Mars Landers

This title features the missions of landers that have been sent to Mars and collected science data and photographs from a stationary point on the planet's surface. Through simple text, maps, and stunning photography, readers will learn about the twin U.S. Viking missions of the 1970s, early Russian efforts, the U.S. Mars Pathfinder, and the European Space Agency's Beagle 2. Planned future missions are also explored. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline of key events People have been fascinated with Mars since the dawn of civilization. This series will examine the Red Planet's physical characteristics, and how its mythology over centuries has affected popular culture in books and films. All the major spacecraft that have been sent to Mars will be covered, as well as NASA's future plans to send humans to the mysterious planet. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.