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Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive presentation, The Cosmic Perspective: The Solar System Media Update, Fifth Edition includes Voyager: SkyGazer planetarium software, an updated Astronomy Media Workbook on CD-ROM at no extra charge, and an enhanced MasteringAstronomy(TM) online tutorial and assessment system. This edition's expanded visual pedagogy features new Cosmic Context two-page illustrations that walk you through key processes and summarize the major concepts in each Part. Zoom-in figures also provide a sense of orientation, scale, and relation between images. In addition to its enhanced visuals, the text also features See It For Yourself boxes with practical hands-on activities for in-class use or self-study, and a new set of Process of Science end-of-chapter questions that challenge you to think through how we know what we know about astronomy. Renowned for its up-to-date, expert coverage and strong pedagogical support for learning, the Media Update Fifth Edition retains and builds on all the features and supplements from previous editions that have helped to make it the most widely adopted astronomy textbook. Offered with The Cosmic Perspective: The Solar System Media Update, Fifth Edition is an unparalleled media package. The Cosmic Perspective: The Solar System Media Update, Fifth Edition includes Chapters 1-14, S1, and Chapter 24. For the full version of the textbook that includes all chapters, refer to ISBN-10: 0321551389. This product contains:
- Voyager: SkyGazer v4.0 College Edition CD-ROM (component) for The Cosmic Perspective Media Update ISBN-10: 0321556267
- Astronomy Media Workbook ISBN-10: 0321556275
- The Cosmic Perspective: The Solar System Media Update (textbook) ISBN-10: 0321558219
- Mastering Astronomy(TM) with Pearson eText Student Access Kit for Bennett, Donahue, Schneider & Voit (ME component) ISBN-10: 0321582225
Synopsis
Key Benefit: Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive presentation, The Cosmic Perspective, The Solar System, Media Update, Fifth Edition includes Voyager: SkyGazer planetarium software, an updated Astronomy Media Workbook, on CD-ROM at no extra charge, and an enhanced MasteringAstronomy(TM) online tutorial and assessment system. This edition's expanded visual pedagogy features new Cosmic Context two-page illustrations that walk readers through key processes and summarize the major concepts in each Part. Key Topics: Our Place in the Universe, Discovering the Universe for Yourself, The Science of Astronomy, Making Sense of the Universe: Understanding Motion, Energy, and Gravity, Light and Matter: Reading Messages from the Cosmos, Telescopes: Portals of Discovery, Formation of the Solar System, Planetary Geology: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds, Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds, Jovian Planet Systems, Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets: Their Nature, Orbits, and Impacts, Other Planetary Systems: The New Science of Distant Worlds, Our Star Market Description: Intended for readers interested in learning the basics of astronomy. This product contains:
- Voyager: SkyGazer v4.0 College Edition CD-ROM (component) for The Cosmic Perspective Media Update ISBN-10: 0321556267
- Astronomy Media Workbook ISBN-10: 0321556275
- The Cosmic Perspective: The Solar System Media Update (textbook) ISBN-10: 0321558219
- Mastering Astronomy(TM) with Pearson eText Student Access Kit for Bennett, Donahue, Schneider & Voit (ME component) ISBN-10: 0321582225