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Universe

Known edition after edition for its state-of-the-science coverage, Universe breaks new ground in its Eighth Editionwith added pedagogical support and pioneering media and supplements. It places the basics of astronomy and the process of science within the grasp of introductory students.

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Package Universe, Eighth Edition with FREE Starry Night CD!

use Package ISBN 0-7167-9564-7

SPLIT VOLUMES

In addition to the complete 28-chapter version of Universe, two shorter versions are also available:

Universe: The Solar System, Third Edition

(Chapters 1-16 and 28)

0-7167-9563-9; w/FREE Starry Night CD, 0-7167-9562-0

Universe: Stars and Galaxies, Third Edition

(Chapters 1-8 which includes a two-chapter overview of the solar system) and Chapters 16-28)

0-7167-9561-2; w/FREE Starry Night CD, 0-7167-9565-5

Audience
adult
Length
epic · 864 pages

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