Mars

A book in our series on the Solar System teaching about the planet Mars

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About this book

Mars is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 9. A book in our series on the Solar System teaching about the planet Mars, how it was formed, its characteristics, its history and culture and some interesting facts about this planet.

Book details

Book type	Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
Author	Edward Alan Kurtz
Ages	7 to 9 years
Grade	Grade 2
Reading level	Level 3, Intermediate Readers
Length	13 pages, 1230 words, 10 minutes
Categories	Space and Astronomy, Science
Interactive features	Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity
Language	English

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity in the Reading and Math app.

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Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

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Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read Mars with your child

This book helps children learn about Space and Astronomy. The words and pictures work together to make the ideas clear. Read it with your child and talk about the new facts you find. Ask your child to explain what they learned in their own words. It is a simple way to build knowledge and curiosity, and to show that learning can be fun.

Talk about it together

Which part did you like best, and why?
What new word did you learn from this book?
Would you like to read more books about Space and Astronomy?

Inside the book

In Mars, readers find Space and Astronomy. A book in our series on the Solar System teaching about the planet Mars, how it was formed, its characteristics, its history and culture and some interesting facts about this planet. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Space and Astronomy and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.

From the book: “Mars in History and Culture”

Words to learn in this book

asteroids: A small celestial body made up of rock that orbits the Sun.
atmosphere: The area of oxygen and other gases that surrounds the Earth or other planets.
agriculture: Farming.
celestial: Having to do with things that are seen in the sky.
circumference: The distance around something like the Earth or other planets.
core: The center part of the Earth and other planets.
crust: The outer layer of the Earth and some other planets.
dormant: Temporarily inactive, like a volcano.
gravity: The force that attracts a body towards the center of the Earth, or another planet, or the Sun.
helium: One of two gases, along with hydrogen, that makes up the sun.
hydrogen: One of two gases, along with helium, that makes up the sun.
mantle: The middle area of the Earth or other planet between the central core and the outer crust.
meteorites: An object from outer space that lights up when it enters Earth's atmosphere.
orbit: The path of an object that circles a star or planet.
solar: Having to do with the Sun.
telescopes: An instrument used to look at objects far away.
temperature: The degree of heat in a person's body or an object.
terrestrial: Relating to the earth, or to land.