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Scott, Elaine

Mars and the Search for Life

60 pp. | Clarion | October, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-0-618-76695-6 $17.00

(2) 4-6 Scott traces the history of our fascination with the possibility of life on Mars. She explains in detail how geologic findings could serve as evidence for the presence of water. Additional attention is focused on the challenges relating to spacecraft. Abundant color, color-enhanced, and black-and-white images give readers a feel for the Martian surface, and artistic renderings illustrate new technologies. Websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2009