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Gr 7–9—Rusch covers not only the scientific aspects of Mars exploration but also the personalities of the people who made it happen, and profiles the rovers themselves, Spirit and Opportunity. Her comprehensive research shines through in her detailed style as she zeroes in on the behind-the-scenes efforts of launching a scientific mission. Full-color photographs on every page in this picture-book-size volume illuminate the Mars surf...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The spectacularly successful, scientifically groundbreaking 2004 Mars Exploration Rover Mission provided compelling evidence for the possibility of water on Mars. It was a public relations triumph as well, due in no small part to the appeal of the two "little" rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, vehicles that embody much of what we find appealing in space explorers: extraordinary toughness and diligent attention to demanding scientific tasks. Those characteristics, too, are displayed by the mission’s principal scien...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The groundbreaking 2004 Mars Exploration Rover Mission of "little" rovers <i>Spirit</i> and <i>Opportunity</i> provided evidence for the possibility of water ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More