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Dictionary of Geological Terms(3rd Edition)
Third Edition (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones)
by Robert L. Bates, Julia A. Jackson, American Geological Institute, Robert Latimer Bates
Paperback, 576 Pages, Published 1984 by Anchor
ISBN-13: 978-0-385-18101-3, ISBN: 0-385-18101-9

"From "Aa" to "Zweikanter," this popular dictionary has now been revised and updated. This edition includes over 1,000 new terms plus: -accurate definitions without technical jargon -many word origins -hyphenation and pronunciation guide -commonly used abbreviations -a geologic time and life chart The definitions in this book are drawn largely from the autoritative 36,000-term "Glossary Of Geology," to which nearly 150 specialists from ..."

Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology(6th Edition)
by Richard M. Busch, Dennis G. Tasa, Nagt Agi, American Geological Institute
Spiral, 288 Pages, Published 2002 by Prentice Hall
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-046333-3, ISBN: 0-13-046333-7

" With contributions from more than 120 highly regarded geologists and geoscience educators, and an exceptional illustration program by Dennis Tasa, this user-friendly, best-selling laboratory manual focuses on the basic principles of geology and their applications to everyday life in terms of natural resources, natural hazards, and human risks. This edition of the AGI/NAGT Lab Manual in Physical Geology addresses many current technolog ..."

Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology(5th Edition)
by Richard M. Busch, American Geological Institute
Spiral, 285 Pages, Published 1999 by Pearson College Div
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-011630-7, ISBN: 0-13-011630-0

"For majors and non-majors in undergraduate lab courses for Introductory Geology and Physical Geology.The best-selling lab manual for undergraduate lab courses in Physical Geology or Introductory Geology, for majors and non-majors. With contributions from more than 120 highly regarded geologists and geoscience educators, and an exceptional illustration program by Dennis Tasa, this user-friendly laboratory manual focuses students on the b ..."

Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology(10th Edition)
by Richard M. Busch, Dennis G. Tasa
Spiral, 424 Pages, Published 2014 by Pearson
Abridged
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-94451-1, ISBN: 0-321-94451-8

Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology(9th Edition)
by Richard M. Busch, American Geological Instituteq, Dennis Tasa, Agi- American Agi, Nagt -. Nati
Spiral, 384 Pages, Published 2011 by Prentice Hall
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-68957-3, ISBN: 0-321-68957-7

Environmental Science(1st Edition)
Understanding Our Changing Earth (Earth Science)
by American Geological Institute
Hardcover, 464 Pages, Published 2010 by Delmar Cengage Learning
ISBN-13: 978-1-4283-1170-1, ISBN: 1-4283-1170-X

"ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: UNDERSTANDING OUR CHANGING EARTH, offers a unique approach to teaching both Earth Science and Environmental Science, by incorporating an Earth Systems approach. Created by the American Geological Institute with funding support from the National Science Foundation, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: UNDERSTANDING OUR CHANGING EARTH shows the interconnected nature of the Earth systems and builds a foundation for life-long learn ..."

Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology Plus Image Appendix(11th Edition)
by Dennis G. Tasa, Vincent S. Cronin, American Geosciences Institute
Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2017 by Pearson
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-498696-8, ISBN: 0-13-498696-2

Lab Manual CD-ROM for Environmental Science(1st Edition)
Understanding Our Changing Earth
by American Geological Institute
Cd, Published 2010 by Delmar Cengage Learning
ISBN-13: 978-1-4283-1175-6, ISBN: 1-4283-1175-0

"Consists of pdf's of both the lab manual and lab manual instructor's guide. Designed so that teachers can print off as many copies of the lab manual as needed for their class."

Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology(7th Edition)
by Richard M. Busch, Dennis G. Tasa, American Geological Institute, Nagt Agi/, Mark R. Rosenzweig, S. Marc Breedlove, Neil V. Watson
Spiral, 320 Pages, Published 2005 by Prentice Hall
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-149745-0, ISBN: 0-13-149745-6

"Revised throughout for enhanced clarity and accuracy -- and with a greater emphasis on the process of science -- this user-friendly, best-selling laboratory manual examines the basic principles of geology and their applications to everyday life. Students are encouraged to view these principles in terms of natural resources, natural hazards, and human risks. This trusted resource features contributions from highly regarded geologists and ..."

Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology
(12th Edition)
by Vincent S. Cronin, American Geological Institute
Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 2020 by Pearson
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-583697-2, ISBN: 0-13-583697-2

"The 12th Edition brings a modern pedagogical and digital approach to the lab manual and the changing landscape of physical geology."

Earth(11th Edition)
An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)
by Vincent S. Cronin, Dennis G. Tasa, American Geological Institute, Geological In Agiamerican, American Geological Agi
Paperback, 448 Pages, Published 2017 by Pearson
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-444660-8, ISBN: 0-13-444660-7

"For Introductory Geology courses. Applied lab investigations to improve readers’ understanding of Earth’s geology This user-friendly, best-selling lab manual examines the basic processes of geology and their applications to everyday life. Featuring contributions from over 200 highly regarded geologists and geoscience educators, along with an exceptional illustration program by Dennis Tasa, Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology off ..."

Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology Plus Mastering Geology with eText -- Access Card Package(10th Edition)
by Dennis G. Tasa, Richard M. Busch, Vincent Cronin, American Geological Institute, Agi- American Agi
Spiral, 384 Pages, Published 2014 by Pearson
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-94452-8, ISBN: 0-321-94452-6

" ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. ..."

Living with Earth An Introduction to Environmental Geology.jpg(1st Edition)
by University Travis Hudson, Agi Agi/ Nagt, American Geological Institute, Goldstein Asmar, Tanya Mcferran
Paperback, 576 Pages, Published 2010 by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-142447-0, ISBN: 0-13-142447-5

"For many students with no science background, environmental geology may be one of the only science courses they ever take. Living With Earth: An Introduction to Environmental Geology is ideal for those students, fostering a better understanding of how they interact with Earth and how their actions can affect Earth's environmental health. The informal, reader-friendly presentation is organized around a few unifying perspectives: how the ..."

Lab Manual for Environmental Science(1st Edition)
Understanding Our Changing Earth
by American Geological Institute
Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2010 by Cengage Learning
ISBN-13: 978-1-4283-1173-2, ISBN: 1-4283-1173-4

"Made up of labs specifically designed to reinforce concepts discussed in that chapter."

Books a la Carte for Living with Earth(1st Edition)
An Introduction to Environmental Geology
by University Travis Hudson, Agi/ Nagt /. Hudson, American Geological Institute, Agi American Geological
Loose Leaf, 608 Pages, Published 2010 by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-69636-6, ISBN: 0-321-69636-0

"Books à la Carte are unbound, three-hole-punch versions of the textbook. This lower cost option is easy to transport and comes with same access code or media that would be packaged with the bound book. If you have minimal or no science background, environmental geology may be one of the only science courses you ever take. Living With Earth: An Introduction to Environmental Geology is ideal for students just like you. It fosters a bett ..."

Physical Geology Lab Manual Edition(2nd Edition)
by Pearson Custom Publishing, American Geological Institute
Spiral, Published 2006 by Pearson Custom Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-536-12323-7, ISBN: 0-536-12323-3

Soil, Society and the Environment
by Thomas E. Loynachan, Kirk W. Brown, Terence H. Cooper, John M. Kimble, Murray H. Milford, David B. Smith, American Geological Institute, Geological Survey, United States
Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2005 by American Geological Institute
ISBN-13: 978-0-922152-74-2, ISBN: 0-922152-74-8

"Soil is a fragile, finite resource. How societies manage their soils can directly impact their environments and may even be a determining factor in a society’s long-term success or failure. President Franklin D. Roosevelt eloquently stated the significance of soils to the global community when he said, “A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself”. Soils, Society and the Environment, produced in cooperation with the Soil Science So ..."

Glossary of Geology,(5th Edition)
by Julia A. Jackson, American Geological Institute, Robert L. Bates, James P. Mehl
Hardcover, 800 Pages, Published 2005 by American Geological Institute
ISBN-13: 978-0-922152-76-6, ISBN: 0-922152-76-4

"The fifth edition of the Glossary of Geology contains nearly 40,000 entries including 3,600 new terms and nearly 13,000 entries with revised definitions from the previous edition. Additions and changes reflecting both advances in scientific thought and changes in usage make this 800+ page hardbound reference tool indispensable to professional earth scientists and students. In addition to definitions, many entries include aids to syllabi ..."

Earthinquiry Module 7(1st Edition)
Drinking Water Contamination
by American Geological Institute, Travis Hudson, Mary Jo Alfano
Printed Access Code, 20 Pages, Published 2004 by W. H. Freeman
ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-9775-3, ISBN: 0-7167-9775-5

"A tremendous amount of geological data is now public domain and accessible via the Web. Now from the American Geological Institute, working in conjunction with experienced geology professors, comes EarthInquiry--the first interactive project to provide a direct way of exploring and working with the newly accessible data as a means of developing a deeper understanding of fundamental geoscience concepts. How It WorksThe EarthInquiry inves ..."

EarthInquiry(1st Edition)
Monitoring and Mitigating Volcanic Hazards
by American Geological Institute, Tanya Furman, Soc Inst Amer
Printed Access Code, 15 Pages, Published 2004 by W. H. Freeman
ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-9776-0, ISBN: 0-7167-9776-3

"The scientific community monitors global volcanic unrest in an effort to mitigate the hazards associated with volcanism. In this investigation, students will identify regions currently affected by different types of volcanism. Data from predictive tools,such as seismometers at Mount St. Helens and tiltmeters in Hawaii, will also be evaluated. Finally, the wide-ranging effects of volcanic gasses, ash, lahars, and lava on communities, eco ..."

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