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Earth vs. Mars

by Mari Bolte
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Mars and Earth share many features. Maybe one day, cities full of people will be another thing they share! But how similar are the planets, really? Which features aid in supporting human life, and which will make colonization more difficult? Find out what kinds of preparations are underway to make living on Mars possible. Full-color photos give readers a look at this future vacation destination. 21st Century sidebars discuss technological advancements, hypothesize future endeavors and inventions, and solve problems and challenges astronauts might face. An activity at the end lets readers think about what they learned in a hands-on way.

  • Creators

  • Series

    21st Century Skills Library: Mission: Mars

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 1, 2022

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781668903889

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781668902448
      • File size: 2999 KB
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 900
    • Text Difficulty: 4-5

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      April 1, 2022
      Grades 3-6 Space enthusiasts will find an abundance of information on what it will take to explore and survive on the red planet in this volume in the Mission: Mars series (6 titles). It begins with similarities and differences between planetary characteristics of Earth and Mars. Readers then learn why countries wish to explore space, what work rovers have done on Mars, and what missions are planned for the near future. Obstacles to living on Mars are discussed, and current activities going on in the space program are revealed. Information is well organized into five main sections, all with interesting text, informative fact boxes, and color photographs and illustrations. An appended activity asks readers to imagine life on board a space-exploration vehicle. An appealing addition to space and technology collections.

      COPYRIGHT(2022) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2022

      Gr 4-7-An in-depth look at risks, challenges, and science of the next big milestone of space travel, getting humans to Mars. Each book has five chapters with the same titles; "Destination: Mars," "Traveling Through Space," "X Marks the Spot," "Exploring the Planet," and "The Future." Each title covers a different aspect of Mars missions, and occasionally repeats facts or reuses NASA photographs, but the series remains interesting despite those rare repetitions. There is a realistic emphasis on the dangers of long-term space travel on physical and mental health and hardships facing astronauts who may live on an inhospitable planet. VERDICT An essential purchase for astronomy collections.

      Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:900
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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