First Landing
Book description
When the first human exploratory mission to Mars is left stranded on the planet, five scientists must rely on their own ingenuity and skill to rescue themselves, in a debut novel by the scientist-author of The Case for Mars. Reprint.
Why read it?
1 author picked First Landing as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I'm not supposed to list two books by the same author, but they are very different since one is nonfiction and the other fiction, and given the dearth of realistic stories about colonizing Mars I think this one should be included. As Zubrin is an expert on the scientific and technological aspects of travel to Mars, they are described as accurately as our present knowledge permits, though of course the situation on Earth and the details of the envisioned expedition are wholly fictional. What sets it apart from similar novels is its presentation of the idea that merely exploring Mars…
From Sylvia's list on colonizing Mars of interest to young adults.
Want books like First Landing?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 86 books like First Landing.
Browse books like First Landing
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in Mars, spaceflight, and earth?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about Mars, spaceflight, and earth.