The Martian

In the Young Readers Edition of The Martian : Classroom-appropriate language Discussion questions and activities Q&A with Andy Weir Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive – and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. Damaged machinery, the unforgiving environment, or plain old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit, he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

In the Young Readers Edition of The Martian : Classroom-appropriate language Discussion questions and activities Q&A with Andy Weir Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive – and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. Damaged machinery, the unforgiving environment, or plain old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit, he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

"The Martian" er en science-fiction-roman skrevet af Andy Weir, og den handler om astronauten Mark Watney, som kæmper for at overleve på den nådesløse planet Mars. En mislykket rummission fører til, at Mark bliver strandet på Mars. Han befinder sig i et habitat, der kun er designet til at fungere i 31 dage, men han nægter at give op. Mark er uddannet ingeniør og botaniker, og han udnytter sine evner til at overleve så længe han kan. Andy Weirs "The Martian" er en spændende overlevelseshistorie, som også er lavet til en succesfuld film med Matt Damon i hovedrollen.

"The Martian" er en science-fiction-roman skrevet af Andy Weir, og den handler om astronauten Mark Watney, som kæmper for at overleve på den nådesløse planet Mars. En mislykket rummission fører til, at Mark bliver strandet på Mars. Han befinder sig i et habitat, der kun er designet til at fungere i 31 dage, men han nægter at give op. Mark er uddannet ingeniør og botaniker, og han udnytter sine evner til at overleve så længe han kan. Andy Weirs "The Martian" er en spændende overlevelseshistorie, som også er lavet til en succesfuld film med Matt Damon i hovedrollen.

Can't get enough of Andy Weir's The Martian ? Dive a little deeper into his world, discover hidden treasures, and hang out with Mark Watney just a little longer with this Sidekick . Warning: This is an independent companion to The Martian , meant to enhance your experience of the novel. If you have not yet bought Andy Weir's novel, make sure to purchase it before buying this unofficial Sidekick . Mark Watney wasn't the mission commander of Ares 3, a month-long expedition to Mars. He was just the science geek, botany guru, and mechanical engineer: the lowest guy on the totem pole. And the only one who didn't make it back to the ascent vehicle when the storm hit. Left for dead on the surface of a barren planet, Watney must plumb the depths of his considerable ingenuity and resourcefulness to find a way to survive-and to let the people on Earth know he's still alive. Praised by The Wall Street Journal as "the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years," The Martian has been on the NYT bestseller list for more than six months. It is Andy Weir's debut novel. With this Sidekick , you'll: -Learn what you might have missed on your first read of Weir's novel -Discover some of the book's secret gems and underlying themes -Explore possible alternate endings and imagine ideas for a prequel -Spend some more time with the characters you've come to know and love, delving deep into their psyches and hidden motives -Get a chance to discuss The Martian with other savvy readers Sidekicks are entertaining and insightful reading companions, filled with delightful commentary and thought-provoking questions. Readers have raved that they "really put you in touch with the many layers of the novel," "keep you entertained even longer," and are "perfect if you want a vivid understanding of the story." Designed to be read side by side with the novels they complement, they'll give you even more reasons to love some of today's best books.

Astronauten Watney er strandet på planeten Mars af en støvstorm, efter at den næsten har slået ham ihjel og tvunget ham til at blive tilbage. For seks dage siden var han en af de første mennesker, der gik på Mars - nu ser det også ud som om, at han er den første til at dø der. "The Martian" er en spændende roman af Andy Weir, der tager os med langt ud i rummet. Mark Watney har ikke givet op, selvom han ikke har ret gode chancer, men hvordan overlever man på Mars? I "The Martian" udfordres alle hans evner og ikke mindst hans mentalitet.

Astronauten Watney er strandet på planeten Mars af en støvstorm, efter at den næsten har slået ham ihjel og tvunget ham til at blive tilbage. For seks dage siden var han en af de første mennesker, der gik på Mars - nu ser det også ud som om, at han er den første til at dø der. "The Martian" er en spændende roman af Andy Weir, der tager os med langt ud i rummet. Mark Watney har ikke givet op, selvom han ikke har ret gode chancer, men hvordan overlever man på Mars? I "The Martian" udfordres alle hans evner og ikke mindst hans mentalitet.

