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An inspiring exploration of the establishment of humans on Mars--tying into the National Geographic television documentary series MarsThe next frontier in space exploration is Mars, the Red Planet--and human habitation of Mars isn't much farther off. In October 2015, NASA declared Mars "an achievable goal;" that same season, Ridley Scott and Matt Damon's The Martian drew crowds into theaters, grossing over $200 million. Now the National Geographic...
2) Mars Rovers
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This title covers the U.S. robotic rover missions on Mars. Through simple text, maps, and stunning photography, readers will learn about the Pathfinder, Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity rovers. Planned future missions from the U.S. and other countries will also be explored. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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"In the last several decades, the United States and a handful of other countries have sent a fleet of orbiters, landers, and rovers to Mars. We've learned much about the Red Planet. No longer a place of pure imagination, Mars is a real place that we can explore. As our knowledge and technology grows, the question naturally arises : can people someday set foot on Mars? Can we live and work there in cities? Is it possible to transform that hostile,...
4) Mars landers
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This title features the missions of landers that have been sent to Mars and collected science data and photographs from a stationary point on the planet's surface. Through simple text, maps, and stunning photography, readers will learn about the twin U.S. Viking missions of the 1970s, early Russian efforts, the U.S. Mars Pathfinder, and the European Space Agency's Beagle 2. Planned future missions are also explored. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Fifth-graders Zoe, Jaden, and Caleb and the rest of the Hubble Middle School S.M.A.R.T.S. club are participating in a Mars colony simulation sponsored by a private company, but when their equipment starts malfunctioning the kids suspect sabotage--and their chief suspect is Barrett and the rival Mad Scientists from the Edison Middle School.
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G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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As we look back to the beginnings of the space race, 2009 is also the year for looking forward to humankind's next step toward the stars. In the spirit of books that once imagined colonies on the moon, Patrick O'Brien has created a unique look at your first trip to Mars. Using the most up-to-date designs and theories of what it will take to establish a base on Mars, you are off on an incredible journey, over 35 million miles to the red planet. Filled...
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Amicus
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"A child astronaut takes an imaginary trip to Mars, learns about the harsh conditions on the rocky red planet, and decides that Earth is a good home after all. Includes solar system diagram, Mars vs. Earth fact chart, and glossary"--Provided by publisher.
10) Rovers
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Pogo
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind planetary rovers. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
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IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for evidence of life"--Jacket.
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Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
c2006
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English
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The imaginative Backyardigans meet up for two musical adventures, with Uniqua, Pablo, and Austin blasting off to Mars, and Tyrone teaching apprentice Austin how to make the great Samurai Pie.
The gang travels to outer space and an underground Martian city. Alicia Keys is the voice of Mommy Martian. Then they master the art of making pies like samurais.
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