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2) Mars rovers
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"A new set of True Books on Space Exploration"--
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In CARS ON MARS readers can follow the course of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover (MER) mission as twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity explore the Red Planet. Learn how scientists determined that there was once water on Mars and how the Earthbound NASA team resolved problems with the rovers from afar in order to prolong the mission, which continues today. The author provides insight into scientists' quest to discover whether life may have or still might...
4) Mars rovers
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"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"--
5) Mars rovers
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"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"--
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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...
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"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."--
9) Mars Rovers
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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.
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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,...
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"In 1971, engineers succeeded in placing a spacecraft into Mars's orbit with the hope of finding out what was on Mars: Intelligent life? Water? A place where humans could live? Since then, more missions to Mars have been launched. Now is your chance to help continue the exploration of Mars. Will you: Join teams working on Mars orbiters? Join teams working with Mars landers and rovers? Everything in this book happened to real people. And you choose...
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2022.
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"Humans wanted to soar through the sky, and we did. We wanted to go to the moon, and we did. Then we set our sights on a little red planet, so far out we couldn’t go ourselves. Instead, we sent a friend. We named her Opportunity because it means 'a good chance' and feels like hope. With nine eyes, three ears, one arm, and six wheels, Oppy explored the mysterious terrain of Mars, gathering samples, snapping photos, and discovering vast craters. Everywhere...
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2018.
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"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"--Jacket.
18) Robots & rovers
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[2011]
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Learn about the robots and rovers that are used in space exploratinon.
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[2022]
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"Venus is one of the most challenging planets to explore. Its acidic clouds, cruising pressures, and searing heat destroy even the toughest space probes. Learn how engineer Jonathan Sauder plans to overcome these challenges using the same technology that makes clocks tick"--Back cover.
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"Asteroids and comets are hard to explore up close. Their low gravity makes it difficult to land on them--and to travel on them without floating away! What if you could turn this disadvantage into an advantage? Learn how engineer Marco Pavone plans to build a rover to bounce across an asteroid"--Back cover.
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