Bibliograph

Mars is, stark slopes, silvery snow, and startling surprises, Suzanne Slade

Type

Label

Mars is, stark slopes, silvery snow, and startling surprises, Suzanne Slade

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 6-10, Peachtree Publishing Company

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mars is

Oclc number

1246302853

Responsibility statement

Suzanne Slade

Sub title

stark slopes, silvery snow, and startling surprises

Summary

"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 it onto a rocket. The rocket blasted off on August 12, 2005, and seven months later, the camera began orbiting Mars. It sent back surprising, revealing photos showing the world what Mars really is. Now, the world's space community and NASA have renewed their exploration efforts, and interest in the Red Planet is in high gear" --, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification