Book
Destination Mars / Alain Dupas.
Record details
- ISBN: 1552979342
- Physical Description: 167 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)
- Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2004.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translation of: Destination Mars. Includes index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Mars (Planet) Mars (Planet) > Exploration |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 523.43 Dup | 31681001541101 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Covering the past, present, and future of Mars, this illustrated study of the Red Planet summarizes the discoveries made by Babylonians and Greeks, and includes recent information on preparations for the first manned voyage to Mars in 2015. - Baker & Taylor
Covering the past, present, and future of Mars, this richly illustrated study of the Red Planet summarizes the discoveries made by Babylonians and Greeks, as well as information on the current preparations for the first manned voyage to Mars in 2015. - Book News
This colorful volume presents a history of space travel and of human interest in the red planet, and then in the same manner relates a fictional account of a human expedition to Mars in 2033. Illustrations and photographs accompany the text, and are displayed on full, double, and fold-out pages. Scientific appendices provide statistical information on planets and satellites, and are followed by a short glossary. Reprinted from the 2002 edition. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Firefly Books Ltd
A timely exploration of dramatic images of the Red Planet.
Because of its proximity and fiery appearance, no other planet in our solar system has so fantastically captured our imagination like Mars. There, scientists hope to find answers to many questions about the origins of life. In fact, NASA regards Mars as the prime objective for space exploration in the twenty-first century.
Destination Mars recounts the history of the timeless fascination we have had with the Red Planet. The book summarizes the discoveries made by the Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, as well as contemporary astronomers.
Destination Mars covers the planet's past, present and future with such topics as:
- Discovering Mars
- Writers such as H.G. Wells, Edgar Rice Burrough and Gene Roddenberry and filmmakers Stanley Kubrick, Brian De Palma and Ridley Scott
- Life on Mars
- Objective Mars
- Travelling to Mars
- The future of Mars.
Also covered are the current preparations of the first manned voyage to Mars planned to launch in 2015. Using fresh perspectives based on actual scientific applications and dramatic images captured by telescopes and probes, the book describes the various strategies for installing a base and developing a permanent colony there.
- Firefly Books Ltd
From ancient time Mars has fascinated people. This book recounts the discovery of Mars, Mars in literature and film, the possibilities of life on Mars, travelling to the planet and looks to the future possibilities of a permanent colony there.
