He introduces you to the planets and moons beyond our world, finding the biggest and most bizarre and powerful natural phenomena. Employing his trademark authoritative yet down-to-earth approach, Brian explores how these previously unseen phenomena have dramatically expanded our horizons with new discoveries about the planets, their moons, and how they came to be the way they are.
Includes diagrams and full-color photographs. It is, therefore, sometimes a shock when we learn that it can take close to a year to travel to planets that are only two or three spots away from Earth in their order from the Sun. Updated with the newest developments and latest discoveries in the exciting study of astronomy, authors Michael Seeds and Dana Backman discuss the interplay between evidence and hypothesis, while providing not only fact but also a conceptual framework for understanding the logic of science.
Updated throughout with the latest findings in this fast-paced field, the author unfolds historical and contemporary theories in astronomy to provide a clear account of how the science works. His student-friendly writing style and clear explanations acquaint students with our own solar system before moving on to the stars and distant galaxies.
New Comparative Planetology boxes and data table throughout the text examine the similarities and differences in the geology, evolution, and atmospheres of all the planets in our solar system.
This rich pedagogy further engages students and motivates them to think critically and develop basic reasoning skills in their studies. New and Key Features of the Seventh Edition:-Updated throughout with the latest discoveries in the field, with new and expanded content found in each chapter. Fascinating and engaging, the book illustrates how science works, and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypotheses.
Students will learn to focus on the scientific method through the strong central theme of "how we know what we know. The book vividly conveys the author's love of astronomy, shows students how the universe can be described by a small set of physical laws, and illustrates how they can comprehend their place in the universe by understanding these laws, rather than simply memorizing facts.
Known for their up-to-date coverage, the various Universe books place the basics of astronomy and the process of science within the grasp of introductory students.
The 5th edition has been updated with new material and new discoveries. This textbook is available with LaunchPad. LaunchPad combines an interactive ebook with high-quality multimedia content and ready-made assessment options, including LearningCurve adaptive quizzing.
See 'Instructor Resources' and 'Student Resources' for further information. Product details Format Paperback pages Dimensions x x Combining very current technical depth with a strong pedagogy and advanced Web support, this new edition provides a comprehensive guide to wireless technology-exploring key topics such as technology and architecture, network types, design approaches, and the latest applications.
The new, 13th edition is the latest and most exciting revision of a respected introductory biology text written by authors who know how to reach students through engaging writing, interesting issues and applications, and accessible level. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: - SmartBook R - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content.
Users who purchase Connect Plus receive access to the full online ebook version of the textbook. Using a revolutionary revision process, Bob Feldman's Essentials of Understanding Psychology is a fully integrated learning system that gives students an even greater opportunity to achieve success, and brings the Students First goal to a new level. Some of the topics include purchasing business processes, price cost analysis, professional services, and transportation, global, and healthcare purchasing.
Click on www. A Mexican popular standard, "Sabor a mi," is included for the first time. In each story the characters are portrayed in authentic, everyday situations and cultural settings that will pique student interest and offer a glimpse of daily life in different French-speaking countries, encouraging students to read for pleasure in French and thereby further develop their language skills. Cuaderno de practica: this supplement presents vocabulary and grammar from the Student Edition but is organized a bit differently audio and written sections.
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Roger A. He was an undergraduate at the University of California campuses in San Diego and Los Angeles, and did his doctoral research in theoretical nuclear physics at Stanford University. Freedman has taught in both the Department of Physics and the College of Creative Studies, a branch of the university intended for highly gifted and motivated undergraduates.
Robert M. Geller teaches and conducts research in astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he also obtained his Ph.
His doctoral research was in observational cosmology under Professor Robert Antonucci. Using data from the Hubble Space Telescope, he is currently involved in a search for bursts of light that are predicted to occur when a supermassive black hole consumes a star. His other project, in biomedicine, explores the use of magnetotactic bacteria to enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy in treating cancer.
His hobbies include rock climbing, and he built an unusual telescope with lenses made of water. William J. Kaufman III was author of the first four editions of Universe. Kaufmann earned his bachelor's degree magna cum laude in physics from Adelphi University in , a master's degree in physics from Rutgers in , and a Ph. At 27 he became the youngest director of any major planetarium in the United States when he took the helm of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.
Throughout his professional life as a scientist and educator, Dr. Kaufmann worked to bridge the gap between the scientific community and the general public to help the public share in the advances of astronomy. Kaufmann died in Eleventh Edition You need to sign in as a verified instructor to access the Test Bank.
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