Voyages Through the Universe
Author | : Andrew Fraknoi |
Publisher | : Harcourt Brace College Publishers |
Total Pages | : 710 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : PSU:000044082246 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: VOYAGES THROUGH THE UNIVERSE provides students and professors with the ideal combination of authors and experience. It is written by an award-winning astronomy educator (Fraknoi) and two distinguished research scientists (Morrison at NASA and Wolff at NOAO). This author team combines the latest science with classroom-tested teaching strategies and a student-friendly approach. Through unique group activities and a focus on astronomy as a human endeavor, the authors engage and involve students, helping them both understand and enjoy astronomy. The market-leading technology package includes access to InfoTracCollege Edition (free!) and TheSky Student Edition CD-ROM (free!), as well as an optional package with the RedShift College Edition CD-ROM (including animations) along with an accompanying workbook.