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Author:

Hamilton, John, 1959- author.

Title:

Mars rovers / by John Hamilton.

Publisher:

Abdo Publishing ,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Subject:

Mars (Planet)--Equipment and supplies--Equipment and supplies--Juvenile literature.
Mars (Planet)--Exploration--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes online resources and index.

Contents:

Journey across an alien world -- Sojourner -- Pathfinder and Sojourner reach Mars -- The first rover to explore Mars -- Spirit and opportunity -- Craters and dust devils -- The long journey -- Curiosity -- Seven minutes of terror -- Exploring Gale Crater -- Next-generation rovers -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Index.

Summary:

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

ISBN:

1532115962 (lib. bdg.)
9781532115967 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN:

2017963899

Locations:

DHPB993 -- Dows Community Library (Dows)

FPPC224 -- Murphy Helwig Library (Monona)

LEPI975 -- Woodbury County Library (Moville)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

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