The sixth edition of EXPLORATIONS: INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The sixth edition of EXPLORATIONS: INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY by Thomas T. Arny and Stephen E. Schneider is published! EXPLORATIONS: INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY 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:

~ 23 Interactives located on the Explorations companion website. Each Interactive is programmed in Flash for a strong visual appeal. Each includes an analysis tool (interactive model), a tutorial describing its function, content describing its principle themes, related exercises, and solutions to the exercises.

~ Now Available! Starry Night College Online Edition offers integrated step-by-step exercises, activities, extensions and resources that will lead your students to a solid understanding of the universe. They will, without doubt, lead your students on a voyage of discovery unlike any other.

~ McGraw-Hill Connect, instructors can access classroom presentation materials, and deliver assignments, quizzes, and tests easily online. Students can self-study with learning tools specific to illustration in the text and download "study-on-the-fly" art and audio files. Media, animation and assessments are merged with the text's narrative to engage students and improve learning and retention.

To request a complimentary copy, visit the following link: Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy