Robert Heinlein’s novel The Red Planet is one such example of this concept. The colonization of Mars has been a long-standing dream of science fiction writers and enthusiasts alike. They also have to contend with dust storms and dangerous Martian animals. The gravity on Mars is only one third of Earth’s, so they can jump very high and their muscles are much stronger. They must wear space suits to protect themselves from the hostile environment. The first men on Mars find a planet that is cool and dry with a very thin atmosphere. His published works, between 1938 and his death in 1988, totaled more than fifty books, including juveniles, non-fiction and short story collections. Often called the “dean of science fiction writers”, he was an unusually prolific writer who wrote more than four times as many novels as short stories. This edition contains the true ending of the story, as Heinlein had intended it.Robert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction writer. The original ending had been changed by the first publishers of this book. Heinlein at his best, with an exciting adventure story, colorful characters and exquisite aliens. Can they warn the colony in time to save it from the administrator's nefarious plans? Once enrolled at the school, Jim and Frank rescue Willis from the authoritarian headmaster who had confiscated the 'pet', Willis, and discover the colonial administrator's plans for Mars, which threatens the very survival of the colony in its present form. The Martian, who is oddly protective of Willis, becomes a 'water friend' to the young boys and exposes them to the true wonders of the planet. While on their way, along with Jim's volleyball-sized native pet, Willis the Bouncer, the boys wander into the 'forbidden' territory where they meet a native Martian, Gekko. Heinlein's iconic Red Planet tells the story of Jim Marlowe and Frank Sutton's journey to the Lowe Academy boarding school on Mars, and the discoveries they make there that impact the future of their entire colony. Marking the first appearance of the Martian elder race that plays such a prominent role in Stranger in a Strange Land, Robert A.

The Martian setting is logically constructed and rich in convincing detail the characters are engaging and the action develops naturally.' -Jack Williamson 'The most thrilling and tingling kind of science fiction story.'- Kirkus Reviews

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