Mars for Humanity

by Brandon Terrell

Overview

Eleven-year-old twins Lila and Max are leaving Earth to reunite with their parents on Mars. It's nearly fifty years in the future, and the Earth is dying. The damages caused by global warming are too severe to repair. So six years ago, the twin's parents were sent to the red planet on a special mission to make the land and environment habitable. Now it's time for civilians to join the scientists, and Lila and Max are among those chosen. Will they survive the trying journey through space, and can Mars truly become humanity's new home planet? Riveting and action-packed, this speculative novel imagines the history of tomorrow as the people of Earth look to the stars in the hope of survival.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496505033
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Exploring Space and Beyond Series
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	720L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Brandon Terrell is the author of numerous children’s books, including six volumes in the Tony Hawk’s 900 Revolution series and several Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels.

Interviews

Created as a companion piece to a set of related nonfiction books, making this perfect for Common Core lesson plans. Speculates on the effects of today's hot topic issues: global warming and climate change. Grounded science fiction that will excite and educate young readers. Engaging protagonists offer cross-gender appeal.