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| Author | : Eric Chaisson |
| Publisher | : Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 725 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9780321691439 |
With Astronomy Today, Seventh Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy and awaken you to the universe around you. The text emphasizes critical thinking and visualization, and it focuses on the process of scientific discovery, making “how we know what we know” an integral part of the text. The revised edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest astronomical discoveries and theories, and it has been streamlined to keep you focused on the essentials and to develop an understanding of the “big picture.” Alternate Versions Astronomy Today, Volume 1: The Solar System, Seventh Edition—Focuses primarily on planetary coverage for a 1-term course. Includes Chapters 1-16, 28. Astronomy Today, Volume 2: Stars and Galaxies, Seventh Edition—Focuses primarily on stars and stellar evolution for a 1-term course. Includes Chapters 1-5 and 16-28.
| Author | : Eric J. Chaisson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 825 |
| Release | : 2014-08-25 |
| Genre | : Astronomy |
| ISBN | : 9781292057736 |
With Astronomy Today, Eighth Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy, delivering current and thorough science with insightful pedagogy. The text emphasizes critical thinking and visualization, and it focuses on the process of scientific discovery, teaching students how we know what we know. Alternate Versions *Astronomy Today, Volume 1: The Solar System, Eighth Edition-Focuses primarily on planetary coverage for a 1-term course. Includes Chapters 1-16, 28. *Astronomy Today, Volume 2: Stars and Galaxies, Eighth Edition-Focuses primarily on stars and stellar evolution for a 1-term course. Includes Chapters 1-5 and 16-28.
| Author | : Jeffrey O. Bennett |
| Publisher | : Addison Wesley Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Cosmology |
| ISBN | : 9780321687678 |
Life in the Universe takes non-science majors on a journey through the solar system and beyond, using a rigorous yet accessible introduction to astronomy, biology, and geology to explain natural phenomena and to explore profound scientific questions about astrobiology. The Third Edition has been thoroughly revised to include updated scientific discoveries, new Cosmic Context two-page spreads, and an updated Companion Website. Designed for astrobiology courses but also suitable for introductory astronomy courses, Life in the Universe captures your imagination by exploring fundamental pan-scientific questions: What is life? How did life begin on Earth? What are the most extreme forms of life currently known? Is it reasonable to imagine life beyond Earth? The text motivates you to develop basic reasoning skills and an understanding of the process of science through skillful writing and a wealth of pedagogical features, such as Learning Goals that keep you focused on key concepts. Sidebars provide optional mathematical material for courses that fulfill quantitative requirements.
| Author | : Jeffrey O. Bennett |
| Publisher | : Addison-Wesley |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| Genre | : Astronomy |
| ISBN | : 9780133889567 |
NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MasteringAstronomy does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MasteringAstronomy search for 0133858642 / 9780133858648 The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals Plus MasteringAstronomy with eText, Access Card Package: Package consists of: 0133889564 / 9780133889567 Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals, The 0133905306 / 9780133905304 MasteringAstronomy with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals 0321712951 / 9780321712950 Starry Night College Student Access Code Card 0321765184 / 9780321765185 SkyGazer 5.0 Student Access Code Card (Integrated component) MasteringAstronomy should only be purchased when required by an instructor. For one-semester college courses in Introductory Astronomy. Teaching the Process of Science through Astronomy Inspired by an activities-based classroom approach, The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals is the briefest introduction to astronomy in the Bennett series. By focusing on the process of science and fundamental concepts of astronomy, The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals allows time for the use of other instructional tools in the course. Each concisely written chapter is formatted into two main sections followed by a Process of Science section, making learning targeted and expectations clear for students. The Second Edition of The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals presents recent dramatic advances in astronomy and how they change our understanding of the cosmos. This new editionfocuses on essential subjects of astronomy chosen for their importance to the field, interest, and engagement level, using goal-oriented lessons and practical tools tobring astronomy to life. The textbook is now supported in MasteringAstronomy to create an unrivalled learning suite for students and instructors.
| Author | : Eric Chaisson |
| Publisher | : Pearson |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2017-01-30 |
| Genre | : Astronomy |
| ISBN | : 9780134566214 |
| Author | : Eric Chaisson |
| Publisher | : Addison-Wesley |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| Genre | : Astronomy |
| ISBN | : 9780321799760 |
Key Benefit: A modular and highly visual approach to introductory astronomy Astronomy: The Universe at a Glance takes readers on a spectacular journey across the vast cosmos. The Universe at a Glance introduces the structure and nature of the universe while emphasizing both the latest scientific findings and the process of scientific discovery. This new book by trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan reimagines their classic texts in a modularly organized, visual approach to learning. Here, the essential ideas, concepts, and discoveries of contemporary astronomy are presented in 15 chapters, each chapter composed of richly illustrated, two-page spreads designed to visually engage and instruct readers. Complete with spectacular graphics and concise, compelling chapters, The Universe at a Glance packs an immense amount of awe-inspiring insights into a brief modular volume. Uniting engaging prose, fascinating details, and easy-to-follow Learning Outcomes, this accessible account of astronomy is flexible and fun. The text is integrated with MasteringAstronomy to create an unrivalled learning suite for curious readers. Key Topics:The Night Sky; Light and Telescopes; The Solar System; Earth And Its Moon; The Eight Planets; Small Bodies In The Solar System; Formation of Planetary Systems; The Sun; Measuring The Stars; Star Formation and Evolution; Stellar Explosions; Black Holes; The Milky Way Galaxy; Galaxies; Cosmology and The Universe. Market: This book is a useful reference for anyone curious about the science and beauty of our universe.
| Author | : Paul G. Hewitt |
| Publisher | : Addison Wesley Longman |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Physical sciences |
| ISBN | : 9780321753342 |
Conceptual Physical Science, Fifth Edition, takes learning physical science to a new level by combining Hewitt's leading conceptual approach with a friendly writing style, strong integration of the sciences, more quantitative coverage, and a wealth of media resources to help professors in class, and students out of class. It provides a conceptual overview of basic, essential topics in physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy with optional quantitative coverage.
| Author | : Jeffrey O. Bennett |
| Publisher | : Pearson Higher Ed |
| Total Pages | : 797 |
| Release | : 2013-08-28 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1292036478 |
Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive coverage, The Cosmic Perspective, 7th Edition provides a thoroughly engaging and up-to-date introduction to astronomy for non-science majors. The text provides a wealth of features that enhance student skill-building, including new group work exercises that engage students in active learning, helping them retain concepts longer and build communication skills for the future. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.
| Author | : Frederick K. Lutgens |
| Publisher | : Prentice Hall |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2012-05-03 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9780321807700 |
This brief, paperback version of the best-selling Earth Science by Lutgens and Tarbuck is designed for introductory courses in Earth science. The text's highly visual, non-technical survey emphasizes broad, up-to-date coverage of basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. A flexible design lends itself to the diversity of Earth science courses in both content and approach. As in previous editions, the main focus is to foster student understanding of basic Earth science principles. Used by over 1.5 million science students, the Mastering platform is the most effective and widely used online tutorial, homework, and assessment system for the sciences. This is the product access code card for MasteringX and does not include the actual bound book. Package contains: MasteringGeology standalone access card
| Author | : Eugenia Etkina |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 1056 |
| Release | : 2018-01-12 |
| Genre | : Physics |
| ISBN | : 9780134601823 |
"College textbook for intro to physics courses"--
