mars (planet)

Highlights facts and features about the planet Mars, including information about its elements, orbit, and the first scientist to study it. Also discusses what was learned from different NASA spacecraft sent to explore the planet. Showcases photographs, a list of facts, a glossary, and further resources.

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

"Can people live on Mars? What challenges would that pose? This ... book will help readers investigate questions, while encouraging them to think critically and solve issues that real space professionals might face"--Amazon.

"On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic imitation of the ancientcity of Venice. In pursuit of her dream to become an Undine--a gondolier who leads high-end tours around the city--Akari joins as a trainee with the Aria Company, one of the three most prestigious water-guide companies in Neo-Venezia. There, she explores the beauty of the city and the world along with other trainees from Aria and rival companies, working hard for her dreams and making new friends along the way"--Provided by publisher.

"On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Venice. In pursuit of her dream to become an Undine--a gondolier who leads high-end tours around the city--Akari joins as a trainee with the Aria Company, one of the three most prestigious water-guide companies in Neo-Venezia. There, she explores the beauty of the city and the world along with other trainees from Aria and rival companies, working hard for her dreams and making new friends along the way"--Inside back cover.

"On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Venice. In pursuit of her dream to become an Undine--a gondolier who leads high-end tours around the city--Akari joins as a trainee with the Aria Company, one of the three most prestigious water-guide companies in Neo-Venezia. There, she explores the beauty of the city and the world along with other trainees from Aria and rival companies, working hard for her dreams and making new friends along the way"--Provided by publisher.

Presents information about Mars, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study the planet.

"Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common--clouds, mountains, polar icecaps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him. His day is 7 minutes longer! He is home to the largest volcano in the whole solar system. He's, well, marvelous"--OCLC.

"Six months ago, Mars Patel boarded a spaceship to travel to Oliver Pruitt's colony on the planet Mars, and now he's finally there. The journey gave Mars lots of time to bond with his copilots, but Mars and his new friends soon discover that Pruitt's colonists aren't the only people living on the inhospitable planet. A splinter group, led by the mysterious Fang, are desperate to go back to Earth--and they don't care who they hurt in the process. Amid the slick subterranean colony filled with rules and giant, terrifying tardigrades who poop a lot, Mars searches for answers about Oliver Pruitt's supposed plans--and the real reason the eccentric billionaire has been so invested in him all this time"--Dust jacket.

Looks at the surface of Mars using photographs taken by HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment).