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Comins | Kaufmann Ninth Edition © 2013 Bedford, Freeman & Worth (BFW) Publishers

The Author Neil F. Comins Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Maine Author of many popular scientific texts Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell; PhD in astrophysics from University College, Cardiff, Wales

What’s New? New technology  new astronomical discoveries and scientific updates Enriching in-class interactivities Online tutorials and practice questions turn students from passive into active learners. Figure 7.7, taken by Messenger, pg. 202 >>

What’s New? Modern learning techniques help students think like scientists and grasp core concepts, even when scientific theories are at odds with students’ prior beliefs Pg. 10 >>

What’s New? Pedagogy Presents the observations and underlying physical concepts needed to connect astronomical observations to theories that explain them coherently and meaningfully Pg. 216 >

What’s New? Pedagogy Addresses student misconceptions and expands perspectives through hypothetical situations Pg. 217

What’s New? Pedagogy Uses both textual and graphical information to present concepts for all types of learners Pg. 218 >>

What’s New? Pedagogy Uses analogies from everyday life to make cosmic phenomena more concrete

What’s New? Pedagogy Provides visually rich timelines that connect astronomical discoveries with other events

What’s New? Pedagogy Points students toward cutting-edge research Links material presented in the book with enhanced electronic material

What’s New? What If…? margin questions – Stretch students’ thinking – Correct misconceptions Articles adapted from Scientific American – Explore current research from experts – Provide dynamic visuals – Complement concepts in text Many Features Bring the Universe into Clearer Focus

What’s New? New theory of planet formation: the Nice Theory in Chapter 5 Margin questions >> Margin photos Margin charts

What’s New? Revised coverage of planet classification Dynamic art (pg 19) >>

Hallmark Features Support Learning What Do You Think? and What Did You Think? questions (Pg 317 & 339)

Hallmark Features Support Learning Organization of material in each chapter allows for easier understanding and review – Icons link text to web material Guided Discovery boxes An Astronomer’s Toolbox << Pg 355 ~ Pg 356 >>

Hallmark Features Support Learning Insight into Science boxes Wavelength tabs with photographs Summary of Key Ideas Review/practice material and questions Observing Projects feat. Starry Night WHAT IF… (<< Pg 409) An Astronomer’s Almanac timeline

Supplements - eBook Flexible, customizable, easily accessible and navigable Integrates a wealth of multimedia resources that enhance learning experience Features – Animations & videos – Activities – Additional visual aids – Glossary & Search – Highlighting – Notes – Bookmarks (Pg 9 >>)

Instructor Supplements Instructor’s Resources CD-ROM – Includes All images from text Test Bank (with over 3,500 multiple-choice questions and capabilities for custom exams) Online resources from the companion Website Clicker Questions – Written by Neil Comins, add a discussion element to lectures FREE Book Companion Site featuring classroom presentations

Online for Students AstroPortal – Learning management system with a wide range of resources and features Self-quizzes, tutorials, animations, NASA videos, interactive exercises – Integrative and customizable Starry Night™ – Easy-to-use, brilliantly realistic planetarium software package!

Book Companion Site For Students: – Online quizzing – Animations and videos – Interactive exercises – Flashcards By the way, it’s FREE

Prices and ISBNs 6-use e-Book $ Text + 6-use e-Book $ Computerized Test Bank $ Instructor’s Resource CD $ use AstroPortal $ X Text + 6-use AstroPortal $ Starry Night Access Card $ Observing Projects Using Starry Night Workbook $ Book Companion Site Free

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