Books in Mission: Science series

Will human beings ever explore Mars? Can it be colonized? Find out in this fascinating book on Martian exploration.

There is oil under the ice in the Arctic, but how much? How would getting it affect this protected ecosystem? Find out in this fascinating book.

This series introduces real-world science examples that explain how scientists go about their work. By using newsworthy stories from the world of science and first-hand accounts that communicate excitement and present scientists as role models, this series really brings science to life.

How soon can you board a rocketship to Mars? And how will you survive when you get there? There are so many challenges to overcome in sending a human into space, such as problems of distance, fuel, and propulsion. This compelling book describes the history and future of space travel and the exciting areas of research travel presents.

How was the solar system created? Why are the Sun and Moon the same size in the sky? These are just some of the questions answered in this exciting book about our seemingly endless solar system. Readers will love the problem-solving focus that makes space exploration an adventure in innovation.

Find out how scientists, engineers, environmentalists, and doctors go about their work in this series for reluctant readers. Includes newsworthy stories of exciting and current scientific challenges to convey core concepts and skills.

Find out how scientists, engineers, environmentalists, and doctors go about their work in this series for reluctant readers. Includes newsworthy stories of exciting and current scientific challenges to convey core concepts and skills.

This book takes a look at what a space home might look like and what it would take to live on Marsthe Red Planet (or any other place in space, for that matter). From the Mars ice home of the future to a make-your-own project, this book will enthrall and inspire readers and future engineers.

For years, space scientists have been asking the question Is there other life out there? Readers will enjoy the fascinating history of our search for extraterrestrial lifefrom aliens to tiny microbeswith technology such as telescopes, radio signals, and monitoring systems.

"For years, space scientists have been asking the question "Is there other life out there?" Readers will enjoy the fascinating history of our search for extraterrestrial life--from aliens to tiny microbes--with technology such as telescopes, radio signals, and monitoring systems."--

This series introduces real-world science examples that explain how scientists go about their work. By using newsworthy stories from the world of science and first-hand accounts that communicate excitement and present scientists as role models, this series really brings science to life.