Jeffrey Bennett Knihy

Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive coverage, The Cosmic Perspective, Seventh Edition provides a thoroughly engaging and up-to-date introduction to astronomy for non-science majors. The text provides a wealth of features that enhance student skill-building, including new group work exercises that engage students in active learning, helping them retain concepts longer and build communication skills for the future. The Seventh Edition has also been fully updated to include the latest astronomical observations, results from recent space missions, and new theoretical developments that inform our understanding of the early universe. This text is also available in two volumes, which can be purchased separately: * The Cosmic Perspective: The Solar System, Seventh Edition (includes Chapters 1-13, 24) * The Cosmic Perspective: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology, Seventh Edition (includes Chapters 1-6, S2-S4, 14-24)

Astrobiology is explored as a groundbreaking field that merges astronomy, biology, and geology to investigate the potential for extraterrestrial life. Jeffrey Bennett delves into fundamental questions surrounding the nature of life, the criteria for habitability on other celestial bodies, and the prospects of finding life on Mars or beyond. The book examines the implications of discovering microbial or intelligent life elsewhere and what such revelations could mean for humanity's understanding of life on Earth.

Explains the fundamental principles of relativity, describing such aspects of the theory as black holes, curvature of spacetime, and singularity, as well as its practical applications in everyday life.

How can we solve the national debt crisis? Should you or your child take on a student loan? Is it safe to talk on a cell phone while driving? Are there viable energy alternatives to fossil fuels? What could you do with a billion dollars? Could simple policy changes reduce political polarization? These questions may all seem very different, but they share two things in common. First, they are all questions with important implications for either personal success or our success as a nation. Second, they all concern topics that we can fully understand only with the aid of clear quantitative or mathematical thinking. In other words, they are topics for which we need math for life--a kind of math that looks quite different from most of the math that we learn in school, but that is just as (and often more) important. In Math for Life, award-winning author Jeffrey Bennett simply and clearly explains the key ideas of quantitative reasoning and applies them to all the above questions and many more. He also uses these questions to analyze our current education system, identifying both shortfalls in the teaching of mathematics and solutions for our educational future. No matter what your own level of mathematical ability, and no matter whether you approach the book as an educator, student, or interested adult, you are sure to find something new and thought-provoking in Math for Life.

Focusing on the vastness of the universe, this introductory astronomy book highlights recent discoveries and their implications for understanding human achievement and the physical laws governing existence. It connects themes of continuity in matter and dynamic life-sustaining systems, positioning astronomy and physics as essential foundations for a modern worldview. Engaging curiosity, it presents a comprehensive perspective that encourages readers to appreciate the interconnectedness of the cosmos and human experience.

Narrated from the perspective of humanity, this book explores our evolving understanding of the universe, starting from the ancient belief in a flat Earth. It chronicles humanity's journey of discovery regarding our planet's orbit and its cosmic context. Designed for educational, perspective-shifting, and inspirational purposes, it aims to teach children about science while encouraging them to envision their role in improving the world. It is part of a unique initiative where astronauts read it to children from the International Space Station.

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

Diego aspires to be a wizard to combat global warming but soon discovers that magic isn't real. Instead, he explores various careers that could help save the planet, igniting children's imaginations about their own potential. The narrative is enriched with "Big Kid Boxes," which break down essential scientific concepts, making the story both inspirational and educational. This engaging tale encourages young readers to think critically about their roles in creating a better world.

"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.

Max the Dog and his human friend Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era and their trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that all the nations of the world come together to build a great Moon colony. From the colony, the views of Earth make everyone realize how small and precious planet Earth is. Behind-the-scenes science lessons with activities round out this entertaining and educational picture book.