Life on Earth - and Beyond

An Astrobiologist's Quest

Pamela S. Turner

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Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
01 January 2014

Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA)

Is there life beyond Earth?

NASA astrobiologist Dr. Chris McKay has searched the earth's most extreme environments on his quest to understand what factors are necessary to sustain life.

Pamela S. Turner offers readers an inside look at Dr. McKay's research, explaining his findings and his hopes for future exploration both on Earth and beyond. Behind-the-scenes photos capture Dr. McKay, his expeditions, and the amazing microbes that survive against all odds.

By: Pamela S. Turner
Imprint: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 264mm, Width: 202mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 610g
ISBN: 9781580891332
ISBN 10: 1580891330
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 01 January 2014
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Is there life beyond Earth? NASA astrobiologist Dr. Chris McKay has searched the earth's most extreme environments on his quest to understand what factors are necessary to sustain life. Pamela S. Turner offers readers an inside look at Dr. McKay's research, explaining his findings and his hopes for future exploration both on Earth and beyond. Behind-the-scenes photos capture Dr. McKay, his expeditions, and the amazing microbes that survive against all odds.