Hamilton, John

"[Looks at] the missions of artificial satellites sent to Mars"--Publisher.

Chronicles the major battles of World War I, from the Marne in 1914 to Ypres in 1917, and includes photos, illustrations, diagrams, and a time line.

Describes Puerto Rico's geography, climate, plants and animals, history, people, natural resources, and more. Includes quickfacts and a timeline.

Using simple text, maps, and dramatic photographs, this book introduces readers to Mars, relying on the latest scientific findings from NASA and other space agencies. Features include Mars' physical measurements, its geology, atmosphere, gravity, orbit, and climate. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the largest canyon in the solar system) and Olympus Mons (the largest volcano), as well as major craters, icy poles, and Mars' two moons, Phobos and Deimos.

A guide to writing science fiction stories that covers brainstorming, settings, work habits, character creation, plots, rewriting, and getting published and includes advice from writers.

"Introduces readers to the skills and technology that came together to help bring the Apollo 13 crew home after the command module was knocked out two days into the mission"--Provided by publisher.

"This title explores the military origins of the Space Race, including the geopolitics of the Cold War, the race to build intercontinental ballistic missiles, and sophisticated reconnaissance satellites. Will include information about Germany's development of the V-1 'buzz bomb' and V-2 missiles of World War II, and the United States enlistment of Wernher von Braun, the German scientist known as the father of rocketry"--From publisher.

Provides details about NASA's Curiosity rover and its search for signs of past life on Mars.

Explores a career as a rodeo clown, discussing skills, training, and safety information.