Mission to Mars

"[Looks at] the missions of artificial satellites sent to Mars"--Publisher.

Using simple text, maps, and dramatic photographs, this book introduces readers to Mars, relying on the latest scientific findings from NASA and other space agencies. Features include Mars' physical measurements, its geology, atmosphere, gravity, orbit, and climate. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the largest canyon in the solar system) and Olympus Mons (the largest volcano), as well as major craters, icy poles, and Mars' two moons, Phobos and Deimos.

"This title features the missions of landers that have been sent to Mars and collected science data and photographs from a stationary point on the planet's surface. Through simple text, maps, and stunning photography, readers will learn about the twin U.S. Viking missions of the 1970s, early Russian efforts, the U.S. Mars Pathfinder, and the European Space Agency's Beagle 2. Planned future missions are also explored. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

"This title examines NASA's effort to send human astronauts to Mars by the 2030s. Using simple text, diagrams, and stunning photography, readers learn about developing technology such as the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System rocket. Also covered are astronaut training, future bases on Mars, and various science objectives, including possibly terraforming the planet so that large populations of humans can someday colonize the Red Planet. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Discusses the discovery of a meteorite suggesting to scientists that primitive life may have existed on the planet Mars over three billion years ago.

Discusses the United States space program Viking and its missions to Mars.

Describes the Mars Pathfinder project, in which a vehicle has landed on Mars to investigate the surface of the planet and send back data on Martian geology.

An introduction to the planet Mars, including information gathered from recent scientific missions.

Describes the Mariner space probe missions carried out between 1964 and 1972 in order to study the planet Mars.

Describes a series of missions, beginning in 1996 and continuing into the first part of the next century, designed to bring back data about the surface features, atmosphere, and magnetic properties of Mars.