An illustrated introduction to Mars, showing where it is in the solar system, describing an imaginary journey to learn about conditions on the planet, reviewing the history of Mars exploration, and discussing whether humans could live there.
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.
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.
