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These ever popular guides include study tips, test-taking strategies, score analysis charts, and other valuable features. Each book contains between 5 and 20 recently given New York State high school Regents exams. They are an ideal source of practice and test preparation. The detailed answer explanations make each exam a practical learning experience. ... Read more

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Excellent
I reccomend that the best way for studying for the regents is taking practice tests after practice tests. You soon to being to basically memorize the questions on it. I got a 98 on the regents and tauight myself the whole course.

Time to hit the books!
This book is good because it gives you many example problems that really were on the Regents and many of the problems appear again and again just with different numbers.It was very helpful and after doing all the problems and self-correcting myslef and then see why I got the answers wrong (or even right) by the explanation section, it was worth the time and money to get this book.It is a tool that will help you get through your studing in a great way.

This book is a great studying tool
Barron's Regents Exams and Answers : Earth Science is one of the most valuable tools in studying for the New York state regents exam in Earth Science.It has many of the past regents to practice from, answersexplained, and tips for when you take the regents.In the answersexplained section it will tell you why the answer is right and even whyother answers are wrong!I got a 95 on the regents with the help of thisbook.If you are taking Earth Science I would highly recommend that youget this book. ... Read more

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For introductory courses in Earth Science in departments of Geology, Geography, Atmospheric Sciences, and Education.

The twelfth edition of Earth Science offers a user-friendly overview of our physical environment with balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology for the undergraduate student with little background in science.  The emphasis is on readability, with clear example-driven explanations.  The twelfth edition takes full advantage of the subject’s visual appeal, with discussions reinforced by incredible color photos and superb illustrations by Earth science illustrator and geologist Dennis Tasa.

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as described, quick delivery
came in sooner than expected, same textbook as described. would definitely recommend seller to friends and family.

science book
the book i ordered is in good condition. no torn pages, no pen or marker marks. good price for product

It's good, but...
I like this Earth Science book.My only issue with it is the entire astrology section revolves around the Big Bang theory and puts the planets and such in that context.Makes it difficult for comprehension because not everyone, myself included, believes in the BBT.

Horrible Service & very rude!
I purchased this book for a three week class. I had issues with another seller forgetting to send my book to me. I purchased this book the day before class paid extra money for it to be shipped Expedia. I understand Amazons rules of Expedia shipping; however I had contact the seller to inform them of my situation of needing the book right away. They sent the book by USPS, witch we all know this takes forever! When I paid for Expedia mail I expect UPS or FedEx. I received the book 4 days later, when the class was already half over. I asked the seller if I could return the book, because I had to go to the school and pay full price for a new book. They were very rude and they cared about is how they spent $10 to ship the book and they did not want to lose that money. I informed them I would pay for the book to be shipped back and pay them the whole $10 they spend to ship the book to me. Only reason I am upset about this seller is not how rude they were, but I e-mailed them immediately to inform them that I needed the book ASAP and they told me not to worry they placed the book in the mail that morning and I would receive it in time.

Earth Science 12th Edition
I received the book I ordered in a timely manner. However, I did note that the bottom right corner was crinkled and peeled back a little bit. Observing other classmates books, they were in the same condition. The damage must have occurred at the book manufacturer. Aside form that, the book is in new condition.
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This study guide targets teacher competencies and skills for Earth Science.You read four years of material between the covers of one study guide. Regardless if your is multiple choice or essay format you will have ample material to reflect upon to do well on these formats.

The majority of XAM study guides have 125 question multiple choice sample tests. the questions are medium to hard in difficulty but reasonable for a trained teacher candidate to answer. Since the questions do highly resemble the real test we are frequently asked if they are formker tests. They are not. If any question from our book appears on the test it would be a coincidence.

XAM Publishing, Inc. has e-mail support at winwin1111@aol.com. XAM staff welcomes your updates and values your input. Each year a new version of the study guide is released so you may have the best in educational research. ... Read more

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A good, basic review, though not worth the cover price.
Having recently decided to pursue licensure to teach earth science, I picked up XAM's Praxis II guide for high school earth science.Based on other Praxis guides I had purchased, I assumed the cover price of almost $35 reflected a hefty, comprehensive guide to the exam.When I received the book, I was sorely disappointed.The book only 76 pages long, four of which are nothing but unrelated cartoons.The book is printed in rather large text and the figures are poorly reproduced.In fact, some figures were so poorly printed that they're practically undecipherable.All together, your average high school and college handouts are of better quality than this book.A quick look at the haphazard design of their website can give you some clue as to the haphazard design and poor production values of their book.

