Barrett, Judi
Summary: When astronauts land on Mars, their first discovery is a substance not unlike pie filling and Kate and Henry are eager to go taste some, but Grandpa, who may have some inside information, discourages them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Barrett 2013Manushkin, Fran
Summary: Studying the planets at school, Pedro learns fascinating facts about Mars.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2021
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JBR BLUE SPANISH MANSasuga, Yu.
Summary: Explorers from Earth prepare to exterminate the cockroaches used to transform Mars but are shocked to find that they had mutated into aggressive humanoids. However, the explorers have undergone an experimental surgery designed to make them more than human.
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Publisher / Publication Date: VIZ Media 2014
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 TERSlade, Suzanne
Summary: "For centuries, people have been intrigued by Mars, and over time, scientists have made exciting discoveries, such as the planet's Earth-like weather and seasons. But curious earthlings want to know more about the Red Planet. Does Mars have deserts? Volcanos? Or signs of life? Could people live there someday? Scientists decided to take a closer look. They built a powerful camera called the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.43 SLAMurray, Julie
Summary: This title will teach readers all about the fourth planet from the sun, Mars! The title will cover important information, like the many fascinating current and planned missions to Mars. This is a Level 3 title and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 523.43 MURHamilton, John
Summary: Using simple text, maps, and dramatic photographs, this book introduces readers to Mars, relying on the latest scientific findings from NASA and other space agencies. Features include Mars' physical measurements, its geology, atmosphere, gravity, orbit, and climate. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the largest canyon in the solar system) and Olympus Mons (the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo & Daughters 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.43 HAMCollins, Ailynn
Summary: Having just moved to California, Syretia's mother enrolls her and her younger brother, Sean, in the only summer camp available: Mars or Bust, which is focusing on the Mars Curiosity rover due to land soon; Sean is thrilled by all things involving space, but eleven-year-old rock enthusiast Syretia is not really interested, until she discovers that the rover will be studying Martian geology--as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC COLCohn, Jessica
Summary: From the first time a person looked up at the sky and wondered 'What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos. For so long, our neighbor in the solar system has been shrouded in mystery. Was there ever life on Mars? How can we enable astronauts to land on that planet—and return safely? Mars rovers, including the latest: Perseverance, may just provide the answers! They might...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.2 COHDe la Rosa, Jeff
Summary: "A volume explaining engineer William "Red" Whittaker's plan to develop robots designed to explore the unknown caves on the moon and Mars"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.43 DE LFliess, Sue
Summary: "Sadie Sprocket is a girl with a big dream ... to go to Mars! No one has been to Mars (yet!), so of course that's where Sadie sets her sights. She learns everything she can about the planet and space, then assembles her crew of trusty stuffed animals. Together they build a rocket and prepare for the historic journey. And then finally ... blastoff!" -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Lions 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FLICosson, M. J.
Summary: An imaginary journey to Mars provides facts about the planet's year, atmosphere, size, gravity and geography, and suggests some of the questions scientists would want to answer if they were to travel there.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magic Wagon 2012
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 523.43 COSSummary: "An introduction to Mars for primary and intermediate grade students with information about its features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.43 MARBaker, David
Summary: "Inside the space mission of the Mars Rover"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2018
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1 available in Lobby Display, Call number: YA 629 BAKGolusky, Jackie
Summary: "Beginning readers get a close-up look at the coolest facts and science about Mars. The latest scientific discoveries and space missions are discussed in this accessible and energetic text"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Belle Song and her family moved to Mars because they were offered good jobs, only to find that the jobs have disappeared--her father, Yun, is unwilling to return to the worn-out Earth, so, to the horror of his city-raised daughter, he buys a farm in the "Wild West" area of Mars, and Belle does her best to adapt to a life which is filled with difficulties and danger.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2018
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED COLMcAnulty, Stacy
Summary: Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common--clouds, mountains, polar icecaps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2021
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Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about Mars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 523.43 SOMTeagan, Erin
Summary: "In her third story, Luciana and her family are headed to Chile for winter break. Luci can't wait to see her cousins - but the reunion doesn't go as planned, and Luci feels like an outsider in her own family. Just then she receives a surprise invite from Claire Jacobs, her frenemy from astronaut training camp, to join her at the Mars habitat in the desert and watch NASA scientists at work. It's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2018