{"product_id":"pre-order-approx-4-6-business-days-geology-4th-edition-by-reed-wicander-9798214448282-zz-02601","title":"*PRE-ORDER, APPROX 4-6 BUSINESS DAYS* Geology 4th Edition by Reed Wicander 9798214448282 [ZZ]","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarth in Perspective. Paperback, Cengage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped through the \"student tested, faculty approved\" process, \"Geology: Earth in Perspective,\" 4th Edition, by Wicander, Monroe, and Sethi, brings geology to life for both majors and non-majors. Comprehensive yet concise, the text covers all core topics of introductory geology -- including Earth and life history -- with a clear, engaging presentation. The 4th edition features a revamped art program with high-resolution images, updated examples and data and expanded coverage of current issues such as natural resources, energy, environmental concerns and climate change. Learning tools include critical thinking questions, clear learning objectives, chapter reviews and real-world applications to help students connect course content to everyday life. Available with adoption are immersive Virtual Field Trips that take students beyond the classroom to explore iconic U.S. geologic sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productCollapsibleSection_header is-open\" data-type=\"toggle\" data-group=\"Section Heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's New\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productCollapsibleSection_body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"whats-new\" class=\"container-fluid prod-details__new\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productWhatsNew\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ceng-productWhatsNew_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPDATED ART AND PHOTO PROGRAM: A completely revamped photo program feature almost all new high-resolution photos that were chosen to highlight the visual nature of geology, as well as revised art and diagrams, all selected to help students engage with content and grasp complex physical processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: All of the chapter's include the latest data and findings relating to the chapter's topic. Expanded coverage of new findings also helps highlight the currency and relevancy of geology as an integral part of our lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWHAT WOULD YOU DO?: Instead of just answering multiple-choice and short answer questions, this feature allows students the opportunity to explore possible scenarios and apply critical thinking skills to actual and everyday situations that they are likely to encounter during their lifetime. Unlike most test questions a student encounters, these open-ended questions encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills and can have many nuanced answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS: This collection offers the student the opportunity to visit some of the most iconic and spectacular geological locations in the U.S. Students will be able to visit Yosemite to study igneous rocks, Capitol Reef to examine sedimentary rocks, Hawaii to compare volcanoes and Death Valley to understand deserts, as well as other national and state parks. Virtual Field Trips feature videos, high-quality animations and images and ultra-high resolution Gigapan photography that allows students to zoom to a location up close -- often closer than if they were physically there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productCollapsibleSection_header is-open\" data-type=\"toggle\" data-group=\"Section Heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productCollapsibleSection_header is-open\" data-type=\"toggle\" data-group=\"Section Heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productCollapsibleSection_body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productFeatures\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ceng-productFeatures_featureList ceng-productFeatures_featureList--columns\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREVISED LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The revised Learning Objectives focus on the important concepts discussed in the chapter. They are designed to develop critical thinking skills and to ensure that the student has an understanding of the topics covered and is not just memorizing facts. Revamped and expanded throughout the book and tagged to chapter subsections, Learning Objectives help students focus on key concepts and maximize their study time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUNIQUE CHAPTERS: Unlike most physical geology textbooks, this title devotes an entire chapter to \"Earth History,\" covering the history of Earth from its formation 4.6 billion years ago to the present. A full chapter on \"Life History\" details the history of life on Earth from its first appearance to the present day. 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