Despite my initial disappointment, I did not immediately return the book to Amazon.While I have a background in geology and hydrology, the book also covers astronomy and meteorology.I figured I would at least give it a read to bring me back up to date on basics I had either forgotten, or used so subconsciously that I'd benefit from having them brought to the forefront of my mind as a refresher.

The content of the book itself is fairly solid.It provides good coverage of the basics of geology, hydrology, meteorology, and astronomy.In this respect, the book has value as a refresher course for prospective earth science teachers and as a guide for lesson planning.It hits most of the highlights of earth science.The downside is that the text is so full of typos and grammatical and spelling errors that you'll likely feel compelled to double-check the information presented to make sure what you're reading is correct.The writing gets repetitive in areas, reiterating the same information presented just one or two pages before as if it were new information.The grammatical errors, such as, "An atom is the building blocks of matter" and inconsistencies, such as using "earthquake" and "earth-quake" on the same page might lead you to question the education level of the author.

All in all, the book is a mix of pros and cons.The pros are that the book does provide a comprehensive review of basic earth science.The cons are poor production values, illegible figures, and plenty of grammatical errors, spelling errors, and typos.If you can get a used copy of this book or borrow it from someone it's worth a read.It is not, however, worth the cover price of $34.95.Since it was the only text dedicated to the Praxis exam's earth science component, I can only surmise that the cover price is not based on the value of the book itself, but because of the specialized content.In other words, they stick you for that much because they can.

In short, I would not recommend buying a new copy of this book.My new copy looks about the same as a used book, so you're better off searching for the cheapest copy you can find.This book would be more appropriately priced at about $15.If you can't find a cheap copy, I would suggest looking at books in your local library for earth science reviews before even considering purchasing this book. ... Read more

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This new addition to Barron's Easy Way series introduces the concept of Earth System Science and explains how the new emphasis on the Earth System approach is revolutionizing our understanding of global-scale Earth processes and changes. Separate chapters cover the Earth?s major systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere cryosphere, geosphere, and biosphere); the Big Bangand alternate theories of the universe?s origin; galaxies, stellar evolution, and other space phenomena; our solar system; the Earth?Moon system; geology and the geolologic time scale; plate tectonics and continental drift; weathering and erosion; the world?s oceans and atmosphere; and environmental considerations. ... Read more

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Amazing book
Earth and Space Science may not be particularly interesting or difficult.If you or your child is having difficulty in this subject, this book helped me to pass the exam for my Earth and Space Science teaching certificate.It is an easy read with a lot of pictures and diagrams, and most importantly, websites.Buy it. ... Read more

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Each volume in the series focuses on one major area of science normally taught in grades K-8 and offers a store of stimulating activities that can be used with virtually any science text. All activities are complete and ready for use. Book III presents over 165 inquiry activities covering the topics of Air, Water, Weather, the Earth, Ecology, Above the Earth, and Beyond the Earth. ... Read more

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great easy book on science experiments
I used this to teach science at our homeschool co-op.It was very easy and taught great principles.I will buy it again when my grandchildren are old enough to do the experiements.

Simple and Informative
I purchased all three of the science activity books to help fill in a homeschool science program. I think I could probably use these books alone as a science program. These are great experiments with enough background for the non-science person to teach from. They use largely materials that you have lying around the house, and when they ask for something less available, there is often another experiment with more common items that teaches the same concept. Very adaptable to the multi-age classroom that most homeschoolers have. It's very easy to make the lessons harder for older students while not "losing" the Kindergarteners.

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We see it every day, yet we understand so little about Earth. From minerals to meteorites, this book covers every aspect of the science of our world. It breaks this complex discipline into four major sections: geology, oceanography, meteorology, and planetary science, and it gives an overview of the processes of each.Complete with interactive experiments and a glossary, this book makes the study of our planet—and other planets— easier than ever. ... Read more

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Very informative
This book was well written and easy to understand. It breaks everything down into it's basic concepts.

Earth Science Made Simple is Simple
Great overview of the general topics in earth science. The only thing that I wish the book included would be question sets to review the material.I would use this book more as a resource for myself than my students.

