# Stand by for Mars! — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Stand by for Mars! by Carey Rockwell.

- [Arrival at Space Academy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/i.md): Tom Corbett and other cadet candidates arrive at Space Academy, where they face immediate discipline from Warrant Officer McKenny. Tom is singled out as an example, and later, Roger Manning tricks Astro into carrying his
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/ii.md): Tom Corbett and his fellow cadets face their first day at Space Academy, beginning with classification tests administered by Dr. Joan Dale. The chapter introduces the pressure of the exams, the threat of washing out, and
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/iii.md): Captain Steve Strong and Dr. Joan Dale discuss the persistent friction in Unit 42-D, focusing on cadets Tom Corbett, Roger Manning, and Astro. Despite their individual strengths, the unit struggles with interpersonal con
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/iv.md): Captain Strong confronts Unit 42-D about their constant infighting, emphasizing the importance of unity and teamwork. He shares the story of his own unit, including the sacrifice of Sam Jones, to inspire the cadets. Desp
- [The Boxing Match](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/v.md): Tom, Roger, and Astro set up an improvised boxing ring in the gym. Tom and Roger engage in a brutal, multi-round fight, with Roger using dirty tactics. Despite being knocked down twice, Tom wins with a final punch but Ro

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- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/vi.md)
- [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/vii.md)
- [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/viii.md)
- [The Polaris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/ix.md)
- [The Mercuryball Semifinal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/x.md)
- [Atom City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xi.md)
- [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xii.md)
- [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xiii.md)
- [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xiv.md)
- [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xv.md)
- [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xvi.md)
- [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xvii.md)
- [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xviii.md)
- [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xix.md)
- [Descent into the New Sahara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xx.md)
- [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xxi.md)
- [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xxii.md)

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