Mars: The Fourth PlanetInterest in Mars goes back much further than the age of science. The planet's red color and its movements through the night sky have fascinated humans for thousands of years. Its closeness to Earth has also made it a place of great curiosity to astronomers and scientists. This book gives readers the information they need to write a great report on the Red Planet. |
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Martian Visitor | 5 |
Angry Red Planet | 11 |
Missions to Mars | 26 |
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