UPC: 9780134450278 | Pre-Owned Astronomy Today (Hardcover) by Eric Chaisson Steve McMillan

UPC lookup results for: 9780134450278 | Pre-Owned Astronomy Today (Hardcover) by Eric Chaisson Steve McMillan

9780134450278. Pre-owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Edition: 9. Language: English. Intended for college/higher education audience. This print textbook is available for students to rent for their classes. The Pearson print rental program provides students with affordable access to learning materials so they come to class ready to succeed. For courses in Introductory Astronomy. Connects introductory astronomy to a broad understanding of the universe In this Ninth Edition of Astronomy Today authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy combining up-to-date science with insightful pedagogy. The text emphasizes visualization focusing on the process of scientific discovery in order to teach readers how we know what we know. Updated features in the 9th Edition Big Pictures and Big Questions help readers connect the content of each chapter with a broader understanding of the universe while piquing interest in current research. New features within Mastering TM Astronomy bring these features together and allow readers to interact with astronomy outside of the classroom. The 9th Edition has also been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect recent discoveries in the field of astronomy. Also available with Mastering Astronomy Mastering TM Astronomy is the leading online homework tutorial and assessment system designed to improve results by engaging students with powerful interactive content. Instructors ensure students arrive ready to learn by assigning new Interactive pre-lecture videos that give students exposure to key concepts before class and open classroom time for active learning or deeper discussions of topics. With Learning CatalyticsTM instructors can expand on key concepts and encourage student engagement during lecture through questions answered individually or in pairs and groups. Students further master concepts through book-specific Mastering Astronomy assignments which provide hints and answer-specific feedback that build problem-solving skills. Mastering Astronomy now features Virtual Astronomy Labs providing assignable online laboratory activities that use Stellarium and Interactive Figures. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering TM Astronomy does not come packaged with this content. Students if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering Astronomy ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and Mastering Astronomy search for: 0321897617 / 9780321897619 Astronomy Today Plus Mastering Astronomy with eText — Access Card Package Package consists of: 0321901673 / 9780321901675 Astronomy Today 0321909860 / 9780321909862 Mastering Astronomy with Pearson eText — ValuePack Access Card — for Astronomy Today Astronomy Today 9th Edition is also available via Pearson eText a simple-to-use mobile personalized reading experience that lets instructors connect with and motivate students – right in their eTextbook. Learn more.