ABOUT THE BOOK
Why is Mars called the Red Planet? What is its surface like? And what makes our mysterious planetary neighbour so fascinating?
Mars introduces young children to one of the most recognisable planets in our Solar System through an accessible, visually led introduction to space science. The book belongs to The Young Readers: Our Solar System collection, alongside individual books about Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and the Sun.
With a large planetary illustration and a format designed specifically for younger readers, it gives children an inviting starting point for discovering Mars and the wider Solar System.
The cover identifies the book as Level B and specifically marks it for 4+ years.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Age: 4+ years
Best for young children beginning to explore nonfiction and those fascinated by:
- Planets & the Solar System
- Mars and the Red Planet
- Space exploration
- Astronomy
- Science & discovery
- Questions about how our universe works
It can work particularly well as an early STEM book, either for independent exploration or for a parent and child to look through together.
WHY WE LOVE IT
There is something special about introducing a child to the idea that Earth is only one world among many.
Mars is an excellent planet with which to begin. Its striking red appearance, rocky landscape and place close to Earth make it an immediately interesting subject for young minds.
A focused book like this allows children to explore one planet at a time, rather than overwhelming them with an entire astronomy encyclopedia.
We also love the collectible nature of the series. A child who enjoys Mars can continue exploring the Solar System through the companion books pictured on the back cover.
It is the sort of little nonfiction book that can spark much bigger questions:
- What is a planet?
- Why is Mars red?
- Could anything live there?
- What else is out in space?
And those questions are exactly where an early love of science begins.
BOOK DETAILS
Title: Mars
Author: Shereen Khan
Series: The Young Readers — Our Solar System
Reading Level: B
Recommended Age: 4+ years
Subject: Space / Astronomy / Science
Topic: Mars & the Solar System
Language: English
Series Includes: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, The Sun and Our Solar System
