The Cosmic Perspective
- ISBN-10
- 0321565037
- ISBN-13
- 9780321565037
- Series
- The Cosmic Perspective
- Category
- Astronomy
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-12-05
- Publisher
- Addison-Wesley
- Authors
- Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan Donahue, Nicholas Schneider
Description
Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive presentation, The Cosmic Perspective: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Media Update, Fifth Edition includes Voyager: SkyGazer planetarium software, an updated Astronomy Media Workbook on CD-ROM at no extra charge, and an enhanced MasteringAstronomy(tm) online tutorial and assessment system. This edition's expanded visual pedagogy features new Cosmic Context two-page illustrations that walk you through key processes and summarize the major concepts in each Part. Zoom-in figures also provide a sense of orientation, scale, and relation between images. In addition to its enhanced visuals, the text also features See It For Yourself boxes with practical hands-on activities for in-class use or self-study, and a new set of Process of Science end-of-chapter questions that challenge you to think through how we know what we know about astronomy. Renowned for its up-to-date, expert coverage and strong pedagogical support for student learning, the Media Update Fifth Edition retains and builds on all the features and supplements from previous editions that have helped to make it the most widely adopted astronomy textbook. Offered with The Cosmic Perspective: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Media Update, Fifth Edition is an unparalleled media package. The Cosmic Perspective: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Media Update, Fifth Edition includes Chapters 1-6, S1-S4, Chapters 14-24. For the full version of the textbook that includes all chapters, refer to ISBN-10: 0321551389. This product contains: Voyager: SkyGazer v4.0 College Edition CD-ROM (component) for The Cosmic Perspective Media Update ISBN-10: 0321556267 Astronomy Media Workbook ISBN-10: 0321556275 Cosmic Perspective, The: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Media Update (textbook) ISBN-10: 0321558227 Mastering Astronomy(tm) with Pearson eText Student Access Kit for Bennett, Donahue, Schneider & Voit (ME component) ISBN-10: 0321582225
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