Arny: Explorations-An Introduction to Astronomy, 3rd edition Updated, is built on the foundation of its well known writing style, accuracy, and emphasis on current information. This new edition continues to offer the most complete technology/new media support package available. That technology/new media package includes: 6 NEW Interactives, PowerWeb (web-based research and interactive quizzing - very current); Online Learning Center (that allows instructors to take their course to the web if they choose); and a CD-ROM that offers new and different text material/animations/links to even further enhance student comprehension.
Icons have been placed next top key topics throughout the text to show where there are corresponding animations and interactives on the accompanying CD-ROM. Along with the placement of the icon, there is a description of each animation.
Slight topic reorganization. Section on seasons from Chapter 4 to Chapter 1. Section 6.5 was integrated into Chapter 1. Chapter 5 moved to after Chapter 3.
This reorganization allows for better flow of information; making the information easier to understand and remember.
Based on reviewer comments, we have decided to change the "Introduction" chapter to a "Preview" chapter. This was designed to give students a better orientation to astronomy they will soon learn.
Comprehensive New Online Learning Center: The new Explorations web site gives instructors the tools they need, and provides study aids and enrichment for students. Instructors will have access to sample syllabi and lecture outlines. The web site will also include animations, hundreds of images, chapter summaries and key terms, web links, scorable practice quizzes, interactive tutorials, a constellation quiz, and much more.
Packaged FREE with the Arny text is a NEW interactive Explorations CD-ROM -AND - a great new internet tool: PowerWeb!
The new CD-ROM will have guest essays, a constellation quiz, over 90 animations, images, links to astronomy websites, and much more.
PowerWeb will let you harness the assets of the Web to keep your course completely current! This online resource provides high quality, peer-reviewed content including up-to-date articles from leading periodicals and journals, current news, weekly updates with assessment, interactive exercises, Web research guide, study tips, and much more!
Latest scientific information included! New discoveries and recent advancements in the field as well as new space images have been added to this new edition.
"Re-modeling" sidebar applications. These boxes deal with the dynamic nature of scientific models, explaining how new technologies and information lead to the evolution and refinement of our theories.
"Observational Activities": Many additional activities are included that students can try at home or in class. These are scattered throughout the text.
Analogy Sketches are included in the margins.
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