{"product_id":"astronomy-eric-chaisson-9780134241210","title":"Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003e This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value--this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab \u0026amp; Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab \u0026amp; Mastering products.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eEighth Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstronomy: A Beginner's Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 textbooks 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 student interest with new discoveries from the latest space missions and a new focus on student-oriented engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available with MasteringAstronomy\u003csup\u003eTM \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis title is also available with MasteringAstronomy from Pearson, the leading online homework, tutorial, and assessment system, designed to improve learning outcomes by engaging students with powerful content. Instructors ensure students arrive ready to learn by assigning educationally effective content before class, and encourage critical thinking and retention with in-class resources such as Learning Catalytics\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e. Students can further master concepts after class through homework assignments that provide interactivity, hints, and answer-specific feedback. The Mastering gradebook records scores for all automatically graded assignments in one place, while diagnostic tools give instructors access to rich data to assess student understanding and misconceptions. \u003cbr\u003eMastering brings learning full circle by continuously adapting to each student's style and pace of learning, making learning more personal than ever-before, during, and after class.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudents, if interested in purchasing this title with MasteringAstronomy, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eric Chaisson, Steve McMillan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0134241215\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780134241210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pearson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/03\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 592\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Loose Leaf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 10.80w x 0.80d","brand":"Eric Chaisson","offers":[{"title":"Loose Leaf","offer_id":44075953258751,"sku":"9780134241210","price":146.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_722c6b68-53a9-493d-9daf-b4a177f28ca6.jpg?v=1685462368","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/astronomy-eric-chaisson-9780134241210","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}