New Releases by Jeffrey Bennett

Have you ever wondered how big the universe really is, or how we fit into it? These questions have been asked throughout history by people of virtually every race, religion, culture, and nationality. Indeed, they seem integral to the human experience, which probably explains why children everywhere love to learn about our planet and space. This book is designed to help you understand the evidence-based answers that modern science now gives us to these ancient questions, along with the implications that these answers may hold for us as a species. The book opens with a remarkable image from the James Webb Space Telescope that encapsulates thousands of galaxies spread over more than 13 billion years of time. Two chapters then focus on the structure and scale of space as we work our way outward from Earth to the solar system, galaxy, and the universe as a whole. The book then follows with a chapter that covers our cosmic origins from the Big Bang to the present, along with ways of making sense of the scale of time. A final chapter summarize the key lessons learned. The book uses a Q&A format with two levels of questions: a first level that covers the key ideas of scale, and a second level that provides a deeper level of insight. It also incorporates an extensive set of endnotes, designated as " Teacher Notes" because they are designed to help K-12 teachers (and other readers looking for greater depth) understand background information that will be helpful when discussing the topics in this book with students. No matter whether you are a teacher, student, parent, or general reader, The Scale of the Universe will leave you constantly amazed as you learn the true meaning of the word " astronomical." You'' ll also come away with a new " cosmic perspective" that will permanently change how you view our planet, our species, and yourself. Rarely has such a short book offered such life-changing new perspectives.

Tens of millions of people live in places that experience(d) the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 - and hundreds of millions more will see other future eclipses around the world. There'' s no better way to get ready for an eclipse and to learn about the underlying science than through this book and the related free app "Totality by Big Kid Science." Written by the astrophysicist/educator who created that app, Totality! An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science features a unique combination of rhyme and science that makes it suitable for a wide range of ages, as well as parents, teachers, and librarians. The rhyme begins "Today''s the day, it''s final come / I''ll see a diamond on the Sun," thereby engaging readers of all ages in imagining an eclipse experience. In addition, the rhyme has been pedagogically constructed to serve as a mnemonic device for the underlying science that is explained in detail with illustration and "Big Kid Box" sidebars. The book concludes with a glossary, suggested activities, and an eclipse science summary -- features that will add particular value for parents and teachers learning along with their students or kids.

The media often portrays our climate future as a choice between bleak and bleaker, which may seem justified given the many impacts of global warming that we are already seeing. But it doesn''t have to be that way, because if we understand the science behind global warming, then we can also see a pathway to its solution. In this book, astrophysicist/educator Jeffrey Bennett uses a Q&A format to provide a brief and extremely clear overview of the surprisingly simple basic science behind global warming, of the consequences of this warming, and of solutions that can help us alleviate and eventually reverse those consequences. This will help readers understand how we can in principle create a " post-global warming" future, meaning a future in which today''s children will someday be able to talk about global warming as a once-serious problem that we found a way to solve.

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Waiting for Wynd is set in the small northern town of Charlevoix, Michigan, along the shores of Lake Michigan. After the death of his grandson, BEN, in a sailboat accident, WYND DAVIES, a retired, successful lawyer, exiled himself into a dark hole of pain, anguish and guilt. Over the last two years, he has struggled to find his way back to the happiness and the family he has lost. He keeps the sailboat, covered and visible, moored to his dock; penance he tells himself. His wife, MADELYN, strong, determined, and patient, through chance meetings in town, mandatory (she insists) celebrations of birthdays and anniversaries, and more private occasions of warmth and quiet remembrance, has slowly, over the years, nurtured and encouraged Wynd''s recovery. Their daughter, CHRIS, damaged and uncertain, flees back to college. Still fragile and haunted, she runs through her neighborhood as fast and far as it takes to suppress the memories of her son''s death, and the anger she holds for her father. Wynd''s story exposes the fragile balance that exists in a life filled with unearned blessings; where a single mistake can undo decades of happiness, leaving a man ill-prepared to find his way back. A current of memories flows through the lives of these characters, informing, attacking, and sustaining their run through the rapids of joy, fear, dread, failure, anguish, grief, and loss, and finally to an unexpected closure.

