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"Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Its vivid color and visibility to the naked eye, its geologic kinship with Earth, its potential as our best hope for settlement-Mars embodies everything that inspires us aboutspace and space exploration. In this book, National Air and Space Museum Curator Matthew Shindell captures the majesty of the red planet and the work done by people on Earth to explore it. He connects...
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Ten years after John Carter was transported back to Earth against his will, he returns to Mars. Having been sent back to Earth before the birth of his child, Carter is desperate to reunite with his wife, Dejah, and meet their child. However, the reunion is forced to be postponed when Carter realizes that he materialized in an unfamiliar part of the planet. Known as the Valley Dor, Carter has landed in the Barsoomian afterlife, where no one is allowed...
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The definitive edition
• Features an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Edgar Rice Burroughs
• Remastered for premium quality print and easy reading
Tara, princess of Helium, is a lively young princess being courted by prince Jed of Gathol. However, she spurns the prince because she sees him as a weakling and too mild-mannered for her tastes.
Later, when Tara is piloting her flier in the middle of a storm, she loses control...
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"Often referred to as the 'father of science fiction,' H.G. Wells' tales of time travel and alien invasion have enthralled generations. His 1898 novel, The War of the Worlds, tells the story of an invasion from Mars and the ensuing conflict between the Martians and mankind. This tribute to Wells' most famous novel contains the full, original text, expertly brought to life through a series of illustrations by artist Adam Rufino. Also included are features...
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Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive -- and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though,...
6) Mars
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"Introductory text and full-color images explore the physical characteristics and discovery of the planet Mars. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
9) Eyes on Mars
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1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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The main feature "Eyes On Mars" is a fascinating movie about our ongoing quest to fully understand the mysteries that are Mars. Bonus features include commentary by guest experts, a Mars art gallery, and short films about Mars explorations.
11) Mars
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, surface features, and exploration of the planet Mars.
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272 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 23 cm
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"Mars is ingrained in our culture, from David Bowie's extra-terrestrial spiders to H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds. The red planet has inspired hundreds of scientists, authors and filmmakers -- but why? What is it about this particular planet that makes it so intriguing? Ancient mythologies defined Mars as a violent harbinger of war, and astrologers found meaning in the planet's dance through the sky. Stargazers puzzled over Mars's unfamiliar properties;...
13) Mars
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Discover the fascinating world of Mars in this colorful book packed with amazing imagery. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the newest information on Mars, the Mars Rover, and our ongoing exploration of the Red Planet. This Level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
Provides information about the planet, including its location in the solar system, size,...
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xx, 277 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Human curiosity has led us to explore our solar system, landing on the moon and sending spacecraft to study distant planetary objects. The next step in our great adventure is putting humans on Mars, but what will it really take to achieve this? In 2011, Mars One announced its intentions to establish a permanent human settlement on Mars beginning as early as 2024; in 2013 it launched its astronaut-selection program and received thousands of applications....
17) Mars
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 23 cm.
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"Suit up! Mars is a planet like no other, and it's time to explore it through a colorful design that features vibrant photography, engaging infographics, and carefully leveled text"--
18) Earth and Mars
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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"An introduction to the planets Earth and Mars, including their size, features, and orbits, and explorations of Mars"--Provided by publisher.
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1 videodisc (approximately 56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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This videodisc showcases the latest scientific revelations from a planet, once alien, now poised to reveal provocative new clues in the tantalizing quest to plumb its past for signs of water and, perhaps, even life.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 x 29 cm
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"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...
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