Destination: Mars by Seymour Simon (2000-04-01) by Seymour Simon


Destination: Mars by Seymour Simon (2000-04-01)
Title : Destination: Mars by Seymour Simon (2000-04-01)
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Publication : First published March 1, 2000

Seymour Simon has written more than 150 award-winning science books about animals, anatomy, astronomy, earth science, and vehicles! Named after the Roman god of war, Mars has fascinated people for thousands of years. Did you know that . . .

A Martian year is 687 Earth days, almost twice as long as a year on Earth.

Mars' s biggest valley, Valles Marineris, is four times as deep as the Grand Canyon!

Scientists think that Mars, now rocky and barren, once had an ocean, rivers, and a thicker atmosphere.

The first robot ever to explore the surface of Mars is only about the size of a child' s toy wagon.

Destination: Mars by Seymour Simon (2000-04-01) Reviews

  • Cristy

    This is a great revised edition of the previous book. The photographs are crisp and precise. There are lots of fun facts about Mars. I would recommend this for any collection owning the previous title.

  • Katya Zablocki

    I thought that this was a very neat little book! I definitely learned facts about Mars that I didn't already know, and they're fun to talk about. I would definitely recommend this to any parent or child looking to find out more about the Milky Way's best red planet!

  • Rani

    #Mars #Life #Red #Planet #YoungReaders #PictureBook #BookReview #ChildrensBooks #amreading Past, present and future of Mars exquisitely portrayed.

  • Jessica

    This one has been updated with the rovers and some awesome pictures - my students loved it!

    Q2021 book

  • Jillian

    A solid entry for kids in their space phase to learn about the current state of Mars - including some of the future Mars missions being planned.
    This book could also be good as a "crash course" for an adult wanting to know what the recent developments in Martian exploration are. The language is simple, but the book doesn't condescend.
    A glossary is in the back, as well as links to NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory websites.

  • Theresa

    Destination: Mars
    Simon, Seymour *"a good resource for children about mars and its environs that they may want to learn to focus their solar system exploration
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  • Maximus

    its so cool !!!!

  • Mrs. Gardner

    Destination: Mars makes me want to read The Martian.

  • Kim

    Destination: Mars makes me want to read The Martian.

  • Anjalica

    Love the pictures and good information. A child would enjoy this book

  • Jenna

    Picture Book (nonfiction). Great book with current information and facts about Mars. Great book to have in my class library.