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"Scientists believe that Mars may have been like the Earth in the past. In fact, they believe Mars may have had water! Our next-door neighbor in space, young readers will love reading about the red planet. Discover not only what we already know about this planet, but also the hopes that scientists have for future missions! Young readers will put themselves in the shoes of astronauts as they discover what makes Mars so much like Earth and interesting...
2) Mars
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Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to the planet Mars. Includes a memory game.
3) Mars
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Explores the planet of Mars, including its features, weather, and more.
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"National Air and Space Museum Curator Matthew Shindell captures the majesty of the red planet [Mars] and the work done by people on Earth to explore it. He connects our current period of human exploration of Mars to the work done through the centuries and across cultures by asking how the quest to understand Mars has shaped our knowledge of ourselves, our own planet, our solar system, and beyond"--Provided by publisher.
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Contains a collection of essays from assorted authors that examine current and future Mars exploration. Discussion topics include early Mars rovers, possible Mars settlements, the search for life on the planet, Mars geology, and how Martian climate and weather affect current and future missions. Includes a glossary and additional resources.
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"Mars has been a source of fascination for thousands of years. Ray Bradbury's classic novel, The Martian Chronicles, was published in 1950, a full 15 years before the first up-close photographs of Mars were taken by Mariner 4. As time went on and technology advanced, scientists started to realize that a manned mission to Mars could one day be possible. However, many stumbling blocks remain before that point can be reached. Photographs and detailed...
10) Rocketship X-M
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Four men and one woman take off to the Moon but are knocked off course by a meteor shower. They are forced to land on Mars, a planet devastated by atomic warfare and populated by deadly radiation-scarred mutants.