Destination Mars: In Art, Myth, and Science
by By Wright, Susan, Caidin, Martin, and Barbree, Jay
Category: Science , Cosmology

Examines how the red planet has been perceived throughout human history in mythology, religion, astrology, folklore, early scientific history, science fiction, and the modern era of scientific discovery and space travel. Special attention is given to NASA's exploration of Mars, from the first man-made satellite to orbit Mars and the first man-made observation vehicle to land on Mars, to information about the two current missions: Pathfinder and the Mars Global Surveyor. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.