The world’s leading textbook on astrobiology—ideal for an introductory one-semester course and now fully revised and updated Are we alone in the cosmos? How are scientists seeking signs of life beyond our home planet? Could we colonize other planets, moons, or even other star systems? This introductory textbook, written by a team of four renowned science communicators, educators, and researchers, tells the amazing story of how modern science is seeking the answers to these and other fascinating questions. They are the questions that are at the heart of the highly interdisciplinary field of astrobiology, the study of life in the universe. Written in an accessible, conversational style for anyone intrigued by the possibilities of life in the solar system and beyond, Life in the Universe is an ideal place to start learning about the latest discoveries and unsolved mysteries in the field. From the most recent missions to Saturn’s moons and our neighboring planet Mars to revolutionary discoveries of thousands of exoplanets, from the puzzle of life’s beginning on Earth to the latest efforts in the search for intelligent life elsewhere, this book captures the imagination and enriches the reader’s understanding of how astronomers, planetary scientists, biologists, and other scientists make progress at the cutting edge of this dynamic field. Enriched with a wealth of engaging features, this textbook brings any citizen of the cosmos up to speed with the scientific quest to discover whether we are alone or part of a universe full of life. An acclaimed text designed to inspire students of all backgrounds to explore foundational questions about life in the cosmos Completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field, including recent exploratory space missions to Mars, frontier exoplanet science, research on the origin of life on Earth, and more Enriched with helpful learning aids, including in-chapter Think about It questions, optional Do the Math and Special Topic boxes, Movie Madness boxes, end-of-chapter exercises and problems, quick quizzes, and much more Supported by instructor’s resources, including an illustration package and test bank, available upon request

This 50 Color by number Design book is perfect gift everyone.Everybody can draw and color by number in this design. This book is best for drawing and coloring Stress Relieving Designs for Relaxation. Our mindful Color by number books for kids is a wonderful activity calming the mind and reducing stress levels. Our color by number book has a variety of fun and challenging to do color in the pictures for you to enjoy. This book is the best printed for the customer who loves drawing and coloring by number. This book has also every color name for coloring. This is best practice Books for everyone.

Marta is newly widowed. She and her husband Raymond were living their dreams; serving as missionaries in Indonesia. It was their paradise and they loved living among the peaceful villagers who had years earlier accepted them as their own. Nothing could take away their happiness¿or so they thought. A villager from a rival tribe has killed Raymond. Now Marta is alone. What will her future hold in Iryan Jaya? Will she be able to continue the work without Raymond?

Scientifically-accurate illustrations and information-packed sidebars enrich this second edition picture book. Set in the future, Max the dog and his friend, Tori, are on the Jupiter Mission. The first editon of Max Goes to Jupiter was selected for NASA''s Story Time From Space Program and ILA Children''s Choices List.

Prepárate para una aventura al unirte a Max y sus amigos en su viaje increíble al planeta Jupiter. Viaja en un Elevador Espacial hacia la órbita inicial, visita a Io, la luna de Júpiter que está volcánicamente activa, y envía un submarino robótico al océano escondido bajo la corteza helada de Europa. Al hacerlo, aprenderás porqué Júpiter ha sido tan importante en la historia humana y averiguarás cómo la misión de Max representa un mensaje de esperanza e inspiración para toda las personas alrededor el mundo.

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of MyLab(TM) and Mastering(TM) platforms exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use MyLab and Mastering products. For one-semester courses in astronomy. A practical introduction to Astronomy with an emphasis on critical thinking about our place in the universe This 8th Edition of Essential Cosmic Perspective provides non-science majors with a streamlined, cutting-edge introduction to astronomy. Built on a strong tradition of effective pedagogy and coverage, the text focuses on student skill-building and includes group work exercises that require active participation. Dedicated to bringing an understanding of the universe, its scientific basis and its relevance to our lives, each chapter is written to specific learning goals that build an ideal learning path for students. Aiming to foster a lifelong learning experience, the authors focus on key concepts, providing big picture context, promoting conceptual understanding, and preferring plain language to jargon. The 8th Edition incorporates the latest scientific updates in the field of astronomy and includes new features that reinforce critical thinking and excite students'' curiosity. New features such as Extraordinary Claims engage students by presenting extraordinary claims about the universe and how they were either supported or debunked as scientists collected more evidence, reinforcing the process of science and how scientists think critically to evaluate them. My Cosmic Perspective establishes a personal connection between students and the cosmos as they learn to think critically about the meaning of what they learn in their astronomy course and beyond. Designed and written for a one semester course, this text shares many of the strengths of its more comprehensive best-selling sibling, The Cosmic Perspective . Also available with Mastering Astronomy Mastering (TM) Astronomy is the leading online homework, tutorial, and assessment system, designed to improve results by engaging students with vetted, interactive content. Instructors ensure students arrive ready to learn by assigning new Interactive Prelecture videos that give students exposure to key concepts before class and open classroom time for active learning or deeper discussions of topics. With Learning Catalytics(TM) instructors can expand on key concepts and encourage student engagement during lecture through questions answered individually or in pairs and groups. Students further master concepts through book-specific Mastering Astronomy assignments, which provide hints and answer-specific feedback that build problem-solving skills. Mastering Astronomy now features Virtual Astronomy Labs, providing assignable online laboratory activities that use Stellarium and Interactive Figures. If you would like to purchase both the loose-leaf version of the text and MyLab and Mastering, search for: 0134566238 / 9780134566238 Essential Cosmic Perspective, The, Books a la Carte Plus MasteringAstronomy with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134509293 / 9780134509297MasteringAstronomy with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Essential Cosmic Perspective, The 0134532457 / 9780134532455 Essential

