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Comins | Kaufmann

Ninth Edition

© 2013 • Bedford, Freeman & Worth (BFW) Publishers

The AuthorNeil 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 >


•Addresses student misconceptions and expands perspectives through hypothetical situations

•Pg. 217


•Uses both textual and graphical information to present concepts for all types of learners

Pg. 218 >>


•Uses analogies from everyday life to make cosmic phenomena more concrete


•Provides visually rich timelines that connect astronomical discoveries with other events


•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)


• 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

>>


• 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

• www.whfreeman.com/dtu9e • By the way, it’s FREE

http://www.whfreeman.com/dtu9e

Prices and ISBNs• 6-use e-Book $105 1-4292-8472-2 • Text + 6-use e-Book $120 1-4292-9197-4• Computerized Test Bank $150 1-4292-8404-8• Instructor’s Resource CD $390 1-4292-7136-1• 6-use AstroPortal $135 1-4641-3426-X• Text + 6-use AstroPortal $165 1-4641-3427-8• Starry Night Access Card $19.50 1-4292-8236-3 • Observing Projects Using Starry Night Workbook

$31.50 1-4292-7806-4• Book Companion Site Free

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