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OverviewOn June 10, 2003, a little rover named Spirit blasted off on a rocket headed for Mars. On July 7, 2003, a twin rover named Opportunity soared through the solar system with the same mission: to find out if Mars ever had water that could have supported life.A thrilling addition to the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series, The Mighty Mars Rovers tells the greatest space robot adventure of all time through the eyes and heart of Steven Squyres, professor of astronomy at Cornell University and lead scientist on the mission. This suspenseful page-turner captures the hair-raising human emotions felt during the adventures with two tough rovers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Elizabeth RuschPublisher: Turtleback Books Imprint: Turtleback Books Edition: Bound for Schools & Libraries ed. Dimensions: Width: 22.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 27.70cm Weight: 0.567kg ISBN: 9780606398121ISBN 10: 0606398120 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 27 June 2017 Recommended Age: From 9 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile 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 ContentsReviews-NYPL 100 Titles for Reading & Sharing, 2012 </p>(star) Enthralling . . . How extraordinary to visit Mars in Spirit; readers will be very glad of the Opportunity. --<i>Kirkus, </i> starred review </p>(star) Well documented and fully illustrated with many colorful photos and digital images, this is a book that space technology fans won't want to miss. --<i>Booklist</i>, starred review</p>(star) This detailed look at planning, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a highly complex scientific mission puts a human face on an incredible accomplishment. --<i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review</p>(star) Rusch's account skillfully captures the exciting quest for knowledge that drives Squyres and his team through the leaps and setbacks of scientific exploration. --<i>Horn Book</i>, starred review -NYPL 100 Titles for Reading & Sharing, 2012 (star) Enthralling . . . How extraordinary to visit Mars in Spirit; readers will be very glad of the Opportunity. --Kirkus, starred review (star) Well documented and fully illustrated with many colorful photos and digital images, this is a book that space technology fans won't want to miss. --Booklist, starred review(star) This detailed look at planning, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a highly complex scientific mission puts a human face on an incredible accomplishment. --School Library Journal, starred review(star) Rusch's account skillfully captures the exciting quest for knowledge that drives Squyres and his team through the leaps and setbacks of scientific exploration. --Horn Book, starred review Author InformationThe award-winning freelance writer Elizabeth Rusch has published more than one hundred articles in magazines such as Muse, Smithsonian, and Mother Jones. She is the author of a number award-winning nonfiction titles for children, including: Generation Fix, Will it Blow?, The Planet Hunter, and For the Love of Music: The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart. This is her first book forHoughton Mifflin. Elizabeth lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family. Liz has a four-inch-high scale model rover, which she kept next to her computer for inspiration while writing this book. The model rover toppled over and broke so many times that she can t believe Spirit and Opportunity have survived roaming Mars for more than six years. You can visit Liz online at www.elizabethrusch.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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