Life on earth-- and beyond : an astrobiologist's quest / Pamela S. Turner.
Turner, Pamela S.
2008
QH327 .T87 2008 (Mapit)
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Title
Life on earth-- and beyond : an astrobiologist's quest / Pamela S. Turner.
Author
Turner, Pamela S.
ISBN
9781580891332
1580891330
9781580891349 (pbk.)
1580891349 (pbk.)
Publication Details
Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, c2008.
Language
English
Description
109 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.
Call Number
QH327 .T87 2008
Dewey Decimal Classification
571.0919
Summary
Presents the work of NASA astrobiologist Dr. Chris McKay as he investigates the factors necessary to sustain life on both Earth and other planets, performing experiments under extreme weather conditions in Antarctia, Siberia, and the Sahara Desert.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Introduction: Are we alone?
Between a rock and a cold place: Dry valleys, Antarctica
Evolution of a scientist: Mars underground
Is life liquid?: Atacama Desert, Chile
Rip Van Microbe: Siberia, Northern Russia
Mother of all deserts: Sahara, Northern Africa
Life under ice: Lake Hoare, Antarctica
Conclusion: Rose for the red planet
Researching life on Earth
and beyond
Resources
Acknowledgments
Photo credits
Index.

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