Questions About Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void

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It is not rated highly on Amazon. Is it really worth the read?

Msl Definitely worth reading. Mary Roach offers a interesting behind the scenes view of the world of space astronauts along with bits of unknown trivia. I…moreDefinitely worth reading. Mary Roach offers a interesting behind the scenes view of the world of space astronauts along with bits of unknown trivia. I found it humorous, insightful, and a bit quirky. Would read again.(less)

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I was thinking of playing this audiobook on a road trip. Is there anything in it that's inappropriate for a 6 and 9 year old?

Morgan LaRue Yes, definitely not for young children (although they'd probably find the how-to-poop-in-space section hilarious).…moreYes, definitely not for young children (although they'd probably find the how-to-poop-in-space section hilarious).(less)

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can i think one day we can go on mars and make our cities on mars ?

Scott Bordelon Although the book touches on travel to Mars, it doesn't really get into the plausibility or motivation of colonizing Mars. …moreAlthough the book touches on travel to Mars, it doesn't really get into the plausibility or motivation of colonizing Mars. (less)

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Will we ever send children into space?

Scott Bordelon This book doesn't really suggest any answers to that question. The focus is mostly on the history of space travel.…moreThis book doesn't really suggest any answers to that question. The focus is mostly on the history of space travel.(less)

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how can i read this book?

Jill Mulligan You can buy it from Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003...

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