Bibliograph

Exploring Mars, [Mari Bolte]

Type

Label

Exploring Mars, [Mari Bolte]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31), glossary and index

Illustrations

photographsillustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 10-13, Cherry Lake PublishingGrades 4-6, Cherry Lake Publishing870L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Exploring Mars

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Responsibility statement

[Mari Bolte]

Series statement

Mission: Mars

Summary

"Mars is full of fascinating geological features that would make a visit an amazing experience. From Olympus Mons and Mariner Valley, to the chaos terrain and Phobos and Deimos, the Red Planet is ready to be visited, cataloged, and explored. Readers will discover what the longest-ever road trip would be like, what to expect on the planet's surface, and what potential dangers face them once they get there. Full-color photos highlight Mars's geography and landmarks. 21st Century sidebars discuss technological advancements, hypothesize future endeavors and inventions, and solve problems and challenges astronauts might face. An activity at the end lets readers think about what they learned in a hands-on way"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Destination : Mars -- Traveling through space -- X marks the spot -- Exploring the planet -- The future

Target audience

juvenile

Classification