Mars: Explore the Mysteries of the Red Planet (Smithsonian)

This ultimate guide to Mars launches 7 to 9 year olds on a breathtaking journey through the past, present, and future of the Red Planet.

This spectacular reference book for children aged 7-9 explores the planet Mars, exploring the evidence for past life on Mars, what's happening there now, and what it might look like to one day live on the Red Planet. Be amazed by the tallest mountain in the Solar System, discover how houses on Mars could look, and find out if you've got what it takes to join the teams traveling to Mars in the future.

This wonderful children’s book on Mars offers:

• In-depth information, backed up by space and satellite photography and fun illustrations.
• Easy-to-digest sections about Mars, each filled with incredible facts and visuals.
• Information on the entire subject of Mars; its formation and geography, what we’ve learned about its past, missions and exploration, potential future life on Mars, and more.

Has there ever been life on Mars? Will we be living there soon? How? Discover the past, present, and future of the mysterious Red Planet in this beautiful non-fiction book for kids. Packed with fun illustrations by artist Mark Ruffle, combined with images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, information panels, and diagrams, children will adore this essential guide to Mars.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?