Mars Colonization

by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Overview

Aliens. Black holes. Time travel. Dive into the dark side of outer space and uncover the mysteries of the universe. Are we alone? What's on the other side of black holes? Is it possible to travel back in time? Learn the answers to these questions and more in Out of This World. This fascinating series highlights stellar women in science and includes down-to-earth experiments and far-out facts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534169296
Publisher:	45th Parallel Press
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Out of This World
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction What Is the Universe? 4

Chapter 1 Why Colonize Mars? 6

Chapter 2 What Are the Dangers of Living on Mars? 10

Chapter 3 How Would Colonists Get to Mars? 14

Chapter 4 How Would Colonists Breathe on Mars? 18

Chapter 5 How Would Colonists Eat on Mars? 22

Chapter 6 Who Promoted Mars Colonization? 26

Glossary 30

Far-Out Facts / Learn More 31

Index / About the Author 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

Gr 4–8—This series details topics of interest written at a level to support struggling readers. Short chapters feature challenge words defined in the text. The engaging photos will hold the attention of readers as they explore the latest information about black holes or the search for extraterrestrial life. The "Women in Science" section features a different expert in each book, such as specialists at NASA or the director general of CERN. "It's (Almost) Rocket Science" highlights innovative technology, including the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope and the Mars Rover. Each title provides the directions for a science experiment using household items. VERDICT An excellent hi-lo series for intermediate and middle school readers.

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