Exploring Mars: The Year by Year Narrative of Space Science--From the First Mars Landing and Beyond
- ISBN-10
- 1642508322
- ISBN-13
- 9781642508321
- Series
- Exploring Mars
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 192
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-04-09
- Publisher
- Mango
- Authors
- Tanya Harrison, Danny Bednar
Description
TheMars Landing and More for Space-EnthusiastMemelords Go on a 60-year journey fromthe earliest Mars landing attempts to the missions active there today--told bythe people, memes, and media of the time through the lens of today's topscientists. Learn fun facts about spaceexploration and answer the most asked questions about Mars. From thesearch for little green men to live bacteria, we've all entertained the idea ofextraterrestrial life. But where did this idea come from? What have the Marsrobots found, and how has it shaped science today? Written and researched byone of the best Canadian space geographers, Danny Bednar, and NASAscientist/professional martian herself, Dr. Tanya Harrison, ExploringMars answers these questions andmore. It's not just rocket science--it'sfun. A solar system gift perfect for anyone interested in spaceexploration, aerospace, or even science-fiction, this coffee-table beauty isdifferent from other books about space. Tapping into a large network of activeand retired scientists, astronauts, writers, and TV personalities, this spacebook for adults and teens alike crafts a year-by-year anthropology ofhumanity's exploration of Mars that manages to be both a handy reference andfun fodder for everyone. InsideExploring Mars, you'llfind: A timeline of our exploration ofMars with photos and descriptions of significant events from each year, likethe first Mars landing Interviews, quotes, and answers toyour foremost questions from top scientists and Marsexperts Explanations of the science and lore surroundingMars accompanied by popular memes and anecdotes about the red planet Ifyou like non-fiction space books such as Liftoff,This Book Is a Planetarium, orExtraterrestrial, you'll love ExploringMars.
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Other editions
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- 2012-02-01
- 224 pages
- Ebook
- University of Arizona Press
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