TY - BOOK AU - Jefferis,David TI - Mars: distant red planet SN - 9780778737483 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - QB641 .J445 2008 U1 - 523.43 JEF PY - 2008/// CY - New York, NY PB - Crabtree Pub. KW - Space KW - Juvenile literature KW - Mars (Planet) N1 - 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; Guided reading: S N2 - Describes the planet Mars, its physical characteristics, its moons, and the history of human exploration of the planet UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0811/2008008775.html ER -