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Author:

Hamilton, John, 1959- author.

Title:

Mars orbiters / by John Hamilton.

Publisher:

Abdo Publishing ,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Subject:

Mars (Planet)--Orbit--Juvenile literature.
Mars (Planet)--Satellites--Juvenile literature.
Mars (Planet)--Ephemerides--Juvenile literature.
Mars (Planet)--Exploration--Juvenile literature.
Mars (Planet)--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes online resources and index.

Contents:

Journey to the red planet -- Mariner 4 -- Mariners 6 & 7 -- Mariner 9 -- Mars 2 & 3 -- Viking 1 & 2 -- Mars Global Surveyor -- 2001 Mars Odyssey -- Mars Express -- Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter -- Mangalyaan -- MAVEN -- Future missions -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Index.

Summary:

This title features the missions of artificial satellites sent to Mars. Using simple text, maps, and "out-of-this-world" photography, readers learn about the Mariner missions of the 1960s/1970s, plus the U.S. Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Express, Mars Reconnaissance, and others. Also explored are the orbiters of other nations, including Russia, India, and Japan. Planned future missions are also included.

Series:

Mission to Mars

ISBN:

1532115954 (lib. bdg.)
9781532115950 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN:

2017960900

Locations:

SQPC104 -- Jesup Public Library (Jesup)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)