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 like the Curiosity rover, and more. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice for homeschooling science, 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:

• author's note
• stunning full-color photographs
• glossary
• index
• websites and additional reading sources

Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.