Cars on Mars
Roving the Red Planet
Published on 1. July 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-57091-463-8 (ISBN)
Description
In CARS ON MARS readers can follow the course of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover (MER) mission as twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity explore the Red Planet. Learn how scientists determined that there was once water on Mars and how the Earthbound NASA team resolved problems with the rovers from afar in order to prolong the mission, which continues today.
The author provides insight into scientists' quest to discover whether life may have or still might exist on Mars. Back matter includes glossary, source notes, and resources.
The author provides insight into scientists' quest to discover whether life may have or still might exist on Mars. Back matter includes glossary, source notes, and resources.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Watertown
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 279 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57091-463-8 (9781570914638)
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Previous edition
Alexandra Siy
Cars On Mars
Book
07/2009
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
€41.03
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Person
Alexandra Siy (Author)