Discovering Mars: The Amazing Story of the Red Planet

By Mary Kay Carson, Melvin A. Berger, Mary Kay Berger, Melvin; Carson

Book Overview

Recognized as an exemplar text by the Common Core State Standards, this updated version of DISCOVERING MARS features a new cover and the latest information and discoveries about the red... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590452215
• ISBN13: 9780590452212
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Although dated, it is still a quality science book for children

If it is properly presented, the American public will overwhelmingly support a significant program of space exploration. Humans have an innate and overwhelming curiosity about the universe and are willing to see tax dollars go to learning the details. Much of this interest is cultivated in children; their interests extend to what they see in the sky. Therefore, quality books that accurately describe the various heavenly bodies plant the seeds that lead to the support of discovery. While this book is now dated due to new discoveries in the last 15 years, it is still a good introduction to the known planet with the most Earth-like environment. The basic history of what was thought of the planet is covered; quite naturally it is back-loaded to the present. Unfortunately, a great deal of misconceptions about Mars still exists; fortunately this book will clear up most of them. It is still a quality contribution to the scientific literature for children.