This series will ignite young readers' interest in science by presenting facts about our solar system in a dynamic and colorful format. The latest information and diagrams on the status of Pluto and other objects in our solar system are included.
One of the Space Launch! titles from Weekly Reader for young readers. Diagrams and photographs accompany the interesting text, answering basic questions and providing foundational information for young learners. A glossary follows the text, supporting reader learning and understanding. A strength of the series is the presentation of information in such a way as to capture the young reader’s interest.
Young readers investigate discoveries about Mars, learn about the discovery of frozen water on the planet, and explore the possibility of manned missions to the red planet. Topics in this book include the first people on Mars, missions to Mars, what can we see, living on Mars, Mars in history, on the surface, the moons of Mars, and much, much more.