mars (planet)

Provides a brief history of planetary studies and exploration, focusing on Mars and the "inner" planets Mercury and Venus.

Discusses the study of a meteorite found in Antarctica in 1984 and why it is thought to come from Mars, examining how the scientific process works.

Contains three science fiction stories by H.G. Wells accompanied by Steampunk-inspired illustrations.

On the planet Mars, sixteen-year-old Durango and his crew of mercenaries are hired by the settlers of a mining community to protect their most valuable resource from a feral band of marauders.

At the end of the twenty-first century, when the Earth is under the control of a single intelligence known as One True, a group of humans settle on Mars hoping to turn the inhospitable planet into a new home.

Discusses the United States space program Viking and the mission to Mars.

Discusses the history of Mars exploration, examines the myths and legends associated with the planet, and looks at plans to visit and bring life to Mars.

Describes Mars's year, environment, surface, and moons, and discusses plans for spacecraft to be sent to the planet.

Discusses the proposed manned space flight to Mars and what might be found there.

Describes the evolution, composition, core, surface, atmosphere, weather, and moons of Mars, and includes brief details on all missions to the planet.