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You are going to Mars. You will be the first human to visit another planet.
An up-to-the-minute look at space travel to Mars with photographs from the Viking spacecraft and illustrations by Caldecott honoree Peter McCarty
This up-to-the-minute look at space travel describes, in riveting detail, the steps necessary to take a trip to Mars. More than thirty-five million miles from Earth, Mars seems almost inaccessible, since it wouild take an astronaut three yearts to complete the trip. Through interviews with astronauts and NASA officials, David Getz presents a firsthand look at the state of space travel today. Illustrated with evocative drawings by Caldecott Honor winner Peter McCarty and photos of Mars from the Viking spacecraft, Life on Mars is essential for anyone who has ever wondered about that enigmatic red planet in the nighttime sky.
An up-to-the-minute look at space travel to Mars with photographs from the Viking spacecraft and illustrations by Caldecott honoree Peter McCarty
This up-to-the-minute look at space travel describes, in riveting detail, the steps necessary to take a trip to Mars. More than thirty-five million miles from Earth, Mars seems almost inaccessible, since it wouild take an astronaut three yearts to complete the trip. Through interviews with astronauts and NASA officials, David Getz presents a firsthand look at the state of space travel today. Illustrated with evocative drawings by Caldecott Honor winner Peter McCarty and photos of Mars from the Viking spacecraft, Life on Mars is essential for anyone who has ever wondered about that enigmatic red planet in the nighttime sky.
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David Getz is the award-winning author of the middle-grade novels Thin Air and Almost Famous, and the nonfiction books Frozen Man and Frozen Girl. When not writing, Mr. Getz works as an elementary-school principal in New York City.
Peter McCarty is the Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator of Hondo and Fabian. He also teamed up with David Getz on Frozen Man, Frozen Girl, and Purple Death. Mr. McCarty lives with his wife and two children in Upstate New York.
Peter McCarty is the Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator of Hondo and Fabian. He also teamed up with David Getz on Frozen Man, Frozen Girl, and Purple Death. Mr. McCarty lives with his wife and two children in Upstate New York.
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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (edition Revised), 2004
ISBN 10: 0805077294
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. McCarty, Peter (illustrator). Revised. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Artikel-Nr. 0805077294-11-1-29
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Zustand: Good. McCarty, Peter (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 53426128-6
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