Earth Science, 16th edition

Published by Pearson (October 2, 2025) © 2026

  • Edward J. Tarbuck (Emeritus) Illinois Central College
  • Frederick K Lutgens
  • Dennis G. Tasa Tasa Graphic Arts, Inc.
  • Jennifer Nelson

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Title overview

Earth Science will engage you in Earth concepts and principles all around us, regardless of your background in science. Its meaningful, nontechnical presentation is ideal to help you meet general requirements while actively learning about geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. The acclaimed author team is known for their uncomplicated writing, dynamic media that help you visualize physical processes, stunning Illustration program, and activity-based learning aids that help you understand and retain material.

The 16th Edition is significantly revised, updating many discussions, case studies, examples and illustrations. New features include Spotlight on Science to explore recent scientific advances; Earth Science Journey, an interactive exploration of concepts; Earth Science on Site, 360-degree photos that provide panoramic and spherical views of subject matter; and many more enhancements.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction to Earth Science   

I: EARTH MATERIALS

  1. Matter and Minerals 
  2. Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth   

II: FORCES WITHIN 

  1. Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds 
  2. Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior 
  3. Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity 
  4. Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building   

III: SCULPTING EARTH’S SURFACE

  1. Weathering, Soil, and Mass Movement 
  2. Running Water and Groundwater 
  3. Glaciers, Deserts, and Wind   

IV: DECIPHERING EARTH’S HISTORY 

  1. Geologic Time 
  2. Earth’s Evolution Through Geologic Time

V: THE GLOBAL OCEAN

  1. The Ocean Floor
  2. Ocean Water and Ocean Life
  3. The Dynamic Ocean

VI: EARTH’S DYNAMIC ATMOSPHERE

  1. The Atmosphere: Composition, Structure, and Temperature
  2. Moisture, Clouds, and Precipitation
  3. Air Pressure and Wind
  4. Weather Patterns and Severe Storms
  5. World Climates and Global Climate Change

VII: EARTH’S PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE

  1. Origins of Modern Astronomy
  2. Touring Our Solar System
  3. Light, Telescopes, and the Sun
  4. Beyond Our Solar System

APPENDICES

  • A. Metric and English Units Compared
  • B. Relative Humidity and Dew-Point Tables 

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