Mars

Title
Mars

Summary
"Introduction to Mars, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on its features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index".

Year Published
2007

Series
World Book's solar system & space exploration library.

Physical Description
63 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Edition
2nd ed.

Contents
Where is Mars? -- How big is Mars? -- What does Mars look like? -- What makes up Mars? -- What is Mars' atmosphere like? -- Has the Atmosphere of Mars changed over time? -- What is the weather on Mars? -- How does Mars compare with Earth? -- What are the orbit and rotation of Mars like? -- 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? -- Does Mars have rivers? -- What are the Martian poles like? -- Does Mars have seasons? -- How much water is on Mars today? -- Does Mars have a face? -- Are there pieces of Mars on Earth? -- How many moons does Mars have? -- Was Mars ever like Earth? -- What were some early ideas about Mars? -- How did Mars get its name? -- Where is Mars in the night sky? -- What space missions have studied Mars? -- Will astronauts ever visit Mars? -- Will people ever colonize Mars? -- Could there be life on Mars? -- Fun facts about Mars -- Glossary -- Index and resource list.

Grade Interest level
All Juvenile

Program Information
Accelerated Reader UG 6.5 0.5 18560

Geographic Term
Mars (Planet)

Added Author
Kobasa, Paul A.

Added Corporate Author
World Book, Inc.

Summary
"Introduction to Mars, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on its features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index".

ISBN
9780716695165
 
9780716695271

Publisher
Chicago : World Book, c2007.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Kildare523.43 SMUBook30138000051062Non-Fiction