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Exploration

Exploring Mars

Peggy J. Parks

Describes early and current studies of Mars and the future of human exploration of the planet.

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Mars On Earth

Robert Zubrin

Describes how an international group of scientists, students, and others initiated, funded, and carried out projects to test humans and equipment in preparation for future expeditions to the Red Plane

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Sir Walter Ralegh and the Quest for El Dorado

Marc Aronson

Recounts the adventurous life of the English explorer and courtier who spelled his name "Ralegh" and led many expeditions to the New World.

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Space Exploration

Carole Stott

Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.

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Christopher Columbus and his Legacy

Discusses the motives of the conquistadors, treatment of the Indians, and 20th-century views of Columbus.

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