| Mars Is: Stark Slopes, Silvery Snow, and Startling Surprises Contributor(s): Slade, Suzanne (Author) |
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ISBN: 1682631885 ISBN-13: 9781682631881 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | Photography |
| Dewey: 523.43 |
| Lexile Measure: 1100 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 11.1" W x 10.4" (1.20 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Award-winning author and NASA rocket engineer Suzanne Slade (Countdown, A Computer Called Katherine) explores the diverse magnificence of Mars in this photo-packed extravaganza. For young readers eagerly following NASA's Mars Exploration Program! For centuries, people have been intrigued by Mars, and over time, scientists have made exciting discoveries, such as the planet's Earth-like weather and seasons. But curious earthlings want to know more about the Red Planet. Does Mars have deserts? Volcanos? Or signs of life? Could people live there someday? Scientists decided to take a closer look. They built a powerful camera called the HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) and loaded it onto a rocket. The rocket blasted off on August 12, 2005, and seven months later, the camera began orbiting Mars. It sent back surprising, revealing photos showing the world what Mars really is. Now, the world's space community and NASA have renewed their exploration efforts, and interest in the Red Planet is in high gear. With elegant, spare prose, award-winning nonfiction author and rocket engineer Suzanne Slade leads readers through some of the stunning photos taken by the most advanced camera ever sent to another planet. A visual feast for space enthusiasts and STEAM fans. Features remarkable full-color photography throughout. Also by Suzanne Slade: |