An e-book that presents the branches of science, their principles and applications This text was written to help students achieve scientific literacy. The authors of The Sciences: An Integrated Approach, 8th Edition use an approach that recognizes science as a seamless web of knowledge. The text integrates physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth sciences, and biology. It focuses on general scientific principles and how they apply to the real world. The edition offers students and instructors a style that's easily read and a level of detail that suits non-science majors. This e-text is available with WileyPLUS, an online learning space and community. In the space, students have the opportunity to engage with key content, as well as their instructor and fellow students.