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- Title
- Mars Is: Stark Slopes, Silvery Snow, and Startling Surprises
- Author
- Slade, Suzanne
- Publisher
- Peachtree (edition )
- Publication year
- 2021
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1682631885
- ISBN 13
- 9781682631881
Award-winning author and mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade (Countdown, A Computer Called Katherine) explores the remarkable beauty of Mars in this timely photo-packed space extravaganza.
For young readers eagerly following NASA's Mars Exploration Program and awaiting continued discoveries on the Red Planet.
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. 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. Seven months later, the camera began orbiting Mars. It sent back astounding, revealing photos showing the world what Mars really is.
With elegant spare prose, award-winning nonfiction author and rocket engineer Suzanne Slade leads readers through stunning photos taken by the most advanced camera ever sent to another planet. A visual feast for space enthusiasts and STEAM fans that will expand readers' assumptions and understanding of Mars.
Teacher's guide available!
For young readers eagerly following NASA's Mars Exploration Program and awaiting continued discoveries on the Red Planet.
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. 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. Seven months later, the camera began orbiting Mars. It sent back astounding, revealing photos showing the world what Mars really is.
With elegant spare prose, award-winning nonfiction author and rocket engineer Suzanne Slade leads readers through stunning photos taken by the most advanced camera ever sent to another planet. A visual feast for space enthusiasts and STEAM fans that will expand readers' assumptions and understanding of Mars.
Teacher's guide available!
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About the Author
Suzanne Slade, a Sibert Honor-winning author, has written over one hundred and fifty children's books. An engineer by degree, she enjoys writing on STEM topics, as well as on inspiring figures in history. A popular speaker, she visits dozens of schools every year and has been invited to speak at numerous conferences such as ALA, IRA, ISLMA, NSTA, as well as the National Book Festival. Suzanne's books are enjoyed by readers around the world and also in space! Her picture book Astronaut Annie was read aboard the International Space Station for Story Time from Space. She lives in Illinois.
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