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Pearson Etext Essential Cosmic Perspective Access Code
Jeffrey Bennett
Megan O. Donahue
Msgr Nicholas Schneider
Mark Voit
出版
Pearson Education
, 2018-07-24
ISBN
0134873823
9780134873824
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=_LAwswEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋
A practical introduction to Astronomy with an emphasis on critical thinking about our place in the universe.
Pearson eText
for
Essential Cosmic Perspective
provides readers without science backgrounds with a streamlined, cutting-edge introduction to astronomy. Built on a strong tradition of effective pedagogy and coverage, the text focuses on skill-building and includes group work exercises that require active participation. Dedicated to bringing an understanding of the universe, its scientific basis and its relevance to our lives, each chapter is written to specific learning goals that build an ideal learning path for readers. Aiming to foster a lifelong learning experience, the authors focus on key concepts, providing big picture context, promoting conceptual understanding, and preferring plain language to jargon. The
8th Edition
incorporates the latest scientific updates in the field of astronomy and includes new features that reinforce critical thinking and excite readers' curiosity. New features such as
Extraordinary Claims
engage readers by presenting extraordinary claims about the universe and how they were either supported or debunked as scientists collected more evidence, reinforcing the process of science and how scientists think critically to evaluate them.
My Cosmic Perspective
establishes a personal connection between readers and the cosmos as they learn to think critically about the meaning of what they learn in their astronomy studies and beyond. Designed and written for a one semester course, this text shares many of the strengths of its more comprehensive best-selling sibling,
The Cosmic Perspective
.
For one-semester courses in astronomy.
Pearson eText
is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience. It lets students highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place, even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily schedule readings and share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class -- motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. And, reading analytics offer insight into how students use the eText, helping educators tailor their instruction.
NOTE:
This ISBN is for the Pearson eText access card.
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