mars (planet)

Covers many topics including Mars of the ancients, Mariner 9, the Martian atmosphere, life on mars, and future exploration, among others.

Darrow, a Red, which is the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future, joins a revolutionary cell and attempts to infiltrate an elite military academy after witnessing the execution of his wife.

Presents facts about the composition, atmosphere, and history of exploration of Mars and features large illustrations and photographs.

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.

"Humans wanted to soar through the sky, and we did. We wanted to go to the moon, and we did. Then we set our sights on a little red planet, so far out we couldn't go ourselves. Instead, we sent a friend. We named her Opportunity because it means 'a good chance' and feels like hope. With nine eyes, three ears, one arm, and six wheels, Oppy explored the mysterious terrain of Mars, gathering samples, snapping photos, and discovering vast craters. Everywhere held new and exciting surprises! Until one day, a storm came, and it was time to say goodbye...for now. We still hope Oppy may wake up someday. Kids will [learn of] . . . Opportunity's groundbreaking Mars mission as they see the red planet through her eyes, and the eyes of the scientists who loved her"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the physical characteristics of Mars, efforts to explore the planet with spacecraft, and theories and evidence that point to the possibility of life on the red planet.

"Could there be life on Mars? Scientists are trying to answer this and many other mysteries about our next-door planetary neighbor. This . . . title introduces young readers to the current scientific mysteries surrounding Mars"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the early attempts by humans to colonize an inhabited Mars by transforming the Red planet into a mirror image of the world they left behind.

Astronaut Mark Watney, having been stranded on Mars during a dust storm, relies on his ingenuity and engineering skills to stay alive and try to contact NASA.

"It is said that Mars is Earth's sister planet. Next to Earth, it is the most habitable planet in the solar system because it is neither too hot nor too cold. It has enough sunlight for solar panels to work and its soil contains water. This book will further explore the possibility of living in Mars"--Provided by publisher.