Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
7.5
Points
2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
8751
Points per Word
0.000229
Page Count
48
Points per Page
0.041667
Description
Sally Ride and Tam O'Shaughnessy draw on the results of the Pathfinder mission, and on decades of study of Mars to present a comprehensive overview of Earth's nearest planetary neighbor. The coauthor is Tam O'Shaughnessy.
Quick Summary
This book takes readers on a journey to the Red Planet, revealing the real mysteries and discoveries from actual Mars missions like Pathfinder. Kids will be hooked on stunning photos, surprising facts about Mars volcanoes, ancient riverbeds, and the search for alien life. If your kid loves space puzzles and real science like In the Huddle with...Steve Young "Space Decoder" series or enjoys learning about planets, they'll be captivated by this. Perfect for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4-8 who dream of space exploration.