Mars Rovers

by Ty Chapman

Overview

Space-lovers who wonder what Mars rovers are, what they discover, and why they are important are in for a treat with this book all about the fascinating Mars exploration vehicles.

Rovers roam Mars to help scientists explore the mysterious planet. They drill into rocks, test the air, and even take selfies. Rovers with names like Curiosity and Perseverance have become famous and unforgettable. Exploring the surface of Mars would be impossible without them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798765602799
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2023
Series:	Destination Mars (Alternator Books ®)
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	(w) x (h) x 0.13(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Ty Chapman is the author of Sarah Rising (Beaming 2022); Looking for Happy (Beaming 2023); A Door Made for Me, written with Tyler Merritt (WorthyKids 2022); as well as multiple forthcoming children's books through various publishers, and a forthcoming poetry collection through Button Poetry. Ty was a finalist for Tin House's 2022 Fall Residency, Button Poetry's 2020 Chapbook Contest, and Frontier Magazine's New Voices Contest. He was recently named a Cave Canem fellow and holds an MFA in creative writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Editorial Reviews

"Human exploration of Mars is a high interest topic, and each title in this series covers a different aspect of efforts toward this goal. . .Recommended to expand and update collections with the latest projects in space exploration." —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2023

Gr 3–6—Human exploration of Mars is a high interest topic, and each title in this series covers a different aspect of efforts toward this goal. Large images appear on every page; photos of Mars rovers, concept art of astronaut shelters, diagrams of equipment and other details support the text. Readers will learn about the Mars Sample Return mission, how the Artemis project can create a departure point for Mars, and why planetary orbits are so important to the timing of space flight. Captions supply even more details about the images. Sidebars provide an in-depth look at China's Zhurong rover, what ISS crews have learned about living in space, and experiments with the MOXIE device to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen. Back matter includes a glossary, list of books and websites for further reading, and photo credits. VERDICT Recommended to expand and update collections with the latest projects in space exploration.

School Library Journal