As climate change and the future of our earth become a part of everyday conversations around the globe, today’s college students are looking for educational resources that help them understand the physical world they inhabit. Exploring Geology 2nd edition (McGraw-Hill Higher Education) introduces the world of investigative geology using a visuals-rich format and new digital teaching and learning tools to engage students in science inside and outside of the classroom. Featuring three times the number of illustrations found in typical geology content, this illustrative format is based on extensive cognitive science research by the book’s authors.