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2) The Martian
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive--and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at the history of Mars, summarizes current scientific knowledge based in part on the Mariner and Viking space probes, compares its features with Earth's, and discusses future plans for studying and exploring the planet.
4) Mars
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs present information about the planet Mars.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Ray Bradbury is a storyteller without peer, a poet of the possible, and, indisputably, one of America's most beloved authors. In a much celebrated literary career that has spanned six decades, he has produced an astonishing body of work: unforgettable novels, including Fahrenheit 451 and Something Wicked This Way Comes; essays, theatrical works, screenplays and teleplays; The Illustrated Mein, Dandelion Wine, The October Country, and numerous other...
6) Mars
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and simple text describe the planet Mars, its place in the solar system, what it looks like, and what it is made of.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 25
Language
English
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Description
A young man from Mars comes to Earth & must learn our strange ways. After his arrival on Earth from his home on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith becomes the founder and pastor of a new religious sect and the sensation he creates teaches Earth some unforgettable lessons, including grokking, watersharing, and love. One of the greatest science fiction novels ever published, Stranger in a Strange Land's original manuscript had 60,000 words cut. Here at last,...
8) Mars
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the fascinating world of Mars in this colorful book packed with amazing imagery. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the newest information on Mars, the Mars Rover, and our ongoing exploration of the Red Planet. This Level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
"When massive, intelligent aliens from Mars touch down in Victorian England and threaten to destroy the civilized world, humanity's vaunted knowledge proves to be of little use. First published in 1898, H. G. Wells's masterpiece of speculative fiction has thrilled and delighted generations of readers, spawned countless imitations, and inspired dramatizations by such masters as Orson Welles and Steven Spielberg. The War of the Worlds is a fantasy that...
11) Mars
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Mars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
12) Green Mars
Author
Series
Mars trilogy volume 2
Publisher
Bantam Books
Language
English
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Description
On Mars, a war of independence is brewing in an effort to end the exploitation of the planet by Earth-based multinational corporations. In a bid to forestall the conflict, Earth sends Art Randolph to negotiate with the revolutionaries
13) Mars
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
This book chronicles the discovery and explorations of the planet Mars and discusses each of its moons, its place in the solar system, and more.
14) Mars
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Introductory text and full-color images explore the physical characteristics and discovery of the planet Mars. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip.
16) Red Mars
Author
Series
Mars trilogy volume 1
Publisher
Bantam Books
Language
English
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Description
Chronicles the colonization of Mars in the year 2026. In his most ambitious project to date, award-winning author Kim Stanley Robinson utilizes years of research and cutting-edge science in the first of three novels that will chronicle the colonization of Mars. For eons, sandstorms have swept the barren desolate landscape of the red planet. For centuries, Mars has beckoned to mankind to come and conquer its hostile climate. Now, in the year 2026,...
17) Mars
Author
Series
Publisher
Bantam Books
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English
Description
Half Navajo American Jamie Waterman is a geologist whose dream comes true when he is selected for the first landing team on Mars. He endures the rigors of training, the personality conflicts and political intrigues, as well as the dangers of traveling over 100 million kilometers in space. Once the international crew lands on Mars, they discover they must battle not only the alien land they have invaded but earthbound bureaucrats as well. As they head...
18) Mars
Author
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
1991
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Reviews the history of Earth's observation of the red planet since ancient times, explores the results of modern scientific studies carried out by telescope, satellite, and landing probe, and speculates on a future human landing.
19) Mars
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
In this informative series title, readers can discover the Red Planet with information from ancient astronomers to the amazing robotic rovers of today.
20) Mars
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book discusses the orbit, atmosphere, surface features, and exploration of the planet Mars.