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, and more. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, 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:
Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
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Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!
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Da: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars has fascinated people for thousands of years. Did you know that . . . ? A year on Mars is 687 Earth days, almost twice as long as a year on Earth? Long ago, people believed that there were Martians living on Mars? Mars?s biggest valley, Valles Marineris, is four times as deep as the Grand Canyon? Scientists think that Mars, now rocky and barren, once had an ocean, rivers, and a thicker atmosphereExplore the wonders of Mars, the red planet, with award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this new, updated edition filled with dramatic full-color photographs and spacecraft images. Plus there?s an author?s note, glossary, and index. . Codice articolo 00106841413
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Da: Reliant Bookstore, El Dorado, KS, U.S.A.
Condizione: very_good. This book is in excellent condition. This is an ex-library book with stickers and markings. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Codice articolo RDV.0062344978.VG
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Da: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Good. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars has fascinated people for thousands of years. Did you know that . . . ? A year on Mars is 687 Earth days, almost twice as long as a year on Earth? Long ago, people believed that there were Martians living on Mars? Mars?s biggest valley, Valles Marineris, is four times as deep as the Grand Canyon? Scientists think that Mars, now rocky and barren, once had an ocean, rivers, and a thicker atmosphereExplore the wonders of Mars, the red planet, with award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this new, updated edition filled with dramatic full-color photographs and spacecraft images. Plus there?s an author?s note, glossary, and index. . Codice articolo 00106842255
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Da: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars has fascinated people for thousands of years. Did you know that . . . ? A year on Mars is 687 Earth days, almost twice as long as a year on Earth? Long ago, people believed that there were Martians living on Mars? Mars?s biggest valley, Valles Marineris, is four times as deep as the Grand Canyon? Scientists think that Mars, now rocky and barren, once had an ocean, rivers, and a thicker atmosphereExplore the wonders of Mars, the red planet, with award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this new, updated edition filled with dramatic full-color photographs and spacecraft images. Plus there?s an author?s note, glossary, and index. . Codice articolo CIN0062344978VG
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Da: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Good. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars has fascinated people for thousands of years. Did you know that . . . ? A year on Mars is 687 Earth days, almost twice as long as a year on Earth? Long ago, people believed that there were Martians living on Mars? Mars?s biggest valley, Valles Marineris, is four times as deep as the Grand Canyon? Scientists think that Mars, now rocky and barren, once had an ocean, rivers, and a thicker atmosphereExplore the wonders of Mars, the red planet, with award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this new, updated edition filled with dramatic full-color photographs and spacecraft images. Plus there?s an author?s note, glossary, and index. . Codice articolo CIN0062344978G
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Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Updated. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 18043769-75
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Da: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Da: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Da: St Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.
Condizione: Acceptable. PLEASE NOTE: FORMER LIBRARY COPY, MAY HAVE STICKERS AND INDENTIFYING STAMPS AND/OR MARKERS ON IT BUT BOOK REMAINS IN ACCEPTABLE READING CONDITION. Former Library book. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Acceptable reading copy with obvious signs of use, wear, and/or cosmetic issues. Item is complete and remains readable despite notable condition issues. Codice articolo T-07-5259
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Da: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G0062344978I4N10
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