mars (planet)

An introduction to the planet Mars.

"Each book in the World Languages program allows you to read in your own language, explore other languages, and support diversity and multiculturalism"--Provided by publisher.

"Take a . . . look at the planet Mars and its place in our solar system. Find out how it compares to Earth and learn more about its future exploration"--Back cover.

Introduces the missions of the Mars rovers, including what they study, what scientists have learned, and more.

"Emma is annoyed that her parents have made such a mess of the planet! She goes off in search of a new home and Mars looks perfect!"--Provided by publisher.

"Michael Prasad knows he shouldn't go out on the Mars surface alone. It's dangerous. His parents have forbidden it. And the anxiety he feels almost every time he puts on a spacesuit makes it nearly impossible for him to leave the safety of the colony. But when his best friend, Lilith, suggests they sneak out one night, he can't resist the chance to prove everyone--including himself--wrong. As the two ride along the Mars surface in a stolen rover, miles from the colony, a massive solar flare hits the planet, knocking out power, communication, and navigation systems, and the magnetic field that protects the planet from the sun's deadly radiation. Stranded hours from home with an already limited supply of food, water, and air, Michael and Lilith must risk everything if they're to get back to the colony alive"--OCLC.

Presents facts about Mars.

"Having just moved to California, Syretia's mother enrolls her and her younger brother, Sean, in the only summer camp available: Mars or Bust, which is focusing on the Mars Curiosity rover due to land soon; Sean is thrilled by all things involving space, but eleven-year-old rock enthusiast Syretia is not really interested, until she discovers that the rover will be studying Martian geology--as Syretia's team works on their end-of-camp project, and the hour for the Mars landing approaches, she finds herself caught up in the excitement and anticipation"--OCLC.

"From Olympus Mons and Mariner Valley, to the chaos terrain and Phobos and Deimos, [Mars,] the Red Planet, is ready to be visited, cataloged, and explored. Readers will discover what the longest-ever road trip would be like, what to expect on the planet's surface, and what potential dangers face them once they get there. Full-color photos highlight Mars's geography and landmarks. 21st Century sidebars discuss technological advancements, hypothesize future endeavors and inventions, and solve problems and challenges astronauts might face. An activity at the end lets readers think about what they learned in a hands-on way"--Provided by publisher.

"On Mars, a scientist experiments with a new engine that will one day become the drive that fuels humanity's journey into the stars. On an asteroid station, a group of prisoners are oblivious to the catastrophe that awaits them. On a future Earth beset by overpopulation, pollution, and poverty, a crime boss desperately seeks to find a way off planet. On an alien world, a human family struggles to establish a colony and make a new home. All these stories and more are featured in this unmissable collection set in the hardscrabble world of The Expanse."--Publisher's website.