Mars is full of fascinating geological features that would make a visit an amazing experience. From Olympus Mons and Mariner Valley, to the chaos terrain and Phobos and Deimos, the Red Planet is ready to be visited, cataloged, and explored. Readers will discover what the longest-ever road trip would be like, what to expect on the planet's surface, and what potential dangers face them once they get there. Full-color photos highlight Mars's geography and landmarks. 21st Century sidebars discuss technological advancements, hypothesize future endeavors and inventions, and solve problems and challenges astronauts might face. An activity at the end lets readers think about what they learned in a hands-on way. Activities for further learning Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Every day, NASA learns a little bit more about our nearest neighbor, Mars. No planet besides Earth has, been explored more! Students will look at Mars's geology and what may, lie beneath the planet's rocky surface. And, discover the lessons learned from past launches to the planet and the technological advances made since then. Readers will learn what stands between us, and Mars, and what the journey there would be, like. What would humans need for a successful voyage? What dangers might await brave explorers? Mission: Mars makes the leap from the first flyby in 1965 to the not-so-distant future of humans exploring the Red Planet.
