Inspired by student surveys, focus groups, interviews and faculty feedback, Hendrix’s "Earth Science: An Introduction," 4th Edition, delivers concise, comprehensive coverage in an engaging and accessible format for majors and non-majors. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of Earth’s solid rock, atmospheric, oceanic and biological systems through geologic time, the text constructs a foundational understanding of Earth Science, contextualizes recent events and integrates results from recent, cutting-edge research. Supporting graphics include diagrams, photographs and a clean, modern design. The supplements package provides student and instructor resources -- including MindTap, the digital solution that gives instructors freedom to customize their courses, enabling students to learn on their own terms with interactive tools like animations, videos, map quizzes and exercises.