Destination: Mars: Revised Edition

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the Red Planet through fascinating facts and amazing full-color photographs. Readers will learn about the recent discovery of water, the Valles Marineris—the biggest valley on Mars—the ice caps, recent expeditions like the Curiosity rover, and more. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice for homeschooling science, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

This updated edition includes:

• author’s note
• stunning full-color photographs
• glossary
• index
• websites and additional reading sources

Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

“Recent NASA missions to Mars make this update timely. Remaining unchanged is Simon’s remarkable ability to write a comprehensible yet rigorous science text for young children. Engaging.” - Horn Book Magazine

“In the same handsome format as Simon’s other books on the planets, this volume offers a timely update of knowledge and speculation about the red planet.” - ALA Booklist