The mighty Mars rovers : the incredible adventures of Spirit and Opportunity / by Elizabeth Rusch.
| Author/creator | Rusch, Elizabeth |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boston : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2012. |
| Description | 79 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 x 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Scientists in the field Scientists in the field. ^A567919 |
| Contents | Mars exploration rover mission -- Mission impossible -- The making of the Mars rovers -- Are we really on Mars? -- Hitting the dusty trail -- Can Opportunity climb down? -- Can Spirit climb up? -- The problem with courage -- A broken Spirit -- Opportunity's last stand? -- Free Spirit -- Mission more than accomplished! |
| Abstract | The story of the two robot vehicles, Spirit and Opportunity, that were sent to explore Mars, lasting far past their projected lives of 3 months and sending back invaluable images of the environmentally hostile planet. |
| Local note | Little-305131062108U |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 76), discography (p. 78), filmography (p. 78), and index. |
| LCCN | 2011012159 |
| ISBN | 9780547478814 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 054747881X (hbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 523.43 R893M | ✔ Available | Place Hold |