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The red planet is another term for mars. During this time, scientists and astronauts, who are researching outer space, have paid special attention to the red planet. Normal people may not be strange when it comes to mars but how well do we know about the planet?

That's why this book tells the story of the Red Planet, from ancient folklore to modern orbiters and rovers surveying its dusty surface. Every mission is covered, from the Mariner orbiters to the Viking landers, from the Curiosity rover to future Mars colonies. Vital information about the planet includes its geology, atmosphere, gravity, and orbit.

In this 30,000-word exploration of Mars, you'll discover:

• The impact of Mars on modern culture, including H.G. Wells' classic The War of the Worlds, Ray Bradbury's masterpiece The Martian Chronicles, and modern works such as Andy Weir's The Martian.
• The promise--and challenge--of terraforming Mars.
• The fleet of orbiters sending jaw-dropping images of the Red Planet's surface.
• More than 100 breathtaking images from NASA's archives.
• Diagrams and detailed maps.
• The search for water and microbial life.
• NASA's Orion and Space Launch System, which may one day take humans to Mars.
• Glossary and Timeline.
• Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
• And much, much more!