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 * Mars is the 4th planet from the Sun .It is sometimes called the red planet because of its colour,which is due to the iron oxide of its surface.


 * Mars is half the size of Earth.


 * Mars has an atmosphere that is poisonous to humans.


 * Mars has the largest volcano in the Solar System.It is called Olympus Mons and it is three times as high as Mount Everest,the tallest mountain on Earth.


 * Mars is very dry, like a dessert, and covered in red dust.


 * Winds on Mars whip up huge dust storms that can cover the whole planet. These storms can last for weeks.

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 * Holland,Simon,__Space__,London:Dorling Kindersley Limited 2004**