Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet by Leonard David (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet by Leonard David Created alongside the spectacular NatGeo television 6-part docudrama "Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet" produced by Ron Howard - this companion book provides the scientific backstory on how we will build a new human civilization on Mars. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The next frontier in space exploration is Mars, the red planet-and human habitation of Mars isnt much farther off. In October 2015, NASA declared Mars oan achievable goal;o that same season, Ridley Scott and Matt DamonsaThe Martianadrew crowds into theaters, signaled by its nearly half-billion-dollar gross in the first two months. Now the National Geographic Channel goes years fast-forward with oMars,o a six-part series documenting and dramatizing the next 25 years as humans land on and learn to live on Mars. Following on the visionary success of Buzz Aldrins Mission to Marsaand the visual glory of Marc KaufmansaMars Up Close, this companion book to the Nat Geo series shows the science behind the mission and the challenges awaiting those brave individuals. The book combines science, technology, photography, art, and story-telling, offering what only National Geographic can create. Clear scientific explanations, gorgeous photography from outer space and the planet itself, and dramatic scenes from the TV series featuring exquisitely constructed sets made to replicate Mars make the Mars experience real and provide amazing visuals to savor and return to again and again. Notes Created alongside the spectacular NatGeo television 6-part docudrama Red Planet produced by Ton Howard - this companion book provides the scientific backstory on how we will build a new human civilization on Mars. Author Biography RON HOWARD has made a lifelong career in television and film, winning numerous accolades and awards as actor, director, and producer. He is co-chair with Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment, which has recently partnered with National Geographic on Breakthrough as well as Red Planet. LEONARD DAVID is an award-winning space journalist who has been reporting on space activities for over 50 years. He frequently contributes to the website Space.com as their oSpace Insider Columnisto and is the coauthor of Buzz AldrinsaMission to Mars. In 2015, he became the first recipient of the American Astronautical Societys (AAS) oOrdway Award for Sustained Excellence in Spaceflight Historyo in the category of journalism, and in 2010 he received the National Space Press Club Award. Review "This big, welcoming book--brimming with mind-revving photographs and artists conceptions and written with verve and precision by David--provides the foundation on which the scientifically rigorous, speculatively imaginative series was built." --Booklist "What a spectacular and captivating book. The text is expertly written, really engaging, and captures the optimism we all feel." --Pascal Lee, Planetary Scientist, Mars Institute Review Quote "What a spectacular and captivating book. The text is expertly Details ISBN1426217587 Author Leonard David Pages 304 Publisher National Geographic Society Language English ISBN-10 1426217587 ISBN-13 9781426217586 Media Book Format Hardcover Short Title MARS Year 2016 Imprint National Geographic Society Country of Publication United States DEWEY 629.4553 Illustrations illustrations Subtitle Our Future on the Red Planet Publication Date 2016-10-25 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2016-11-17 AU Release Date 2016-11-17 NZ Release Date 2016-11-17 US Release Date 2016-11-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137750102;

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