The mighty Mars rovers : the incredible adventures of Spirit and Opportunity / by Elizabeth Rusch.
In the summer of 2003, two little rovers named Spirit and Opportunity blasted off on rockets headed for Mars with a singular mission: to find out if Mars ever had water that could have supported life. This book tells the greatest space robot adventure of all time through the eyes--and heart--of Steven Squyres, lead scientist on the mission, capturing the suspense and emotion felt during the adventures of the two tough rovers.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780547478814
- ISBN: 054747881X
- Physical Description: 79 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 x 29 cm.
- Publisher: Boston, Mass. : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2012.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-78) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Mars exploration rover mission -- Mission impossible -- The making of the Mars rovers -- Are we really on Mars? -- Hitting the dusty trail -- Can Opportunity climb down? -- Can Spirit climb up? -- The problem with courage -- A broken Spirit -- Opportunity's last stand? -- Free Spirit -- Mission more than accomplished!
- Citation/References Note:
- Junior Library Guild
- Target Audience Note:
- 10-12.5-7.950L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader (AR) MG 6.4 3.0Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.4 3 151231.
- Awards Note:
- A Junior Library Guild selection
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- 48 of 50 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma Public Library | J523.43 Rus (Text) | 38950610562789 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
