Life on Mars (Scholastic Reader Series: Level 2)

by Mary Kay Carson

Overview

Discover the truth about life on Mars in this level 2 reader!

Mars is a cold, desert planet with no water. But it wasn't always like this. Could there once have been living things there? Find out in this new level 2 reader all about life on Mars. Includes the most stunning and up-to-date photographs from NASA.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338029581
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	06/28/2016
Series:	Scholastic Reader Series: Level 2
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Lexile:	610L (what's this?)
File size:	56 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mary Kay Carson writes science news and educational materials for students and teachers. Mary Kay lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Editorial Reviews

09/01/2016
K-Gr 2—Carson packs a lot of information on the eponymous red planet in this effort. Six short chapters offer readers informational bits in large type on fully illustrated backgrounds. "New Word" bubbles (robot, microbe, nutrient) give pronunciation tips and definitions. "It's a Fact" segments run along the bottom of several pages. The text explains how Mars and Earth are similar; for instance, they both have ice caps and seasons. Spacecraft such as Viking 1 and Viking 2, and rovers Spirit and Curiosity are mentioned. The book details how there might be, or might have once been, life on Mars. A new rover, ExoMars, is scheduled to head to Earth's space neighbor in March 2018. VERDICT A well-researched and accessible work on a popular topic, great for independent readers.—Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI

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