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Can We Live on Mars?
Mind Mappers—making difficult subjects easy to understand
Brief Description
Take a thrilling journey to the Red Planet. Find out how to get there, where to settle, and how to survive. No one has ever been to Mars. It is between 35 million and 250 million miles away, depending on the calendar. But space scientists are...
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Take a thrilling journey to the Red Planet. Find out how to get there, where to settle, and how to survive.
No one has ever been to Mars. It is between 35 million and 250 million miles away, depending on the calendar. But space scientists are developing a rocket to take us.
How do we know when to go? Can we land without crashing and burning? How will we survive when we get there?
Mars has a thin and unbreathable atmosphere, intense radiation, and sandstorms the size of North America. There is no fuel, and the only water is locked in the frozen icecaps and particular rocks.
Can We Live on Mars? unravels the complicated science and logistics of this incredible challenge. Structured uniquely using the visual-thinking technique—mind mapping—complex ideas are broken down into a clear flow of visual information. The mind map connects the information, making it easy to grasp. Even the youngest wannabe astronaut can learn how humans may be able to reach and live on the Red Planet in their own lifetime.
Beautiful Illustrations: Combines the beauty of a picture book with science-based facts and information.
Unique Approach: Can We Live on Mars? is structured using a visual thinking technique called “mind mapping,” where complex ideas are broken down into a clear flow of visual information. The “mind map” connects the information, making it easy to grasp.
Accessible to Every Reader: The text is carefully layered and levelled for emerging to proficient readers.
Complete the Mind Mappers Collection: How Do We Stop Climate Change?, Are We Running Out of Water?, and Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet? are also available.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798886741629
Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 15 October 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated
Contributors:
- Illustrated by El Primo Ramón
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 292.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 755g
Pages: 72
About the Author
Born on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, El Primo Ramón worked as an architect and a graphic designer and has a PhD in Graphical Expression. He gave this up to embrace his passion for illustration, and now produces gorgeous artwork for children’s books, magazines, and to accompany radio shows.
Giles Sparrow studied astronomy at University College London and science communication at Imperial College London. He is now an established author specializing in astronomy, science, technology, and their history and interaction with society. He is a regular contributor to magazines including All About Space and The Sky at Night. He has been writing professionally for many years, and his published books include DK FindOut! Universe, Children’s Encyclopedia of Space, Mars: A New View of the Red Planet, How the Universe Works, The Planets, and The Universe and How to See It.
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