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Mars Is: Stark Slopes, Silvery Snow, and Startling Surprises
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About Mars Is: Stark Slopes, Silvery Snow, And Startling
Product Description Award-winning author and mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade (Countdown, A Computer Called Katherine) explores the remarkable beauty of Mars in this timely photo-packed space extravaganza. For young readers eagerly following NASA's Mars Exploration Program and awaiting continued discoveries on the Red Planet. For centuries, people have been intrigued by Mars, and over time, scientists have made exciting discoveries, such as the planet's Earth-like weather and seasons. But curious earthlings want to know more. Does Mars have deserts? Volcanos? Or signs of life? Could people live there someday? Scientists decided to take a closer look. They built a powerful camera called the HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) and loaded it onto a rocket. The rocket blasted off on August 12, 2005. Seven months later, the camera began orbiting Mars. It sent back astounding, revealing photos showing the world what Mars really is. With elegant spare prose, award-winning nonfiction author and rocket engineer Suzanne Slade leads readers through stunning photos taken by the most advanced camera ever sent to another planet. A visual feast for space enthusiasts and STEAM fans that will expand readers' assumptions and understanding of Mars. Teacher's guide available! Review “Breathtaking…this unique look at Mars’ terrain has something to offer a range of space explorers, from the April Pulley Sayre set, who like their images with short, expressive text, to older picture-book readers, unafraid of sinking their teeth into some real science… The larger, main text is descriptive and poetic, full of satisfying alliteration and consonance…. Each phrase is perfectly paired with its dramatic photo, while the paragraphs offer facts and fascinating statistics…. Informative back matter.” ―Booklist, STARRED REVIEW About the Author A mechanical engineer by degree, Suzanne Slade is the award-winning author of more than one hundred books. Before beginning her writing career, Suzanne worked in the Mechanical/Propulsion Department at McDonnell Douglas Space Systems in Huntington Beach, CA on Delta rockets, Titan rockets, and the Delta-Star spacecraft.
