{"product_id":"life-in-the-universe-5th-edition-9780691241784","title":"Life in the Universe  5th Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe worlds leading textbook on astrobiologyideal 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 Saturns moons and our neighboring planet Mars to revolutionary discoveries of thousands of exoplanets  from the puzzle of lifes beginning on Earth to the latest efforts in the search for intelligent life elsewhere  this book captures the imagination and enriches the readers 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 instructors resources  including an illustration package and test bank  available upon request\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665888141365,"sku":"ByrdShop_0691241783","price":76.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780691241784.jpg?v=1782412832","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/life-in-the-universe-5th-edition-9780691241784","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}