Mars (Planetary exploration series) - Tapa dura

Each volume in the "Planetary Exploration" series has been designed to introduce aspects of the solar system to young readers. The text has been illustrated with artwork which provides a scientifically accurate portrayal of features of the planet's surfaces, and gives such details as a sunrise over the rings of Saturn and the total eclipse of the sun. This volume describes Earth's closest neighbour, a planet of intense cold and constant volcanic eruptions. Illustrations depict the surface of the planet and the search for Martian life as explored by the "Viking" satellite.