Mars

Our Future on the Red Planet

Leonard David

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National Geographic Society
31 October 2016

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular astronomy & space

The next frontier in space exploration is Mars, the red planet. National Geographic goes years fast-forward to take a peek into the gravity-defying world of outer space with stunning photography, amazing visuals, and strong science. This companion book to the National Geographic Channel series dramatizes the next 25 years as humans land on and learn to live on Mars. Filled withvivid photographs taken on Earth, in space, and on Mars; arresting maps; and commentaryfrom the world's top planetary scientists, this fascinating book will take you millions ofmiles away-and decades into the future-to our next home in the solar system.

By: Leonard David
Imprint: National Geographic Society
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 276mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 1.478kg
ISBN: 9781426217586
ISBN 10: 1426217587
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 31 October 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Leonard David is an award-winning space journalist who has been reporting on space activities for over 50 years.

Reviews for Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet

This big, welcoming book brimming with mind-revving photographs and artists conceptions and written with verve and precision by David provides the foundation on which the scientifically rigorous, speculatively imaginative series was built. <i>Booklist</i> What a spectacular and captivating book. The text is expertlywritten, really engaging, and captures the optimism we all feel. Pascal Lee, Planetary Scientist, MarsInstitute