Planet Mars: Story of Another World (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy)

Planet Mars: Story of Another World (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy)
by François Forget, François Costard, Philippe Lognonné

Planet Mars: Story of Another World (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy)
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Author: François Costard, François Forget, Philippe Lognonné
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-12
ISBN: 0387489258
Number of pages: 231
Publisher: Praxis
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Book Review: One of my favorite mars books.Must read
Summary: 5 Stars

Planet Mars Story of Another world is one of my favorite Mars books. As an amateur astronomer for 40 years and a Mars Society member I have read many books on Mars( see my other reviews for a few more Mars books). This book is quite remarkable. Its NOT a kids book but is an easy read. No heavy math.

Originally published in French the English translation is perfect. No mistakes. The authors Francois Forget, Francois Costard are highly respected scientists and professor Philippe Lognonne is well know in his field. The French book edition won the 2004 Grand Prix du Livre Scientifique d'Orsay.

It not a coffee table picture book but half of the 224 pages are fantastic quality pictures of Mars sites by different spacecraft and rovers and excellent drawings describing what the authors are saying. One of the best books that illustrates exactly what the author is saying. The descriptions and writings of the various subjects are well written and packed with information.For me a quality picture or drawing of scientific information is always helpful.

The 5 parts of the book are listed by the age of Mars starting with its origin and ending with man exploring Mars. Much information and pictures are given tracing the past flowing of liquid water on Mars. Mars weather is discussed. Both Mars moons are described. Many many topics are talked about and these topics are richly illustrated.At the end of the book Dr Robert Zubrin's "Mars Direct" approach is talked about. The lower cost way to send 4 people to Mars using preexisting technology and have them explore Mars for 1 1/2 years. . Definitely the way to go. ( Read Dr Robert Zubrin's The Case for Mars 5 stars).

Its rare to give ANY book a 5 star plus rating on both the writing and illustrations. The scientist and professor authors did it right. One of the best comparison writing to picture books I have ever read.

Parents can show their kids the many pictures and read the descriptions. Not too technical. If interested in Mars both will love this book. A great addition to any home library. Enjoy

Summary of Planet Mars: Story of Another World (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy)

Mars, like planet Earth, is a complex and vast world with a long history. The authors of this book give a new insight of Mars by adopting an original outline based on history rather than on subtopic (atmosphere, surface, interior). They focus on the past and present evolution of Mars and also incorporate all the recent results from the space missions of Mars Express, Spirit and Opportunity.

This book goes to the heart of current planetological research, and illustrates it with many beautiful images. The authors describe the magnificent scenery on Mars including Olympus Mons, more than 20,000 metres high and the solar system's biggest volcano. At Mars' poles, glaciers, formed from thousands of fine strata, are evidence of past climatic fluctuations. Drs Forget and Costard and Professor Lognonne introduce a new world and reveal the workings of the planet Mars. They answer the questions: How was Mars formed? Why has its evolution followed a different path to that of Earth? What do its river beds, volcanoes and glaciers tell us about its past? Could life have existed there? Does it exist there now? What processes `drive' Mars today?

The five parts of the book trace the history of Mars. Part 1 examines its formation from the ashes of dead stars, more than 45 billion years ago. Part 2 travels through its early and turbulent youth and gradual, 35-billion-year long metamorphosis. Part 3 traces the creation of great planetary structures while Part 4 explores this active planet as it is today, with its dust storms, water features and atmosphere, and shows that Mars is subject to continual climatic change. Finally in Part 5, the story of the recent exploration of Mars and current research in laboratories and space agencies in preparation for the missions of the next twenty years is recounted.

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