Mars

Explore the Mysteries of the Red Planet

Hardcover
$16.99 US
9.31"W x 11.31"H x 0.51"D  
On sale Sep 24, 2024 | 80 Pages | 9780744099249
Grades 6-8
This ultimate guide to Mars launches 7 to 9 year olds on a breathtaking journey through the past, present, and future of the Red Planet.

This spectacular reference book for children aged 7-9 explores the planet Mars, exploring the evidence for past life on Mars, what's happening there now, and what it might look like to one day live on the Red Planet. Be amazed by the tallest mountain in the Solar System, discover how houses on Mars could look, and find out if you've got what it takes to join the teams traveling to Mars in the future.

This wonderful children’s book on Mars offers:

- In-depth information, backed up by space and satellite photography and fun illustrations.
- Easy-to-digest sections about Mars, each filled with incredible facts and visuals.
- Information on the entire subject of Mars; its formation and geography, what we’ve learned about its past, missions and exploration, potential future life on Mars, and more.

Has there ever been life on Mars? Will we be living there soon? How? Discover the past, present, and future of the mysterious Red Planet in this beautiful non-fiction book for kids. Packed with fun illustrations by artist Mark Ruffle, combined with images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, information panels, and diagrams, children will adore this essential guide to Mars.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?

If you like Mars, then why not complete the collection? Take a trip into space and discover the mysteries of Earth’s closest neighbor with The Moon, or explore Earth’s surrounding neighbors with Solar System.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Giles Sparrow is the author of many successful books, including the best-selling Cosmos and Mars: A New View of the Red Planet. As a regular contributor to magazines, including All About Space and The Sky at Night, his journalism brings him into frequent contact with cosmologists grappling with the deep mysteries of our universe. View titles by Giles Sparrow
“An excellent source of information about Mars, what we know, what we would like to know, and ongoing efforts to learn more.” —School Library Journal
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This ultimate guide to Mars launches 7 to 9 year olds on a breathtaking journey through the past, present, and future of the Red Planet.

This spectacular reference book for children aged 7-9 explores the planet Mars, exploring the evidence for past life on Mars, what's happening there now, and what it might look like to one day live on the Red Planet. Be amazed by the tallest mountain in the Solar System, discover how houses on Mars could look, and find out if you've got what it takes to join the teams traveling to Mars in the future.

This wonderful children’s book on Mars offers:

- In-depth information, backed up by space and satellite photography and fun illustrations.
- Easy-to-digest sections about Mars, each filled with incredible facts and visuals.
- Information on the entire subject of Mars; its formation and geography, what we’ve learned about its past, missions and exploration, potential future life on Mars, and more.

Has there ever been life on Mars? Will we be living there soon? How? Discover the past, present, and future of the mysterious Red Planet in this beautiful non-fiction book for kids. Packed with fun illustrations by artist Mark Ruffle, combined with images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, information panels, and diagrams, children will adore this essential guide to Mars.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?

If you like Mars, then why not complete the collection? Take a trip into space and discover the mysteries of Earth’s closest neighbor with The Moon, or explore Earth’s surrounding neighbors with Solar System.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK
Giles Sparrow is the author of many successful books, including the best-selling Cosmos and Mars: A New View of the Red Planet. As a regular contributor to magazines, including All About Space and The Sky at Night, his journalism brings him into frequent contact with cosmologists grappling with the deep mysteries of our universe. View titles by Giles Sparrow

Praise

“An excellent source of information about Mars, what we know, what we would like to know, and ongoing efforts to learn more.” —School Library Journal

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