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OverviewThe next frontier in space exploration is Mars, the red planet. National Geographic goes years fast-forward to take a peek into the gravity-defying world of outer space with stunning photography, amazing visuals, and strong science. This companion book to the National Geographic Channel series dramatizes the next 25 years as humans land on and learn to live on Mars. Filled withvivid photographs taken on Earth, in space, and on Mars; arresting maps; and commentaryfrom the world's top planetary scientists, this fascinating book will take you millions ofmiles away-and decades into the future-to our next home in the solar system. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Leonard DavidPublisher: National Geographic Society Imprint: National Geographic Society Dimensions: Width: 27.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 1.478kg ISBN: 9781426217586ISBN 10: 1426217587 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 25 October 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsWhat a spectacular and captivating book. The text is expertlywritten, really engaging, and captures the optimism we all feel. Pascal Lee, Planetary Scientist, MarsInstitute This big, welcoming book brimming with mind-revving photographs and artists conceptions and written with verve and precision by David provides the foundation on which the scientifically rigorous, speculatively imaginative series was built. <i>Booklist</i> What a spectacular and captivating book. The text is expertlywritten, really engaging, and captures the optimism we all feel. Pascal Lee, Planetary Scientist, MarsInstitute Author Information"RON HOWARD has made a lifelong career in television and film, winning numerous accolades and awards as actor, director, and producer. He is co-chair with Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment, which has recently partnered with National Geographic on Breakthrough as well as Red Planet. LEONARD DAVID is an award-winning space journalist who has been reporting on space activities for over 50 years. He frequently contributes to the website Space.com as their ""Space Insider Columnist"" and is the coauthor of Buzz Aldrin'sMission to Mars. In 2015, he became the first recipient of the American Astronautical Society's (AAS) ""Ordway Award for Sustained Excellence in Spaceflight History"" in the category of journalism, and in 2010 he received the National Space Club Press Award." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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