
Arny, Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2017, 8e, Student Edtion
McGraw-Hill Education (Publisher)
8th Edition
Published on 6. January 2016
Book
Hardback
592 pages
978-0-07-669197-5 (ISBN)
Description
The eighth edition of Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy shares with students a sense of wonder about the universe and the dynamic, ever-changing science of astronomy. The text is approachable and uses analogies and examples from the world around us to help students understand more complex content. New to this eighth edition is an updated, visually exciting art package that enhances student learning with clear, accurate representations that reflect the most current data in the field. Print student edition textbook.
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Series
Edition
8th ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Ninth Grade to Twelfth Grade
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1406 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-669197-5 (9780076691975)
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Steve Schneider became interested in astronomy at the amateur level when he was a child. He studied astronomy as an undergraduate at Harvard and obtained his Ph.D. from Cornell. His dissertation work received the Trumpler Award of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, and he was named a Presidential Young Investigator. In addition to teaching introductory astronomy, he works closely with science teachers, presenting workshops and special courses. He also loves to draw and paint.