Mars

As a member of a young crew of astronauts on Mars, the reader is faced with real dangers and must make decisions that wi... (more)

As a member of a young crew of astronauts on Mars, the reader is faced with real dangers and must make decisions that will determine the success of the mission. (less)

Tells the mythological origin of the Roman god Mars, and discusses his abilities and bloodthirsty temperament and some o... (more)

Tells the mythological origin of the Roman god Mars, and discusses his abilities and bloodthirsty temperament and some of his warlike deeds. (less)

"In this book, readers are introduced to the planet Mars"-- (more)

"In this book, readers are introduced to the planet Mars"-- (less)

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Mars showcases a series of unique and twisted universes, where every character is tasked with making sense of their stra... (more)

Mars showcases a series of unique and twisted universes, where every character is tasked with making sense of their strange reality. One woman will be freed from purgatory once she writes the perfect book; another abides in a world devoid of physical contact. With wry prose and skewed humor, an emerging feminist writer explores twenty-first century promises of knowledge, freedom, and power. (less)

Has there ever been life on Mars? Will we be living there soon? HOW?! Discover the past, present, and future of the myst... (more)

Has there ever been life on Mars? Will we be living there soon? HOW?! Discover the past, present, and future of the mysterious red planet in this beautiful non-fiction book for kids. The launch of Mars rovers by NASA, Europe, and China in 2020 will be the biggest science news of the year and will reveal more about Mars than ever before. Get ahead with this amazing new book, which explores the evidence for past life on Mars, what's happening there now, and what it might look like to one day live on the red planet. Discover incredible space technology, learn how to spot the planet in the night sky throughout the year, and find out if YOU'VE got what it takes to join the teams traveling to Mars in the coming years. Children will adore this essential guide to the red planet. Incredible images and fun illustrations will ignite their imagination and give them a fascinating insight into what the future might hold... (less)

"Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just... (more)

"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{u2015}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. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Mars in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series."--Amazon.com. (less)

"Explore the planet Mars in the second book in this new, nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that... (more)

"Explore the planet Mars in the second book in this new, nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that's perfect for kids who love science and space!"-- (less)

Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just ... (more)

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. (less)

"Explore the planet Mars in the second book in this new, nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that... (more)

"Explore the planet Mars in the second book in this new, nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that's perfect for kids who love science and space!"-- (less)

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Mars "the bloody planet," is a world shrouded in mystery. As the source of endless fascination, Mars offers us the most... (more)

Mars "the bloody planet," is a world shrouded in mystery. As the source of endless fascination, Mars offers us the most promise for finding evidence of life. Half Navajo American Jamie Waterman is a geologist whose dream comes true when he is selected for the first landing team on Mars. He endures the rigors of training, the personality conflicts and political intrigues, as well as the dangers of travelling over 100 million kilometers in space. Once the international crew lands on Mars, they discover they must battle not only the alien land they have invaded but earthbound bureaucrats as well. As they head toward a chasm that is ten times larger than the Grand Canyon, the twenty-five astronauts come face-to-face with the most shocking discovery of all. (less)

The discovery of life on Mars places a robotic expedition and a manned mission in a race to the Red Planet. En route we ... (more)

The discovery of life on Mars places a robotic expedition and a manned mission in a race to the Red Planet. En route we discover that love - biological, spiritual, and even mechanical - can flourish in all kinds of ways. (less)

In early January 2004, two spacecraft carrying identical robotic explorers will touch down on the surface of Mars. On th... (more)

In early January 2004, two spacecraft carrying identical robotic explorers will touch down on the surface of Mars. On that day, NOVA will present a special television event that climaxes with live coverage as NASA/JPL scientists await the first critical signals confirming that the rovers have landed safely. The show features a gripping behind-the-scenes glimpse of the design, testing, and launch of the mission. The engineers face a tense deadline as Mars approaches its closest rendezvous with Earth; they're stretched to the limit as parachutes rip, bolts fail, and airbags pop - everything that can go wrong does. Watch them apply all their ingenuity to overcome the technical hitches. Then join NOVA's exploration of the latest clues in the ultimate quest for signs of life on the mysterious red planet. (less)

The discovery of life on Mars places a robotic expedition and a manned mission in a race to the Red Planet in this anima... (more)

The discovery of life on Mars places a robotic expedition and a manned mission in a race to the Red Planet in this animated feature. On the way we discover that love - biological, spiritual, and even mechanical - can flourish in all kinds of ways. (less)

Mars was once a blue water-world with active volcanoes. But when its magnetic field and protective atmosphere faded, it ... (more)

Mars was once a blue water-world with active volcanoes. But when its magnetic field and protective atmosphere faded, it became the frozen desert planet we know today. With so many necessary elements in place, did life ever form on Mars? (less)