| Edition |
Rev. edition. |
| Description |
64 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
Explore the solar system |
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Explore the solar system.
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| Summary |
An introduction to Mars for primary and intermediate grade students with information about its features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index. |
| Contents |
Where is Mars? -- How big is Mars? -- What does Mars look like? -- What is Mars made of? -- How does Mars compare with Earth? -- What is the atmosphere of Mars made of? -- Has the atmosphere of Mars changed over time? -- Is there water on Mars? -- Does Mars have rivers? -- Was Mars ever like Earth? -- What is the weather like on Mars? -- Does Mars have seasons? -- How does Mars move around the sun? -- What is the surface of Mars like? -- What is the largest canyon system on Mars? -- What is the largest volcano on Mars? -- What is the largest crater on Mars? -- What are the Martian poles like? -- Does Mars have a face? -- Are there pieces of Mars on Earth? -- How many moons does Mars have? -- What were some early ideas about Mars? -- How did Mars get its name? -- Where is Mars in the night sky? -- Which space missions have studies Mars? -- Will astronauts ever visit Mars? -- Will people ever colonize Mars? -- Could there be life on Mars? |
| Subject |
Mars (Planet) -- Juvenile literature.
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Solar system -- Juvenile literature.
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Mars (Planet) (OCoLC)fst01243063
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Solar system. (OCoLC)fst01244288
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Added Author |
World Book, Inc.
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| ISBN |
9780716625520 |
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0716625520 |
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