Mars probes, robots explore the red planet, Kelly Spence
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Mars probes, robots explore the red planet, Kelly Spence
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Intended audience
V, Guided Reading Level
resource.interestAgeLevel
10-11
resource.interestGradeLevel
4-8, Medialog, Inc5-6
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Mars probes
Nature of contents
bibliography
resource.readingGradeLevel
5
Responsibility statement
Kelly Spence
Series statement
Robots exploring space
Sub title
robots explore the red planet
Summary
"In 1976, Viking 1 became the first spacecraft from Earth to land on Mars. For the first time, scientists were able to see the surface of the red planet. Since then, NASA and other space organizations have sent other probes to Mars and have learned a lot. Readers find out all about the robots created especially for the task of exploring Mars through detailed diagrams, full-color photographs, and interesting main content. Including information about STEM careers and the background of planning a space mission using robots, this book engages readers with exciting STEM content and careers"--Provided by the publisher
Table Of Contents
The red planet -- The Mariner missions -- Viking 1 and 2 -- Pathfinder and Sojourner -- Spirit -- Opportunity -- The Phoenix Lander -- Curiosity -- Orbiters -- Mission failures -- InSight -- Future missions to Mars -- The next giant leap
Target audience
juvenile
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Incoming Resources
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