The AMS Education Program publishes textbooks, investigations manuals, and associated materials on three Earth Science subjects

On each topic, we offer a textbook, a manual, and a bundle of the two.  The manuals lead students through the analysis and interpretation of real-world data (perfect for labs) including two investigations per textbook chapter, a total of around 30 lab-related investigations.

Each investigation is self-contained or may be completed through the RealTime Data Portals provided by AMS.

All of our textbooks and curricula are designed for introductory undergraduate courses. They are available as ePubs, eBooks or Print-On-Demand.

More details, including sample content, are available here.

Why Use AMS Publications?

In 2023, 130 colleges and universities used our materials in their courses.

AMS Curricula have a unique feature: each eInvestigations Manual includes a weekly newsletter that links a current topic in the news to what students are learning in the course that week. It includes a description, illustrations, and a quiz (with answers for faculty). This helps students connect what they are learning with their daily lives. (Click here for a sample.)

The American Meteorological Society is a leading non-profit, scientific organization supporting atmospheric, oceanic, and climate science. Our textbooks and curriculum include the latest scientific discoveries and research.

Your purchase supports the AMS Education program. In addition to these courses, it has offered (mostly free) training to over 23,000 teachers since 1990.

How to Access

• Textbooks and Manuals can be purchased directly from the AMS Education bookstore at this link. 
• Our materials are also available via Inclusive Access (Day One Access or First Day Access). Contact your representative at Redshelf or VitalSource for more information.
• Examination copies are available to faculty upon request, see the details page for each course.

Contact us with any questions or requests at [email protected].