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Jefferis, David.

Mars : distant red planet / David Jefferis. - New York, NY : Crabtree Pub., c2008. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. - Exploring our solar system .

Includes index.

Introducing planet Mars -- What is the red planet? -- How long is a day on Mars? -- Have robots explored Mars? -- A close look at the red planet -- Why is Mars called the red planet? -- Is Mars a dusty world? -- Could I breathe on Mars? -- What is the biggest volcano on Mars? -- How deep are Martian valleys? -- Are the poles icy? -- How big are the moons of Mars? -- Is there life on Mars? -- Young astronomer -- How can I observe mars? -- Mars database -- Facts and figures -- Glossary, going further.

Describes the planet Mars, its physical characteristics, its moons, and the history of human exploration of the planet.


Guided reading: S

ISBN: 9780778737483 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0778737489 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780778737322 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) 0778737322 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008008775

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Space--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Mars (Planet)--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: QB641 / .J445 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 523.43 JEF