to help students understand the world around them and interpret what they see in a meaningful, accurate and exciting way. The content, design and layout of the text takes advantage of the full capacity in which students process information - visual as well as verbal. Visualizing Geography also helps students examine their own personal studying and learning styles with several new pedagogical aids -- encouraging students to apply what they are learning to their everyday lives. Visualizing Geography continues to offer ongoing study tips and psychological techniques for mastering the material. Most importantly students are provided with numerous opportunities to immediately access their understanding.

About this title

Synopsis

Go beyond the words on a page and discover how the Earth works by visualizing critical concepts. This book takes an innovative approach by telling the story though images taken from the National Geographic Society. By weaving photos, drawings and maps into the text, readers will be able to easily learn the complex processes of the Earth s surface. It arms them with a fuller more accessible picture of the science.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470095725
• ISBN 13: 9780470095720
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 624