Can't get enough of Andy Weir's The Martian ? Dive a little deeper into his world, discover hidden treasures, and hang out with Mark Watney just a little longer with this Sidekick . Warning: This is an independent companion to The Martian , meant to enhance your experience of the novel. If you have not yet bought Andy Weir's novel, make sure to purchase it before buying this unofficial Sidekick . Mark Watney wasn't the mission commander of Ares 3, a month-long expedition to Mars. He was just the science geek, botany guru, and mechanical engineer: the lowest guy on the totem pole. And the only one who didn't make it back to the ascent vehicle when the storm hit. Left for dead on the surface of a barren planet, Watney must plumb the depths of his considerable ingenuity and resourcefulness to find a way to survive-and to let the people on Earth know he's still alive. Praised by The Wall Street Journal as "the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years," The Martian has been on the NYT bestseller list for more than six months. It is Andy Weir's debut novel. With this Sidekick , you'll: -Learn what you might have missed on your first read of Weir's novel -Discover some of the book's secret gems and underlying themes -Explore possible alternate endings and imagine ideas for a prequel -Spend some more time with the characters you've come to know and love, delving deep into their psyches and hidden motives -Get a chance to discuss The Martian with other savvy readers Sidekicks are entertaining and insightful reading companions, filled with delightful commentary and thought-provoking questions. Readers have raved that they "really put you in touch with the many layers of the novel," "keep you entertained even longer," and are "perfect if you want a vivid understanding of the story." Designed to be read side by side with the novels they complement, they'll give you even more reasons to love some of today's best books.

"The Martian" er Andy Weir's science fiction-bestseller. Bogen handler om den amerikanske astronaut, Mark Watney, der strander på Mars efter en uventet støvstorm. Alle er overbeviste om, at Mark er død, men det er ikke tilfældet. Mark har ingen kommunikation med Jorden, han har kun 31 dages ilt tilbage og snart ikke mere mad. Vil det lykkes ham at finde vej tilbage til Jorden? "The Martian" er en yderst spændende science fiction-roman om mod, viljestyrke og overlevelse. I 2013 udkom biograffilmen af samme navn med Matt Damon og Jessica Chastain i hovedrollerne.

"The Martian" er Andy Weir's science fiction-bestseller. Bogen handler om den amerikanske astronaut, Mark Watney, der strander på Mars efter en uventet støvstorm. Alle er overbeviste om, at Mark er død, men det er ikke tilfældet. Mark har ingen kommunikation med Jorden, han har kun 31 dages ilt tilbage og snart ikke mere mad. Vil det lykkes ham at finde vej tilbage til Jorden? "The Martian" er en yderst spændende science fiction-roman om mod, viljestyrke og overlevelse. I 2013 udkom biograffilmen af samme navn med Matt Damon og Jessica Chastain i hovedrollerne.

NASA-astronaut Mark Watney, botaniker og maskiningeniør, strander på Mars og har ingen kontakt til Jorden. Mark må nu bruge al sin viden om botanik og teknik for at overleve."Jeg er pænt meget på skideren.Det er min velovervejede overbevisning.På skideren.Kun seks dage inde i, hvad der skulle have været de mest fantastiske to måneder af mit liv, blev alt forvandlet til et mareridt.…Hvis oxygenatoren bryder sammen, bliver jeg kvalt. Hvis vandindvinderen går i stykker, dør jeg af tørst. Hvis Hab’et revner, vil jeg ligesom bare eksplodere. Hvis ingen af disse ting sker, vil jeg på et tidspunkt løbe tør for fødevarer og sulte ihjel.Så ja, jeg er på skideren."The Martian er en science fiction-bestsellerroman fra 2011 af den amerikanske forfatter Andy Weir. Han er sidenhen også udkommet med romanerne Artemis og Project Hail Mary.