Just What I Wanted
I was looking for a basic science book to introduce Earth Science to my kids.Too many of the books I looked at were "dumbed down".I just wanted basic coverage of science without politically correct commentary.This books gives nice coverage to the topics without obvious slanting towards anyone's agenda.I like it.(Yes, biomes are threatened, but I'd like to teach my kids about them before I talk about why they are threatened.)All in all, a good basic book. ... Read more

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If trudging through your textbook to study and complete homework assignments has become a frustrating grind, then get ready for a smooth ride to higher test scores and outstanding grades with The Princeton Review's High School Earth Science Review.


The book's text tells it to you straight, thoroughly explaining the important topics you'll need to understand to prepare for quizzes and tests, complete homework assignments effectively and earn higher grades.

The guide covers:
The Exosphere
The Earth, Moon and Sun
The Atmosphere
The Hydrosphere
The Cryosphere
The Earth's Crust: Plate Tectonics
Rocks and Minerals
Weathering and Erosion
The Earth's History

Also included are two practice exams that feature the types of questions and problems that appear on in-class tests.

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great grades
This book encouraged me to study more of my earth science. I am not very successfull in earth science but when i started using this book as a help guide i started doing better in science. i just wanted to say thank you. ... Read more

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Tackling environmental issues such as global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, water pollution, and soil contamination requires an understanding of the underlying science and chemistry of these processes in real-world systems and situations. Chemistry for Environmental and Earth Sciences provides a student-friendly introduction to the basic chemistry used for the mitigation, remediation, and elimination of pollutants.

Written and organized in a style that is accessible to science as well as non-science majors, this textbook divides its content into four intuitive chapters: Fire, Earth, Water, and Air. The first chapter explains classical concepts in chemistry that occur in nature such as atomic and molecular structures, chemical bonding and reactions, states of matter, phase transitions, and radioactivity. Subsequent chapters focus on the chemistry relating to the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere—including the chemical aspects of soil, water, and air pollution, respectively.

Chemistry for Environmental and Earth Sciences uses worked examples and case studies drawn from current applications along with clear diagrams and concise explanations to illustrate the relevance of chemistry to geosciences. In-text and end-of-chapter questions with complete solutions also help students gain confidence in applying concepts from this book towards solving current, real-world problems. ... Read more

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This introduction to writing, editing, and printing will help students and scientists cope with a process that many dread - the process that starts with a decision to write something for publication. Although Geowriting has been prepared especially for authors and editors working in the earth and environmental sciences, the publication provides useful information for any writer or editor. This how-to manual will encourage you to write, edit, and package your ideas for publication. ... Read more

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Any Information is Good Information
Not as detailed as I would have liked.But over all a good writing outline for Geoscientists. ... Read more

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Your effective tutorial for mastering Earth Science

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About the contents:

The Earth's Structure
* Earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes
* Oceans and features of the ocean floor
* Earth's layers
* Plate tectonics, hot spots and pole
* Landscape formationreversal patterns
* Rocks and minerals; rock and fossil dating


Climate
* Atmosphere, storms, and forecasting
* Water and climate
* Insolation and the seasons
* Weathering and agents of erosion


Environmental Concerns
* Conservation
* Pollution


Space
* Comets, asteroids, and meteoroids
* Motions of the earth, moon, and sun
* Kepler's laws of planetary motion
* Origin of the universe


Review and Resources
* Chapter-end quizzes
* Comprehensive end-of-book quiz
* Glossary of key terms
* Appendix of topic-related resources and websites


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Praxis
I used this book to study for the Praxis II Earth and Space Science Content Knowledge test. I have never taken an earth science class in my life and I am confident that I passed the test. This book has a lot of good diagrams and charts that I memorized and used on the exam (they were very useful). It also acted as a nice guide of what topics I needed to review. Unfortunately, a large portion of this book explains things very poorly. I had to refer to different websites to understand a LOT of what was going on in this book, particularly in the area of weather.

