Earth Science

Earth Science: An Introduction, 3rd Edition, is an introductory textbook designed to deliver concise yet comprehensive coverage for both majors and non-majors. Authors Marc Hendrix and Graham R. Thompson shaped the volume using findings from faculty feedback, student surveys, focus groups, and interviews.

The textbook presents fundamental Earth science concepts and physical processes. For the 2021 edition, the work incorporated updated research examples, a revised art program, and over 150 new photographs set in a clean layout.

Instructional support includes the optional MindTap digital platform. MindTap provides practice resources such as map quizzes to build spatial literacy alongside targeted quantitative exercises in basic geological calculations.