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Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for evidence of life"--Dust jacket.
3) Mars rovers
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"A new set of True Books on Space Exploration"--
4) Mars Rovers
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This title covers the U.S. robotic rover missions on Mars. Through simple text, maps, and stunning photography, readers will learn about the Pathfinder, Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity rovers. Planned future missions from the U.S. and other countries will also be explored.
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Since the discovery of Mars, people have wondered if there could be life there. This book has the latest news about the exploration of Mars and the scientific breakthroughs that will finally let us answer this question."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Curiosity rover, and its mission to search for signs of past life on Mars. Important details include a history of rovers on Mars, planning and construction of Curiosity, its launch from Earth, landing on Mars, and the science experiments it carried out and their results. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the very first rockets were made from bamboo and gunpowder? What about that a Mars rover once played a birthday song for itself? And did you know that the International Space Station has a robotic handyman? Rockets, rovers, and space stations are just a few of the incredible space machines that have helped us explore our solar system and beyond. Discover extreme facts about space machines in this fun and kooky book"--
10) Rovers
Author
Series
Publisher
Powerkids Press
Pub. Date
℗2015.
Language
English
Description
What are rovers, and how do they safely land on and explore other planets? The answers to these questions and more are waiting for readers to discover as they explore the fascinating world of rovers. Readers are introduced to the stories of famous Mars rovers, including Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity. They learn who controls rovers, what discoveries rovers have made, and many other fun facts about these space vehicles. Fact boxes provide additional...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"From millions of miles away, Mars looks like a bright red star. But it's more than just a spot in the sky! Science has given us many lessons on what else exists in our solar system. Rovers, orbiters, and other spacecraft have sent back information that scientists use to bring us one step closer to landing on Mars ourselves. Full-color photos bring to life the exciting discoveries scientists have uncovered. 21st Century sidebars discuss technological...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Everything we know about Mars's surface has come from rovers. These trusty robotic vehicles roll across the planet taking samples, testing new technology, and sending back photos for scientists to examine. Learn how the rovers got there, more about their missions, and how they function so far away from Earth. Full-color photos bring the rovers and their discoveries to life. 21st Century sidebars discuss technological advancements, hypothesize future...
13) Mars rovers
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Mars rovers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
14) Robots & rovers
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Learn about the robots and rovers that are used in space exploratinon.
15) Explore rovers
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Rovers traverse parts of space that people can't easily get to. Readers will love learning about these space machines, from their history to their current missions and where they might go in the future"--
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Weighing as much as a small car, a rover named Curiosity rolls quietly around Mars. Scientific instruments pack its body and cluster at the end of a mechanical arm. An arrangement of lenses and instruments tops its mast, like a face. To the many NASA workers involved in Curiosity s mission on Mars, the rover is not simply a robot, but an astronaut bravely exploring an alien place. Curiosity s instruments collect data and its cameras take images of...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Mars has a visitor. It likes to roam, observe, measure, and collect. It explores the red landscape - crossing plains, climbing hills, and tracing the bottoms of craters - in search of water and life. It is not the first to visit Mars. It will not be the last. But it might be the most curious.--book jacket.
18) Mars rovers
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Space-loving readers who wonder what Mars rovers are, what their findings are, and why they are important are in for a treat with this book all about the fascinating Mars exploration vehicles"--
19) The Mars Rovers
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the Mars rovers, featuring the intrigue and excitement behind the missions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author."--
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