Mars Orbiters

This title features the missions of artificial satellites sent to Mars. Using simple text, maps, and "out-of-this-world" photography, readers learn about the Mariner missions of the 1960s/1970s, plus the U.S. Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Express, Mars Reconnaissance, and others. Also explored are the orbiters of other nations, including Russia, India, and Japan. Planned future missions are also included. 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.