This affordable bundle includes the print edition of In Quest of the Universe, Seventh Edition with Navigate Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, engaging videos and animations, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools.
Designed for the non-science major, In Quest of the Universe, Seventh Edition provides a comprehensive, accessible introduction to astronomy, while taking students on an exciting trek through our solar system and beyond. Updated throughout with the latest findings in this fast-paced field, the author unfolds historical and contemporary theories in astronomy to provide a clear account of how the science works. His student-friendly writing style and clear explanations acquaint students with our own solar system before moving on to the stars and distant galaxies. New Comparative Planetology boxes and data table throughout the text examine the similarities and differences in the geology, evolution, and atmospheres of all the planets in our solar system. This rich pedagogy further engages students and motivates them to think critically and develop basic reasoning skills in their studies.
- ISBN10 1284063097
- ISBN13 9781284063097
- Publish Date 18 November 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 27 January 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
- Edition 7th Revised edition
- Language English