The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)

The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)

<strong><strong>NOTE: Access Code is NOT INCLUDED with t</strong><strong><strong>his book </strong></strong><br />NOTE</strong>: You are purchasing a <strong>standalone</strong> 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 <em> <strong>The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals </strong> </em> <strong>Plus MasteringAstronomy with eText,  Access Card Package:</strong> <blockquote> <p style="margin:0px;"><strong>Package consists of:    </strong></p> <ul> <li>0133889564 / 9780133889567 Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals, The </li> <li>0133905306 / 9780133905304 MasteringAstronomy with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals </li> <li>0321712951 / 9780321712950 Starry Night College Student Access Code Card </li> <li>0321765184 / 9780321765185 SkyGazer 5.0 Student Access Code Card (Integrated component)</li> </ul> </blockquote> <p style="margin:0px;"><strong>MasteringAstronomy should only be purchased when required by an instructor.</strong></p> <p style="margin:0px;"><br /></p> <p style="margin:0px;"></p> <p style="margin:0px;"><em>For one-semester college courses in Introductory Astronomy. </em></p> <p style="margin:0px;"><strong> <em> </em> </strong></p> <p style="margin:0px;"><strong>Teaching the Process of Science through Astronomy</strong></p> <p style="margin:0px;">Inspired by an activities-based classroom approach, <strong> <em>The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals </em> </strong>is the briefest introduction to astronomy in the Bennett series. By focusing on the process of science and fundamental concepts of astronomy, <strong> <em>The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals </em> </strong>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.</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;">The <strong>Second Edition</strong> of <strong> <em>The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals</em> </strong> 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 <strong>importance</strong> 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.</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <br /> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p>