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| Comins & Kaufmann, Discovering the Universe | Kaufman & Freedman, Universe |
 Discovering the UniverseFifth Edition Neil F. Comins and William J. Kaufmann III ISBN 0-7167-3637-3 Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief text for descriptive one-term astronomy courses (especially those with no mathematics prerequisites). With his extensive teaching experience and accessible writing style, Neil Comins further enhances William Kaufmann's great theme of the process of scientific discovery, making this thoroughly updated new edition the most exciting and effective yet. The accompanying CD-ROM features a special student version of the award-winning virtual planetarium software, Starry Night. |
 UniverseFifth Edition William J. Kaufmann III and Roger A. Freedman ISBN 0-7167-3824-4 Suitable for both one- and two-term courses in introductory astronomy, Bill Kaufmann's Universe is acclaimed for its spectacular images and clear, engaging writing. No other text shows so clearly the thrill of discovery in astronomy, regardless of a student's background in science. With a new co-author, Roger Freedman, this edition brings students closer than ever to how science is made. Instructors will recognize the Kaufmann commitment to the latest information, flexible handling of mathematics, and a dynamic CD-ROM free with every student copy. In addition, they will find new boxes, more guest essays, help with student preconceptions, the acclaimed astronomy software "Starry Night," and a web site with late-breaking discoveries. |
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