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While there have been space programs on CD-ROM before, there has never been anything quite like this. Unlike many CD-ROMs about space, which are all information and no fun. Next Step: Mars? makes learning fun with its unique format - the information is presented in the form of an exciting adventure. An adventure you'll never forget. Based on the popular public television series, Space Age hosted by Patrick Stewart. Covers the past, present and future of space exploration. Eight learning activities for the whole family. Teaches through an exciting adventure. From the producers of the National Geographic Specials and Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? television series. There's only one thing standing between Earth inhabiting Mars... You. The Intergalactic Council, a group of peaceful planets, is locked in debate. They're meeting to discuss their concerns about the inhabitants of Earth leaving their planet and traveling to Mars. The conversation becomes heated. Will Earth be a peaceful neighbor in the galaxies? Will they be warlike. Do they even have the technology they think they do to travel in space? Should they take care of their own problems first? The Council appoints you Seeker. It is your duty as Seeker to visit the mystical Village of Knowledge and search out the answers to these questions. The Earth's future is in your hands. Get ready, because you're about to take part in the adventure of a lifetime. But as you'll soon see, Next Step: Mars? is more than just an adventure... Learn about space. Next Step: Mars? covers everything you ever wanted to know about space. Learn about the past, present and future of space exploration. Exciting video, colorful animations and detailed text bring learning to life. Do what you learn. Learn how to find Mars without a telescope. Build a mini universe. Write a message to extraterrestrial beings. Fasten your seat belts. If you're into adventure, you've come to the right place.