mars (planet)

Text and pictures describe the red planet.

Describes the characteristics of the fourth planet from the sun, the only one whose surface can be seen in any detail from the earth.

A dog named Max flies into space as a special member of a team studying Mars. Includes educational sidebars about the planet on every page, and a hands-on activity.

After moving to Mars with his family, Davey complains of being bored until he begins exploring the planet with his dog Polaris and uncovers a most unusual "treasure.".

Text and pictures describe what a trip to Mars might be like.

Presents information learned by past and present observers of Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, and briefly describes the scientific missions that have been sent there.

Discusses the surface features, atmosphere, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Mars.

Reviews the history of Earth's observation of the red planet since ancient times, and looks at the results of modern scientific studies carried out by telescope, satellite, and landing probe.

Presents information about Mars as the reader joins a hypothetical three year space exploration of the planet costing fifty billion dollars and requiring fifty-four thousand pounds of food, water, and oxygen.

Describes what man has discovered about the intriguing red planet, from the days when the early Romans tracked its motion across the sky.