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 Mars! : Earthlings welcome (Our Universe)
 Author: McAnulty, Stacy

 Publisher:  Holt (2021)

 Dewey: 523.43
 Classification: Nonfiction
 Physical Description: [33] p., col. ill., 26 cm

 BTSB No: 617219 ISBN: 9781250256881
 Ages: 4-8 Grades: K-3

 Subjects:
 Planets
 Astronomy
 Mars (Planet)
 Solar system

Price: $24.48

Summary:
Kid-friendly facts and plenty of humor teach kids about Mars--told from the perspective of Mars himself.

 Illustrator: Lewis, Stevie
Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: LG
   Reading Level: 2.80
   Points: .5   Quiz: 511700

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (11/15/20)
   School Library Journal (01/01/21)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 01/01/2021 K-Gr 4—Ink and watercolor illustrations combine with a first-person narrative in this picture book centered on Mars. Readers learn that Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, the second smallest in the solar system, and is "rocky" and "rugged." Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos, and the tallest volcano in the solar system. Older readers will enjoy the personification of the planet and the humorous narrative. For instance, Mars claims to be like Earth—only better—because the Red Planet has a longer day than Earth by 37 minutes. The text also discusses the probes and rovers sent from Earth. Of course, visitors should remember to bring their own oxygen. Back matter includes information on Mars exploration to date, a comparison of Earth and Mars, and a note to "Potential Mars Visitors." VERDICT A humorous approach to planetary facts for the elementary grades.—Suzanne Costner, Fairview Elem. Sch., Maryville, TN - Copyright 2021 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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