Reconstructing Earth's Climate History Inquiry-based Exercises for Lab and Class

"In developing Reconstructing Earth s Climate History , StJohn et al. say that they were driven by the philosophy that"addressing how we know is as important as addressing what we knowabout past climate". They have, without question, lived up to thebilling. The book is composed of exercises based on authentic data,with well-constructed, full-color graphs, photos, tables, anddiagrams. In fact, the graphic elements are the central features ofthis book, and the text, which is mostly organized by series ofquestions, tasks, and boxes, is supplementary - an entirelyrefreshing and inviting format that is designed to enhanceinquiry-based learning by working directly with real paleoclimatedata and their underlying geological concepts...St John et al. haveprovided a tremendous educational gift to the paleoclimatecommunity. If you are in the field and want a textbook that will besure to stimulate student interest in this important topic, look nofurther." ( Eos , April 2013)

"This publication has added value for and warmly recommend tosupport not only courses in palaeoclimatology, but also courses ina wider array of interdisciplinary environmental sciences." ( Int. J. Environment and Pollution , 1 May 2013)