geology

Did you know that Mars is about half the size of Earth? Mars is sometimes called the Red Planet because iron in the soil makes it look red. Learn more in Mars.

Did you know Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system? Since it is mostly made of iron, Mercury is very heavy. Learn more in Mercury.

"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.

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

"In her third story, Luciana and her family are headed to Chile for winter break. Luci can't wait to see her cousins--but the reunion doesn't go as planned, and Luci feels like an outsider in her own family. Just then she receives a surprise invite from Claire Jacobs, her frenemy from astronaut training camp, to join her at the Mars habitat in the desert and watch NASA scientists at work. It's an offer too good to refuse, so Luci decides to leave her cousins and give her friendship with Claire a second chance. But what if Luci has made the wrong decision? What if she still can't trust Claire? When disaster strikes in the desert, Luci finds out the truth"--Amazon.

Describes the planet Mars by including information gained by three probes and a space rover which provides more details about the terrain of Mars. A plan is being developed for sending astronauts to Mars in 2030.

Examines the work done by geologists on Mars using the tools and instruments of the remotely operated Mars Exploration Rovers (MERs). Presents the scientists' personal experiences; and discusses how these compare to other missions and projects, how MERs have changed planetary field science, and what the future holds for planetary surface exploration. Includes photographs and charts.

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

Describes the geology, evolution, and beauty of the Grand Canyon by leading the reader down the Bright Angel Trail.