Welcome to Mars : making a home on the Red Planet /

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by Aldrin, Buzz,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Dyson, Marianne J,--author. Series: National Geographic kids Physical details: 96 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. Subject(s): Space flight to Mars | Space colonies | Space flight to Mars. | Space colonies. | Exploration of Mars (Planet) | Space colonies. | Space flight to Mars. | Children's literature 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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St. Jean Elementary School 523.43 ALD Available

Includes bibliographical references (page 91) and index.

Introduction: Why Mars? -- All aboard! -- Off to Mars -- Approaching Mars -- Riches of Mars -- Martian home -- Conclusion: Green Mars -- Afterword -- Further study -- Glossary.

The Apollo 11 astronaut invites young people to evaluate Mars as a potential planet for human colonization, and describes what Mars residents might experience while traveling to and living on the Red Planet.

Grades 4-8.

A Junior Library Guild selection