Astronomy
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Astronomy Reinforced Reinforced Binding Binding
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Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy (8E), ©2017 Arny A Comprehensive Solution for an Introductory Astronomy Course! The eighth edition of Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy shares with students a sense of wonder about the universe and the dynamic, ever-changing science of astronomy. The text is approachable and uses analogies and examples from the world around us to help students understand more complex content. New to this eighth edition is an updated, visually exciting art package that enhances student learning with clear, accurate representations that reflect the most current data in the field. This edition also offers: • Connect® with auto-gradable and interactive assessment material tied to learning outcomes • A SmartBook® adaptive eBook that creates a personalized reading experience for each student (available in Connect) • An Online Lab Manual that includes 2 activities per chapter with student worksheets and a Teacher Guide (available in Connect) • A downloadable eBook available through ConnectED
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The first – and only – adaptive reading experience designed to transform the way students read and help them retain more knowledge.
Robust, web-based assignment and assessment platform that supports teachers and students throughout the course.
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Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy TABLE OF CONTENTS PREVIEW
T he Cosmic Landscape
CHAPTER 8 Survey of the Solar System
CHAPTER 1
The Cycles of the Sky
CHAPTER 9 The Terrestrial Planets
CHAPTER 2 The Rise of Astronomy
CHAPTER 10 The Outer Planets
CHAPTER 3 Gravity and Motion
CHAPTER 11 Small Bodies Orbiting the Sun
CHAPTER 4 Light and Atoms
CHAPTER 12 The Sun, Our Star
CHAPTER 5 Telescopes
CHAPTER 13 Measuring the Properties of
CHAPTER 6 The Earth CHAPTER 7 The Moon
CHAPTER 15 Stellar Remnants: White
Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, and Black Holes CHAPTER 16 The Milky Way Galaxy CHAPTER 17 Galaxies CHAPTER 18 Cosmology
Stars CHAPTER 14 Stellar Evolution
PERSONALIZED LEARNING FOR EXPLORATIONS: AN INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY SmartBook® is the first and only adaptive eBook designed to change the way students read and learn. Built on the proven LearnSmart® engine, SmartBook® identifies what a student does or does not know and adapts in real time to help students learn faster and study more efficiently. Teachers can leverage LearnSmart’s robust reporting tools, including metacognitive reports and most challenging learning objective reports, to identify areas in which students are struggling and provide targeted remediation to enhance learning.
ISBN LIST 6-year Standard Student Bundle (Student Edition with Connect®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-07-672581-6 6-year Student Bundle (Student Edition with eBook). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-07-672583-0 6-year Connect® subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-07-669356-6 6-year eBook subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-07-669360-3
CALL US TO LEARN MORE! 1-800-334-7344 AP15 M 06716 12/15
Astronomy Reinforced Reinforced Binding Binding
Reinforced Reinforced Binding Binding
Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy (8E), ©2017 Arny A Comprehensive Solution for an Introductory Astronomy Course! The eighth edition of Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy shares with students a sense of wonder about the universe and the dynamic, ever-changing science of astronomy. The text is approachable and uses analogies and examples from the world around us to help students understand more complex content. New to this eighth edition is an updated, visually exciting art package that enhances student learning with clear, accurate representations that reflect the most current data in the field. This edition also offers: • Connect® with auto-gradable and interactive assessment material tied to learning outcomes • A SmartBook® adaptive eBook that creates a personalized reading experience for each student (available in Connect) • An Online Lab Manual that includes 2 activities per chapter with student worksheets and a Teacher Guide (available in Connect) • A downloadable eBook available through ConnectED
ADAPTIVE LEARNING
COURSE SUPPORT
The first – and only – adaptive reading experience designed to transform the way students read and help them retain more knowledge.
Robust, web-based assignment and assessment platform that supports teachers and students throughout the course.
NEW
Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy TABLE OF CONTENTS PREVIEW
T he Cosmic Landscape
CHAPTER 8 Survey of the Solar System
CHAPTER 1
The Cycles of the Sky
CHAPTER 9 The Terrestrial Planets
CHAPTER 2 The Rise of Astronomy
CHAPTER 10 The Outer Planets
CHAPTER 3 Gravity and Motion
CHAPTER 11 Small Bodies Orbiting the Sun
CHAPTER 4 Light and Atoms
CHAPTER 12 The Sun, Our Star
CHAPTER 5 Telescopes
CHAPTER 13 Measuring the Properties of
CHAPTER 6 The Earth CHAPTER 7 The Moon
CHAPTER 15 Stellar Remnants: White
Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, and Black Holes CHAPTER 16 The Milky Way Galaxy CHAPTER 17 Galaxies CHAPTER 18 Cosmology
Stars CHAPTER 14 Stellar Evolution
PERSONALIZED LEARNING FOR EXPLORATIONS: AN INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY SmartBook® is the first and only adaptive eBook designed to change the way students read and learn. Built on the proven LearnSmart® engine, SmartBook® identifies what a student does or does not know and adapts in real time to help students learn faster and study more efficiently. Teachers can leverage LearnSmart’s robust reporting tools, including metacognitive reports and most challenging learning objective reports, to identify areas in which students are struggling and provide targeted remediation to enhance learning.
ISBN LIST 6-year Standard Student Bundle (Student Edition with Connect®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-07-672581-6 6-year Student Bundle (Student Edition with eBook). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-07-672583-0 6-year Connect® subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-07-669356-6 6-year eBook subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-07-669360-3
CALL US TO LEARN MORE! 1-800-334-7344 AP15 M 06716 12/15
