L. Children's Literature, 1968 . — 183 s. , il. A scientific and artistic book about how people's perceptions of Mars and Martians have changed over the centuries, and how many of the legends surrounding this mysterious planet have dissipated with the beginning of the space age. The author explores not only scientific representations, but also all sorts of legends, literary interpretations of the image of Martians. A book full of facts and scientific information is written fascinatingly and is read with unfailing interest. This star is Mars!Miracles on Mars Where can I live?On Mars is incomprehensible!The burning secret must be revealed. Searching for Martian footprints. Martians enemies?The Martians friends?It is necessary to fly to Mars!It is difficult to fly to Mars. What will happen next?What we saw on Mars: An excerpt from the diary