Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe

For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses.   With the Eighth Edition of Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan bring a renewed freshness and analysis to recent changes in our understanding of the cosmos. As with the other two books in their Astronomy suite (one for two-semester courses and the other, a brief visual book), the authors continue to emphasize three major themes: the process of science, the size and scale of the universe, and the evolution of the cosmos. This new edition ignites reader interest with new discoveries from the latest space missions and a new focus on reader-oriented engagement.   Also available as a Pearson eText or packaged with Mastering Astronomy   Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience that can be adopted on its own as the main course material. 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 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.   Mastering combines trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform to personalize the learning experience and improve results for each student.Built for, and directly tied to the text, Mastering Astronomy enables an extension of learning, allowing students a platform to practice, learn, and apply outside of the classroom.   Note: You are purchasing a standalone book; Pearson eText and Mastering Astronomy do not come packaged with this content. Students, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.   If your instructor has assigned Pearson eText as your main course material, search for:• 0135234433 / 9780135234433 Pearson eText Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe, 8/e-- Access Card     OR • 0135234425 / 9780135234426 Pearson eText Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe, 8/e -- Instant Access   If you would like to purchase both the physical text and Mastering Astronomy, search for: 0134054725 / 9780134054728     Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe Plus MasteringAstronomy with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of:  0134060245 / 9780134060248     MasteringAstronomy with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe 0134087704 / 9780134087702     Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe