Table of Contents

Introduction Background and History Geological Time Forces, Processes, and Systems Earth's Structure Earth's Resources Earth's Inner Spheres Biosphere: Envelope of Life Hydrosphere: Sphere of Water Atmosphere: Sphere of Air Climate and Weather Appendix: Hands-on Earth Science Projects Glossary Selected Bibliography Index

Promotional Information

The basic concepts found in introductory earth science courses in high school and college are presented and explained.

About the Author

ROBERT E. KREBS is the retired Associate Dean for Research at the University of Illinois Health Sciences Centre, Chicago.

Reviews

?[R]obert Krebs includes a thorough presentation of common topics in earth science...the reading is interesting and sources for the factual base are extensively provided.?-SB&F

?The index for this book is adequate, and the glossary appears useful...This book is considered as an addition to school, public or academic collections.?-E-Streams

"ÝR¨obert Krebs includes a thorough presentation of common topics in earth science...the reading is interesting and sources for the factual base are extensively provided."-SB&F

"The index for this book is adequate, and the glossary appears useful...This book is considered as an addition to school, public or academic collections."-E-Streams

"[R]obert Krebs includes a thorough presentation of common topics in earth science...the reading is interesting and sources for the factual base are extensively provided."-SB&F