Exploring Mars
Mango Media (Verlag)
978-1-64250-832-1 (ISBN)
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Learn fun facts about space exploration and answer the most asked questions about Mars. From the search for little green men to live bacteria, we’ve all entertained the idea of extraterrestrial life. But where did this idea come from? What have the Mars robots found, and how has it shaped science today? Written and researched by one of the best Canadian space geographers, Danny Bednar, and NASA scientist/professional martian herself, Dr. Tanya Harrison, Exploring Mars answers these questions and more.
It’s not just rocket science—it’s fun. A solar system gift perfect for anyone interested in space exploration, aerospace, or even science-fiction, this coffee-table beauty is different from other books about space. Tapping into a large network of active and retired scientists, astronauts, writers, and TV personalities, this space book for adults and teens alike crafts a year-by-year anthropology of humanity’s exploration of Mars that manages to be both a handy reference and fun fodder for everyone.
Inside Exploring Mars, you’ll find:
A timeline of our exploration of Mars with photos and descriptions of significant events from each year, like the first Mars landing
Interviews, quotes, and answers to your foremost questions from top scientists and Mars experts
Explanations of the science and lore surrounding Mars accompanied by popular memes and anecdotes about the red planet
If you like non-fiction space books such as Liftoff, This Book Is a Planetarium, or Extraterrestrial, you’ll love Exploring Mars.
Dr. Tanya Harrison calls herself a “professional martian.” She has spent over a decade working as a scientist and in mission operations on multiple NASA Mars missions, including the Curiosity and Opportunity rovers. Her specialty lies in geomorphology: the study of a planet’s evolution based on its surface features. Before Mars, however, Tanya had her head in the stars as an astronomer studying the metal content of star clusters and recurring novae systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Western Ontario, a Masters in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Wesleyan University, and a B.Sc. in Astronomy and Physics from the University of Washington. Tanya is also an advocate for advancing the status of women in science and for accessibility in the geosciences. You can find her prolifically tweeting about the Red Planet—and her experiences with both #WomenInSTEM and #DisabledInSTEM as @tanyaofmars. Danny Bednar is Canada’s second-best Space Geographer and researcher with the Canadian Space Agency. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. His areas of interest include the use of satellites in addressing climate change and the robotic exploration of our solar system for scientific purposes. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography, with a focus on climate change policy from Western University, where he has also been teaching about space exploration since 2012. Danny is the founder of the international project group for Ethics and Human Rights in the Space Sector and has published papers in various academic and scientific journals, including Planetary and Space Science and The Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 14.12.2023 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | color photographs throughout; 40 Illustrations, unspecified |
| Verlagsort | FL |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-64250-832-2 / 1642508322 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-64250-832-1 / 9781642508321 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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