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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First Edition.
Lexile measure
AD 620L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
A mouse stowaway on NASA's first human mission to Mars becomes a hero when one of the landing craft's engines fails. Includes facts about Mars.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016].
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the planet Mars, including observations by ancient cultures, current knowledge of Mars, and plans for future scientific research and space exploration" --
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Lexile measure
970L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 28 x 33 cm
Language
English
Description
"Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for evidence of life"--Jacket.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
900L
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Apollo 11 astronaut invites young people to evaluate Mars as a potential planet for human colonization, and describes what Mars residents might experience while traveling to and living on the Red Planet.
26) Exploring Mars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
205 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the science and logistics of a manned mission to Mars explains how scientists are working to overcome the complexities of interplanetary travel.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Lexile measure
950L
Physical Desc
79 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
The story of the two robot vehicles, Spirit and Opportunity, that were sent to explore Mars, lasting far past their projected lives of 3 months and sending back invaluable images of the environmentally hostile planet.
30) Mars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998
Lexile measure
930L
Physical Desc
47 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Simple facts about the Red Planet such as its orbit, atmosphere, and terrain, as well as the outcomes of explorations such as the Pathfinder Mission.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Humans wanted to soar through the sky, and we did. We wanted to go to the moon, and we did. Then we set our sights on a little red planet, so far out we couldn't go ourselves. Instead, we sent a friend. We named her Opportunity because it means 'a good chance' and feels like hope. With nine eyes, three ears, one arm, and six wheels, Oppy explored the mysterious terrain of Mars, gathering samples, snapping photos, and discovering vast craters. Everywhere...
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
xix, 194 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Now for the first time Scott Hubbard tells the complete story of how he fashioned this program, describing both the technical and political forces involved and bringing to life the national and international cast of characters engaged in this monumental endeavor. Blending the exciting stories of the missions with the thrills of scientific discovery, Exploring Mars will intrigue anyone interested in the science, the engineering, or the policy of investigating...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
302 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"National Geographic and science journalist Marc Kaufman combine inside stories, fascinating facts, and eye-popping pictures, some never before seen, of the red planet and NASA's groundbreaking Curiosity mission. Renowned author Kaufman spent two years embedded with the engineers and scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, cheering on the rover's spine-tingling landing, learning the backstory of anticipated findings, and witnessing the inescapable...
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Lexile measure
NC 830L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
As we look back to the beginnings of the space race, 2009 is also the year for looking forward to humankind's next step toward the stars. In the spirit of books that once imagined colonies on the moon, Patrick O'Brien has created a unique look at your first trip to Mars. Using the most up-to-date designs and theories of what it will take to establish a base on Mars, you are off on an incredible journey, over 35 million miles to the red planet. Filled...
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
vi, 216 pages ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"These 17 essays explore the study of Mars. Topics covered include the role of scientific discovery in the development of science fiction as a genre and the ways in which science fiction and popular discourse have influenced science; the extent of life in the solar system; and the presence of Mars in the work of popular writers"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
1100L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"For centuries, people have been intrigued by Mars, and over time, scientists have made exciting discoveries, such as the planet's Earth-like weather and seasons. But curious earthlings want to know more about the Red Planet. Does Mars have deserts? Volcanos? Or signs of life? Could people live there someday? Scientists decided to take a closer look. They built a powerful camera called the HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) and loaded...