The Mighty Mars Rovers: The Incredible Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780547478814)

The Mighty Mars Rovers tells the greatest space robot adventure of all time--one of the most successful space explorations ever undertaken.

On June 10, 2003, a little rover named Spirit blasted off on a rocket headed for Mars. A month later, a twin rover named Opportunity soared through the solar system with the same mission: to find out if Mars ever had water that could have supported life. They were expected to last no more than three months on the frigid, harsh planet. Instead, they explored the red planet for years.

Packed with full-color photos, this 80-page book is a thrilling addition to the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series, told through the eyes--and heart--of Steven Squyres, the lead scientist on the mission.

This suspenseful page-turner captures the hair-raising human emotions felt during the adventures with two tough rovers.

Author: Elizabeth Rusch
ISBN-10: 054747881X
ISBN-13: 9780547478814
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: English
Published: 06/19/2012
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.20w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.4
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 151231 / Mighty Mars Rovers: The Incredible Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity

Award: Orbis Pictus Award - Honor Book
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012
Booklist 06/01/2012 pg. 77
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2012
School Library Journal 07/01/2012 pg. 100
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2012 pg. 119
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2012 pg. 75
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2012 pg. 35
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style