To review, now, the chain of reasoning by which we have been led to regard it probable that upon the surface of Mars we see the effects of local intelligence. We find, in the first place, that the... More > broad physical conditions of the planet are not antagonistic to some form of life; secondly, that there is an apparent dearth of water upon the planet's surface,and therefore, if beings of sufficient intelligence inhabited it, they would have to resort to irrigation to support life; thirdly, that there turns out to be a network of markings covering the disk precisely counterparting what a system of irrigation would look like; and, lastly, that there is a set of spots placed where we should expect to find the lands thus artificially fertilized, and behaving as such constructed oases should. All this, of course, may be a set of coincidences, signifying nothing; but the probability points the other way.< Less
Billy Chen and Amber Harris are two 10-year olds who, along with their parents, steal a ride on the space shuttle to avoid the impending destruction of Earth. Billy's father, a particle physicist,... More > believes he has accidentally created a black hole. To save humanity, a team of six adults and two children are rushed off to Mars to start a new colony. This story is exciting and fun -- and entirely safe for kids!< Less
Billy Chen and Amber Harris are two 10-year olds who, along with their parents, steal a ride on the space shuttle to avoid the impending destruction of Earth. Billy's father, a particle physicist,... More > believes he has accidentally created a black hole. To save humanity, a team of six adults and two children are rushed off to Mars to start a new colony. This story is exciting and fun -- and entirely safe for kids!< Less
The first of the three classic books Percival Lowell wrote about Mars...and the first in which he suggests that the famous "canals" may be artefacts of a dead or dying civilization.... More > Lowell's theory---though derided by most professional astronomers (and for good reason)---had an enormous impact on both the evolution of planetary exploration and science fiction. Lowell's ideas were the direct inspiration for authors ranging from H.G. Wells and Edgar Rice Burroughs to Ray Bradbuy. Originally published in 1895. Contains the original illustrations and a biographical afterword.< Less
The first of the three classic books Percival Lowell wrote about Mars...and the first in which he suggests that the famous "canals" may be artefacts of a dead or dying civilization.... More > Lowell's theory---though derided by most professional astronomers (and for good reason)---had an enormous impact on both the evolution of planetary exploration and science fiction. Lowell's ideas were the direct inspiration for authors ranging from H.G. Wells and Edgar Rice Burroughs to Ray Bradbuy. Originally published in 1895. Contains the original illustrations and a biographical afterword.< Less
