Winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novel • Discover the novel that launched one of science fiction’s most beloved, acclaimed, and awarded trilogies: Kim Stanley Robinson’s masterly near-future chronicle of interplanetary colonization. “A staggering book . . . the best novel on the colonization of Mars that has ever been written.”—Arthur C. Clarke For centuries, the barren, desolate landscape of the red planet has beckoned to humankind. Now a group of one hundred colonists begins a mission whose ultimate goal is to transform Mars into a more Earthlike planet. They will place giant satellite mirrors in Martian orbit to reflect light onto its surface. Black dust sprinkled on the polar caps will capture warmth and melt the ice. And massive tunnels drilled into the mantle will create stupendous vents of hot gases. But despite these ambitious goals, there are some who would fight to the death to prevent Mars from ever being changed.

All three volumes of the worldwide bestselling Mars trilogy.

Seventeen wide-ranging essays explore the evolving scientific understanding of Mars, and the relationship between that understanding and the role of Mars in literature, the arts and popular culture. Essays in the first section examine different approaches to Mars by scientists and writers Jules Verne and J.H. Rosny. Section Two covers the uses of Mars in early Bolshevik literature, Wells, Brackett, Burroughs, Bradbury, Heinlein, Dick and Robinson, among others. The third section looks at Mars as a cultural mirror in science fiction. Essayists include prominent writers (e.g., Kim Stanley Robinson), scientists and literary critics from many nations.

Uncover the mysteries, wonders, and history of Mars—as close to an eye-witness perspective of the incredible Red Planet as any reader can get. The history of Mars is drawn not just on its surface, but also down into its broken bedrock and up into its frigid air. Most of all, it stretches back into deep time, where the trackways of the past have been obliterated and there is no discernible trace of where they started from or how they travelled, only where they ended up. From the planet’s formation 4.5 billion years ago, through eras that featured cataclysmic meteor strikes, explosive volcanoes and a vast ocean that spanned the entire upper hemisphere, to the long, frozen ages that saw its atmosphere steadily thinning and leaking away into space, planetary geologist Dr. Simon Morden presents a tantalizing vision of our nearest neighbour, its dramatic history, and astonishing present.

Join us on an extraordinary journey to the Red Planet, where the future of humanity unfolds amidst the crimson dust and endless possibilities. In "Mars Unleashed: Colonizing the Red Planet," we embark on a compelling odyssey of human ambition, resilience, and discovery as we explore the tantalizing dream of making Mars our second home. Delve into the complexities of space travel, from the immense physical challenges to the mental fortitude required to survive the harsh Martian landscape. Gain insight into the history of Martian exploration, from the first robotic missions to the audacious plans of space agencies and private companies racing to reach this enigmatic world. This book takes you behind the scenes of the human mission to Mars, offering a step-by-step account of what it takes to journey to and establish a foothold on this distant planet. Explore the intricacies of Martian life support systems, habitats, and the science that will drive our exploration. But the journey to Mars is about more than just science and technology; it's a profound human endeavor. Discover the emotional and psychological challenges faced by those who venture into the cosmos and the development of a unique Martian society, born from the vision of a multi-planetary future. As we explore the implications of making Mars our second home, we delve into the legal and ethical considerations of space colonization, illuminating the path forward for humanity beyond Earth. And as we push the boundaries of what's possible, we reveal how Mars colonization can potentially reshape our economy, industry, and our approach to interplanetary trade. Yet, while we reach for the stars, we must also be mindful of our responsibilities to both Mars and Earth. The lessons we learn from Mars colonization extend far beyond space travel, touching on sustainability, resource conservation, and the critical importance of safeguarding our home planet. In "Mars Unleashed," we celebrate the unwavering spirit of exploration and human potential. This book is not just a narrative of our journey to Mars, but a glimpse into the endless possibilities that the future holds, as we boldly reach for the stars and shape the destiny of humanity in a universe full of promise. Discover the adventure, the science, and the dreams that drive us toward "Mars Unleashed." Order your copy today and prepare to be captivated by the endless potential of our journey to the Red Planet. This book description is designed to draw readers into the exciting world of Mars colonization and convey the grand vision and significance of the journey.

From first introductions to deep dives into the wonders of our world, Rivet nonfiction books fascinate young readers. A level 5 reader in the Astronomy This Week series, Mars: Red Planet Machines will feed readers' curiosity about Space, and Transportation.

It is the year 2037 and Stan Rhodes is the American captain of Endurance III, a V-shaped spacecraft on the last leg of a 56-million-kilometer journey to Mars. It’s crucial to the success of the Mars mission that Rhodes and his crew land their ship within ten kilometers of an emergency ascent vehicle and a cargo ship that had previously landed on the surface of the Red Planet. They succeed in landing at the designated site. But when they reach the cargo ship

The Case for Mars makes living in space seem more possible than ever in this updated 25th anniversary edition, featuring the latest information on the planet's exploration and the drive to send humans there. Since the beginning of human history, Mars has been an alluring dream—the stuff of legends, gods, and mystery. The planet most like ours, it had long been thought impossible to reach, let alone explore and inhabit. But that is changing fast. In February 2021, the American rover Perseverance will touch down on Mars. Equipped with a powerful suite of scientific instruments—including some that will attempt to make oxygen from the Martian atmosphere—the rover also carries a helicopter that will take spectacular panoramic movies from the air. Most exciting of all, a spectrometer onboard may find evidence of fossils left behind by microbes millions of years ago, when the planet was warm and wet, proving at last that life on Earth is not unique, but a general phenomenon in the universe. Meanwhile, in Boca Chica, Texas, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has created a shipyard that is building and testing the vessels that will take humans to Mars before this decade is out. Leading space exploration expert Robert Zubrin crafted the daring blueprint for humanity’s reach to the Red Planet twenty-five years ago, when he first published The Case for Mars. Now, in this updated edition, he looks to the future once more to describe how—in an era when the American space program and private companies like SpaceX are racing to send astronauts to Mars—our first colonies there are imminent. In the grand tradition of successful explorers, Zubrin calls for a travel-light and live-off-the-land approach to Martian settlement. He explains how scientists can use present-day technology to send humans to Mars, produce fuel and oxygen on the planet’s surface with its own natural resources, build bases and communities, and one day, terraform—or alter the atmosphere of the planet in order to pave the way for sustainable life. As a landmark new mission opens the decisive campaign to take humans to the Red Planet, Zubrin lays out a comprehensive plan to build life on a new world.

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