Overview
This newly revised and updated Ninth Edition of HORIZONS shows students their place in the universe ? not just their location, but also their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. Fascinating and engaging, the book illustrates how science works, and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypotheses. Students will learn to focus on the scientific method through the strong central questioning themes of "What are we?" and "How do we know?" Students are also provided with an assessment tool, AceAstronomy, to help test their knowledge of the concepts through assessment, tutorials, and post-tests.Synopsis
In this multimedia learning package, which is just about the size of the universe, students explore the sky, the stars, the universe of galaxies, the solar system and the possibilities of life on other planets. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, charts, and illustrations, and written in clear, non-technical language, the package gives students, including those interested in self-study, a wealth of experiments and options to explore, including working with real observation data, digging into a virtual astronomy lab, and using the interactive tools provided. Seeds (Joseph L. Grundy Observatory, Franklin and Marshall College) updates his previous edition with new tools and findings from recent research, and has also organized the text into modules focused on a single topic, making this material accessible to learners at various ages and stages of understanding of mathematics and physics. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR