About the book
Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the Red Planet through fascinating facts and amazing full-color photographs. Readers will learn about the recent discovery of water, the Valles Marineris—the biggest valley on Mars—the ice caps, recent expeditions, and more. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
This updated edition includes:
- author’s note
- stunning full-color photographs
- glossary
- index
- websites and additional reading sources
Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
Editions of Destination: Mars
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062345042
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062344984
Read an Excerpt
Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the Red Planet through fascinating facts and amazing full-color photographs. Readers will learn about the recent discovery of water, the Valles Marineris—the biggest valley on Mars—the ice caps, recent expeditions, and more. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
This updated edition includes:
- author’s note
- stunning full-color photographs
- glossary
- index
- websites and additional reading sources
Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Destination: Mars about?
Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the Red Planet through fascinating facts and amazing full-color photographs. Readers will learn about the recent discovery of water, the Valles Marineris—the biggest valley on Mars—the ice caps, recent expeditions, and more. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
This updated edition includes:
- author’s note
- stunning full-color photographs
- glossary
- index
- websites and additional reading sources
Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Destination: Mars?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts > Children’s interactive and activity books and kits
Where can I read a sample of Destination: Mars?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062345042
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Destination: Mars?
Seymour Simon
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Destination: Mars is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062345042) and ebook(ISBN 9780062344984)
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