Max Goes to the Moon Max Goes to the Moon is a science adventure story featuring a dog named Max and a young girl named Tori. Through their quest to travel to the Moon, Max and Tori inspire people back on Earth with a love of adventure and a new respect for our fragile home planet. The beautifully illustrated story is accompanied by "Big Kid Boxes" that explain the science behind the story, covering topics such as the phases of the Moon, why spaceships don't need wings, and how a Frisbee would fly on the Moon. The boxes can be read by older children or used by parents to answer questions from younger readers. Read more...
		Max Goes to Mars Max Goes to Mars begins where Max Goes to the Moon left off, with Max getting ready to go on the first human mission to Mars. This time, the trip is too long for his human friend Tori to go along, but she helps him prepare. On Mars, Max makes one of the most important discoveries of all time. After returning home, Max and Tori reflect on the beauty and fragility of our own planet Earth. Read more...
		The Cosmic Perspective, Third Edition We humans have gazed into the sky for countless generations, wondering how our lives are connected to the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars that adorn the heavens. Today, through the science of astronomy, we know that these connections go far deeper than our ancestors ever imagined. This book tells the story of modern astronomy and the new perspective -- The Cosmic Perspective -- with which it allows us to view ourselves and our planet. Read more...
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		On the Cosmic Horizon: Ten Great Mysteries For Third Millennium Astronomy This provocative account aims to help the general reader understand the astronomical stories that will make headlines during the early 21st century. Written by Jeffrey Bennett, an astrophysicist and award-winning teacher from the University of Colorado, On the Cosmic Horizon reaches wide across the cosmos to provide lucid explanations for many of the most compelling cosmic questions. Following a Top Ten countdown, the book explores with wit and clarity each mystery and how it may be resolved. Each enigma is made accessible through a story which draws upon history and everyday human experience. Along the way, we learn about our state-of-the-art understanding of the universe, future missions, and the potential impact of unraveling these cosmic conundrums. On the Cosmic Horizon is the perfect book for anyone who wants to understand astronomical headlines and why they are important. Read more...
		Life in the Universe Few questions have so inspired humans through the ages as the mystery of whether we are alone in the universe. Many ancient Greek philosophers were confident that intelligent beings could be found far beyond Earth. When the first telescopes were trained on the Moon in the 17th century, some eminent astronomers interpreted lunar features as proof of an inhabited world. Barely a century ago, belief in a civilization on Mars became so widespread that the term "martian" became synonymous with "alien." But despite this historical interest in the possibility of extraterrestrial life, until quite recently few scientists devoted effort to understanding the issues that surround it, let alone to making a serious search for life. Read more...
		Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life This book is intended for use in the statistical literacy course or an introductory statistics course that emphasizes concepts over computation. The goal is to give students a conceptual understanding of statistics and develop their statistical reasoning skills. This text approaches statistics by presenting an overall picture and then providing explanation of the topics in context. Students develop an understanding of statistics that is reinforced in the exercises and web projects, and by doing some computation. Read more...
		Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach This premiere text serves the newly emerging Quantitative Reasoning/Literacy Course, as well as an alternative approach for Liberal Arts/Survey Math. It provides a legitimate alternative for non-quantitative majors, helping to reduce math anxiety and emphasizing practicality. It's the mathematics you need for college, career, and life. Read more...