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The textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to many topics in the field of physical geography, but it is unbalanced in favor of geology/geomorphology. There is no unit focused on the hydrosphere. Instead, there are two units - Unit 16: Shaped by Coastal Processes, and Unit 17: Shaped by Rivers & Running Water, discussing mostly the role of water as a geomorphic agent. Thus, the textbook falls short of information about important topics like properties of water, ocean currents, lakes, etc. Also, there is no unit about the biosphere.
Each unit starts with a Goals and Objectives section and ends up with a Summary. The text is well illustrated with tables and figures. However, there are no discussions, study questions, or other activities to help students understand the concepts introduced.

The text is well organized and the flow is logical. A possible improvement would be a unit/units about hydrology, following Unite 7: Weather and Climate, and a unit/units about biosphere, preceding Unit 19: Shaped by Glaciers.

The textbook will benefit a lot if the hydrosphere and the biosphere are also covered. Additionally, creating a test bank for the instructors, some activities for the students, and including more maps in the text might be considered possible improvements.

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THIS is the text to accompany the altogether satisfactory half-a-crown atlas we noticed some time ago and in saying that the text is as good as the maps, we intend to convey high praise. Within the limits of somewhere about 200 pages, Mr. Johnston has contrived to give a very admirable account of the various natural phenomena with which physical geography has to deal; the facts are well and widely chosen. The style is clear and the arrangement a very model.

David Lowenthal is professor emeritus of geography at University College London. His books include George Perkins Marsh: Prophet of Conservation, The Heritage Crusade and the Spoils of History, and The Past Is a Foreign Country.

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This practical guide breaks down the complex and broad field of physical geography, demonstrating how diagrams can be used by teachers to effectively explain the key concepts behind many natural processes and landforms. Featuring over 200 diagrams that cover the key topics taught in Key Stage 3 and 4 Geography, the book shows teachers how they can convey age-appropriate concepts without overwhelming or oversimplifying.

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The Library of Congress (LC) classification for Physical Geography ranges from GB 1 through GB 5030. Those books are in Baker-Berry Library. They were in the Kresge Physical Sciences Library.

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