Making plain - categorically, the cognitive process of seeing. With either minimal or maximal sensory. Interjecting contemplationability and sensationability allows compartmentability. In turn, labelingability. Also known as scriptability - for the experienceability of those senses.Degrees of ability are determined by those who choose to determine the degrees of their ability when expressed verbally or in writing. Similar to validationability or what some countries refer to as open-mindednesspersonability. To say the letter "J" is not the letter "J" is okay if that''s what you want to say. To say that the letter "J" is not a letter for you but is for someone else is okay if that''s what you want to say - but you have to be okay with the possibilitiesability of them agreeing to disagree.Do not be discouraged by the cognitive process revealing itself to the masses via the written word and its potentialability to obliterate the joy of ice-skating for those who choose to read it. Rather be discouraged by one''s ability to obliterate the joys of ice-skating through narrowmindedability.

Escrito en primera persona con el punto de vista de un narrador que representa a la raza humana a través de la historia, yo, la humanidad cuenta la historia de lo que ahora sabemos sobre el universo y cómo lo aprendimos. Comienza con el antiguo punto de vista de un pequeño y plano de la Tierra, y la página por página muestra la forma en que hemos aprendido poco a poco sobre nuestro planeta, su órbita, y su lugar en el vasto universo. El libro está diseñado para trabajar en tres niveles diferentes: la educación, la perspectiva y la inspiración. El aspecto educativo viene en el contenido fáctico de la historia, el elemento perspectiva implica permitir que los niños aprenden a verse a sí mismos y de nuestro planeta en una nueva luz, y el componente de inspiración viene en ayudar a los niños sueño de cómo pueden ayudar a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

"Únete a Max cuando despega en su nueva y apasionante aventura, esta vez en compañía de los astronautas que realizan la primera misión con tripulación humana a Marte. Equipado con un traje espacial especialmente diseñado, Max olfatea para descubrir indicios de vida microscópica en Marte. ¿Tendrá éxito?"--Jacket

"This second edition of Max goes to Mars contains a set of fully updated Big Kid Boxes designed to incorporate the latest scientific discoveries about Mars."--title page verso.

Accompanies the sixth edition of Jeffrey Bennett and William Briggs, Using and Understanding Mathematics : a quantitative reasoning approach

An astrophysicist offers an entertaining introduction to Einstein''s theories, explaining how well they have held up to rigorous testing over the years, and even describing the amazing phenomena readers would actually experience if they took a trip through a black hole.

Focusing on solutions specific to science and math education both for K-12 and college, this book explores how students learn in general and helps teachers develop successful techniques for the classroom On Teaching Science is a short, practical guide to key principles and strategies that will help students learn in any subject at any level but with special focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Though aimed primarily at current and future teachers, the ideas covered will be of interest to anyone involved in education, including parents, school administrators, policymakers, community leaders, and research scientists. The book describes how important it is to instill the notion that learning requires study and effort; presents big picture ideas about teaching; provides general suggestions for successful teaching; and includes pedagogical strategies for success in science teaching. With a combination of personal experience and research-based studies to discuss the current state of education in the United States, the author shows how it can be improved through both individual educators and systemic changes.

Max the dog is chosen to visit the international space station, where he becomes a valuable member of the crew.