Very Useful!
I purchased this book because I took an earth science class.It was incredibly useful.It enhanced and clarified the information taught in the class.Because I did not have a regular textbook in the class, this book proved to be an invaluable resource for me.Without it, I would not have done as well as I did.I would highly recommend this book for a basic earth science class in high school or the college level.CliffsQuickReview Earth Science

Excellent overview
This little book provides an excellent overview of the many aspects of Earth Science.After studying this book for a month, I was able to pass the Praxis II Earth Science Content Knowledge Test on the first try, even though I have never taken a course in geology, astronomy, or oceanography.It is easily understandable and succinct, with good diagrams and illustrations and useful review questions. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Visualizing Earth Science
Outstanding book in great condition no problems with Amazon.com service. Delivered on time and the right text book for my college course, Thank you Amazon keep up the great job the price was 40% less than the book store on campus.

college text
I received this in a timely manner and it was in great shape.My daughter will be using this for one of her college courses.

Visualizing is the key word
This book is not the best college science book I have ever seen, but it is not the worst either. Some of the text is confusing and you really have to read between the lines to understand exactly what the text is trying to explain. The photos in the book are really helpful. Since the book has a lot of pictures from National Geographic it makes the subject more interesting. ... Read more

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Describes the elements, classes, and properties of minerals including color, streak, luster, hardness, and cleavage. Also explains minerals found in rocks such as feldspar, quartz and calcite. ... Read more

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With a broad array of innovative print and technology resources, Glencoe Earth Science helps teachers differentiate and accommodate all learners. The range of labs, content area reading, discussion strategies, note-taking tools, and activities provides students with multiple experiences of each Science Benchmark. They give teachers flexibility and the ability to monitor student progress through ongoing assessment. ... Read more

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Holt Earth ScienceBook
We are very please with the service and the book, which was in excellent condition. ... Read more

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Earth Science (AGS) ASIN: 0785436359 ... Read more

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Activities and experiments--such as making charcoal, measuring shadows, and calculating the speed of sound--in the areas of astronomy, weather, and geology. ... Read more

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How are mountains formed?

What makes the air we breathe?

What causes the ocean waves?

Now you can learn the answers to these and other questions about the earth, sea, and air through 101 fun, safe, low-cost experiments and activities that can be performed at home or in the classroom. In Earth Science for Every Kid, you'll use a tennis ball and a marble to demonstrate a solar eclipse. You'll make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to understand sedimentary rock formation. And, with the assistance of a Slinky(r) and a helper, you'll learn about the motion of water waves.

Each of the 101 experiments is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an easy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home.

Also available in this series from Janice VanCleave:

• ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY KID
• BIOLOGY FOR EVERY KID
• CHEMISTRY FOR EVERY KID
• DINOSAURS FOR EVERY KID
• GEOGRAPHY FOR EVERY KID
• GEOMETRY FOR EVERY KID
• THE HUMAN BODY FOR EVERY KID
• MATH FOR EVERY KID
• PHYSICS FOR EVERY KID

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Oldie But a Goodie!
Although this book was published in 1993 (ancient for many science texts!), its experiments are highly relevant, interesting, and fun. I use them in my science classroom, and everyone finds them very easy to understand and complete. It's not like biology; earth science didn't completely evolve in the last 15 years.

To Make a Teacher's Day!
I purchased this book as a christmas present from my son's Earth Science teacher this year.She loved it!The teacher said, "Oh my gosh, I was able to open it to any page and easily pick out an engaging idea for my students to observe.Thank you.This is one of the best Christmas gifts I've ever received from a student."

Great for Young Children
This book is wonderful.It gives you the experiments and provides explanations for the results.I have five and six year old sons and they love the experiments from this book.I'm buying it after renewing it at the library several times.

Great Teacher or Home Experiment Resource
I am never disappointed by a Janice VanCleave Book!

This book lends itself well to experimenting with earth science using the scientific method. It outlines the purpose, materials needed, procedure, results expected, and explanation of results for each experiment.Experiments are included in the areas of space, rocks and minerals, movement of the earth's crust, erosion, atmosphere, weather, and ocean.The best thing is that theyuse common, easy to obtain materials!

I use these books in my classroom a lot! ... Read more

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Start using the technology you'll need tomorrow, today! EXPLORING WATER RESOURCES: GIS INVESTIGATIONS FOR THE EARTH SCIENCES, ARCGIS? EDITION is a collection of invesigation guides that let you tap into the power of ArcGIS? software no matter your skill level. Use it to explore, manipulate, and analyze large data sets quickly and easily. And because this GIS textbook is full of study tools, it will come in handy during test time as well. ... Read more