Mars


Books

Destination: Mars

By Seymour Simon
Collins, revised edition 2016
ISBN: 0062345044
Ages 5-

A wonderful look at Mars complete with stunning pictures and photographs from NASA. Updated to include recent expeditions and discoveries. A good introduction to the planet for kids of all ages.

DK Eyewitness Books: Mars

By Stuart Murray
DK CHILDREN, 2004
ISBN: 0756607663
Ages 8-

Eyewitness books are always a favorite when it comes to science and kids. Visit Mars through the bountiful photographs, illustrations and text that make reading fun. Learn about the history of human interest in Mars, including early movies and crazy notions about the fourth planet. Facts, features, and fun bring us all the way to modern times and Mars rovers.

The Mighty Mars Rovers: The Incredible Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity

By Elizabeth Rusch
HMH Books for Young Readers, 2017
ISBN: 0544932463
Ages 10-

Learn all about the Mars Exploration Rover Mission and the journeys of Spirit and Opportunity. Great Mars pictures and background knowledge through the eyes of Steven Squyres, who was lead scientist on the mission.

You Are The First Kid On Mars

By Patrick O’Brien
Putnam Juvenile Publishers, 2009
ISBN: 0399246347
Ages 5-8

Imagine being the first child to visit Mars. What would that be like? What would you feel, see, and hear? Visit Mars through this unique book and “become” a child on Mars.