Cars on Mars : roving the red planet / Alexandra Siy.
| Author/creator | Siy, Alexandra author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Watertown, Mass. : Charlesbridge, 2011. |
| Copyright Date | ©2009 |
| Description | 57 pages : illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Go 303,000,000 miles, then stop at the fourth rock from the sun -- Roll forward, reach for rocks, then rove to hills and craters -- Watch your speed and enjoy the scenic overlooks -- "Park or ride" for the next twelve months -- Avoid dead ends, drive through the dirt, and wait at ramp -- Shake off the dust, recharge at the rest area, and continue indefinitely -- Message from Earth -- Much more about Mars and the rovers -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Photo credits -- Index. |
| Abstract | Follow the course of NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers Mission. Learn how scientists determined that there was once water on Mars and how they resolved problems with the rovers in order to prolong the mission. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 54) and index. |
| Awards note | Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2010 |
| ISBN | 9781570914638 (softcover) |
| ISBN | 157091463X (softcover) |
| ISBN | 9781451723236 (Paw Prints) |
| ISBN | 1451723237 (Paw Prints) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 919.92304 SI99C | ✔ Available | Place Hold |