Physical Geography : A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides)
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
Learn physical geography at your own pace
What is atmospheric pressure? How does latitude indicate the type of climate a specific place will have? Where are volcanic eruptions or strong earthquakes most likely to occur? With Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more about the basics of how our planet operates.
Veteran geography teacher Michael Craghan takes you on a guided tour of Earth's surface, explaining our planet's systems and cycles and their complex interactions step by step. From seasonal changes to coastal processes, from effluvial basins to deep sea fissures, Craghan puts the emphasis on comprehension of the topics. He also includes more than 100 specially commissioned illustrations and 50 photographs to help clarify difficult concepts. The clearly structured format of Physical Geography makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood, comprehensive overview for everyone from the student to the amateur geographer to the hobbyist.
Like all Self-Teaching Guides, Physical Geography allows you to build gradually on what you have learned-at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who wants to improve his or her understanding of physical geography.
Download Description
An indispensable guide to the fundamentals of physical geography
This latest addition to the Wiley Self-Teaching Guide series offers an easy, enjoyable way to become acquainted with the basics of physical geography. From seasonal changes to coastal processes, from effluvial basins to deep sea fissures, veteran geography teacher Michael Craghan takes readers on a guided tour of the Earth's surface, explaining the planet's systems and cycles and their complex interactions. Like all books in the series, Physical Geography features numerous quick quizzes and self-tests that help reinforce key ideas, as well as more than 100 specially commissioned illustrations to help clarify difficult concepts.
Michael Craghan, PhD (Manasquan, NJ), holds a doctorate in geography and has been teaching in the geography department at Rutgers University since 1995.
--This text refers to the
Digital
edition.
Physical Geography : A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides)
Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides),Michael Craghan,Wiley,0471445665,Earth Sciences - Geography,Physical Geography,Science,Science/Mathematics,Science / Geography
Books Review:
Recommended Books