Mars Rover Driver: The Coolest Jobs on the Planet

Maxwell, Scott; Chambers, Catherine

ISBN 10: 1410954838 ISBN 13: 9781410954831

Publisher: Raintree, 2013

Synopsis

No one has yet visited Mars at least, no humans have. Robot rovers have explored the surface of the Red Planet, and its the job of people on Earth to control their every movement. Find out whats involved in being a rover driver, the tools and skills you need, and the difficulties of controlling something thats millions of miles away.

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Gr 6-9-This set covers the progression of four careers through the first-person narration of a professional. For example, a photographer takes readers from his childhood love of nature to becoming a paid and seasoned pro. Text boxes scattered throughout the volumes relay information about groundbreakers in each field, tools, education, and fun facts. The subject matter is unusual and of high interest. The photos vary in quality, with some appearing grainy and faded. The diagrams are well labeled, but the font is quite small. A quiz in every title allows students to "see if you have what it takes" to succeed in the featured field or test their knowledge. Three volumes suggest topics for further research. Overall, interesting additions to career shelves α(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journal. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Raintree
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1410954838
• ISBN 13: 9781410954831
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48