{"product_id":"mars-is-9781682631881","title":"Mars Is","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning author and former mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade (\u003ci\u003eCountdown\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Computer Called Katherine\u003c\/i\u003e) explores the remarkable beauty of Mars in this timely photo-packed space extravaganza.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor young readers eagerly following NASA's Mars Exploration Program and awaiting continued discoveries on the Red Planet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, people have been intrigued by Mars, and over time, scientists have made exciting discoveries, such as the planet's Earth-like weather and seasons. But curious earthlings want to know more. Does Mars have deserts? Volcanos? Or signs of life? Could people live there someday?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScientists decided to take a closer look. They built a powerful camera called the HiRise (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) and loaded it onto a rocket. The rocket blasted off on August 12, 2005, and seven months later, the camera began orbiting Mars. It sent back astounding, revealing photos showing the world what Mars really is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith elegant spare prose, award-winning nonfiction author and former rocket engineer Suzanne Slade leads readers through some of these stunning photos taken by the most advanced camera ever sent to another planet. A visual feast for space enthusiasts and STEAM fans that will expand readers' assumptions and understanding of Mars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher's guide available \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Peachtree Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781682631881\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48","brand":"Suzanne Slade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39329860681909,"sku":"9781682631881","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e23fd243-0d34-4ea0-9f40-e87c9499fcf4.jpg?v=1614692815","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/mars-is-9781682631881","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}