Discovering Mars: The Amazing Story of the Red Planet

by Melvin Berger, Mary Kay Carson, Joan Holub (Illustrator)

Overview

Recognized as an exemplar text by the Common Core State Standards, this updated version of DISCOVERING MARS features a new cover and the latest information and discoveries about the red planet.

Featuring incredible photos and new information about the latest research into Mars, this updated edition of DISCOVERING MARS covers everything about the great red planet, from past to present.Topics include myths and facts about life on Mars, a history of NASA's Mars research, including the Rover missions, and ideas about our potential future relationship with the planet. With its lively text narrative and beautiful color photos, students and teachers alike will enjoy learning everything there is to know about Mars.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545839600
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	08/25/2015
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	910L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Melvin and Gilda Berger are the authors of more than two hundred books for children. Their books have received awards from the National Science Teachers Association, the Library of Congress, and the New York Public Library. The Bergers live in New York.
Mary Kay Carson writes science news and educational materials for students and teachers. Mary Kay lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Joan Holub has authored and/or illustrated more than 130 children's books. With Suzanne Williams she is the author of the popular Goddess Girls, Heroes in Training, and Grimmtastic Girls series. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina and can be found at joanholub.com.