mars (planet)

Text and photographs present information on Mars, the reddish orange planet, and its exploration by the United States spacecraft, Mariner and Viking.

Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of Mars.

Reviews results from the study of Mars, from Copernicus through the Viking and Pathfinder missions, and speculates on a future human landing.

Discusses the history of Mars study, looks at the progress that was made with the onset of the Space Age in the late 1950s, examines what has been learned about the environment and terrain of the Red Planet, and considers the future of Mars exploration.

Provides information about Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, and includes a word hunt, definitions, and a comparison of Mars and Earth.

Simple text and photographs describe the planet Mars.

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

Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of Mars.

Discusses the Mars rovers, how they work, and what they are researching.

When rebel forces strike against her father, the all-powerful president of Mars, teenage Annalyn finds her comfortable existence turned upside-down and her life threatened from unexpected sources.