The Mystery of Mars

by Tam O'Shaughnessy and Sally Ride

Book Overview

In 1997, NASA's Pathfinder began a new era in Mars exploration when it touched down and, along with its tiny rover, Sojourner, explored the Martian surface for the first time in 20 years. In December... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517709716
• ISBN13: 9780517709719
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 11.4" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5

Customer Reviews

A great space science read for kids!

In 1997 NASA's Pathfinder became the first spacecraft to tough down on Mars: Mystery of Mars draws on the results of that mission and upon other Mars studies to provide a fine overview of Mars science and exploration.

A great book on Mars!

This is a wonderful, timely book. It's beautifully written and is full of spectacular pictures and illustrations. It includes the latest information from Pathfinder, Sojourner, and Global Surveyor, and has particularly interesting comparisons of Earth and Mars. I've always been fascinated by Mars, and now my kids are too!