NASA-astronaut Mark Watney, botaniker og maskiningeniør, strander på Mars og har ingen kontakt til Jorden. Mark må nu bruge al sin viden om botanik og teknik for at overleve. "Jeg er pænt meget på skideren. Det er min velovervejede overbevisning. På skideren. Kun seks dage inde i, hvad der skulle have været de mest fantastiske to måneder af mit liv, blev alt forvandlet til et mareridt. … Hvis oxygenatoren bryder sammen, bliver jeg kvalt. Hvis vandindvinderen går i stykker, dør jeg af tørst. Hvis Hab’et revner, vil jeg ligesom bare eksplodere. Hvis ingen af disse ting sker, vil jeg på et tidspunkt løbe tør for fødevarer og sulte ihjel.Så ja, jeg er på skideren." The Martian er en science fiction-bestsellerroman fra 2011 af den amerikanske forfatter Andy Weir. Han er sidenhen også udkommet med romanerne Artemis og Project Hail Mary .

This deluxe hardback edition celebrates the Sunday Times bestseller that set our sights on Mars and inspired the major motion picture starring Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain, with special features including: • Intricately designed sprayed edges • New cover art on a deluxe jacket • Full-color illustrated endpapers • A custom-stamped case From the bestselling author of Project Hail Mary, now a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling. "Andy Weir's masterpiece !” Tom Hanks "The best book I've read in ages. Clear your schedule before you crack the seal. This story will take your breath away faster than a hull breech. Smart, funny, and white-knuckle intense , The Martian is everything you want from a novel." Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool “ Accomplished …believable but suspenseful as [Watney] battles against the odds for survival” The Guardian __________ Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won’t have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old “human error” are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn’t ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him? __________ NAMED ONE OF PASTE’S BEST NOVELS OF THE DECADE 'A hugely entertaining novel [that] reads like a rocket ship afire . . . Weir has fashioned in Mark Watney one of the most appealing, funny, and resourceful characters in recent fiction.' Chicago Tribune 'As gripping as they come . . . You’ll be rooting for Watney the whole way, groaning at every setback and laughing at his pitchblack humor. Utterly nail-biting and memorable.' Financial Times

This deluxe hardback edition celebrates the Sunday Times bestseller that set our sights on Mars and inspired the major motion picture starring Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain, with special features including: • Intricately designed sprayed edges • New cover art on a deluxe jacket • Full-color illustrated endpapers • A custom-stamped case From the bestselling author of Project Hail Mary, now a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling. "Andy Weir's masterpiece !” Tom Hanks "The best book I've read in ages. Clear your schedule before you crack the seal. This story will take your breath away faster than a hull breech. Smart, funny, and white-knuckle intense , The Martian is everything you want from a novel." Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool “ Accomplished …believable but suspenseful as [Watney] battles against the odds for survival” The Guardian __________ Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won’t have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old “human error” are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn’t ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him? __________ NAMED ONE OF PASTE’S BEST NOVELS OF THE DECADE 'A hugely entertaining novel [that] reads like a rocket ship afire . . . Weir has fashioned in Mark Watney one of the most appealing, funny, and resourceful characters in recent fiction.' Chicago Tribune 'As gripping as they come . . . You’ll be rooting for Watney the whole way, groaning at every setback and laughing at his pitchblack humor. Utterly nail-biting and memorable.' Financial Times

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • "Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . Utterly compelling."-The Wall Street Journal The inspiration for the major motion picture Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive-and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills-and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit-he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him? NAMED ONE OF PASTE'S BEST NOVELS OF THE DECADE "A hugely entertaining novel [that] reads like a rocket ship afire . . . Weir has fashioned in Mark Watney one of the most appealing, funny, and resourceful characters in recent fiction."-Chicago Tribune "As gripping as they come . . . You'll be rooting for Watney the whole way, groaning at every setback and laughing at his pitchblack humor. Utterly nail-biting and memorable."-Financial Times

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • "Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . Utterly compelling."-The Wall Street Journal The inspiration for the major motion picture Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive-and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills-and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit-he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him? NAMED ONE OF PASTE'S BEST NOVELS OF THE DECADE "A hugely entertaining novel [that] reads like a rocket ship afire . . . Weir has fashioned in Mark Watney one of the most appealing, funny, and resourceful characters in recent fiction."-Chicago Tribune "As gripping as they come . . . You'll be rooting for Watney the whole way, groaning at every setback and laughing at his pitchblack humor. Utterly nail-biting and memorable."-Financial Times