Book details
If You Were Me and Lived on... Mars: A Child's Introduction to Cultures Around the World
Published in
2017
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Description
Join Carole P. Roman when she blasts off to colonize the planet Mars, in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about how life would be living on the Red Planet. Travel to Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system. Look into the sky and watch Phobos and Deimos, Mars' two moons. Discover what you would wear, and how the seasons change. See Mars through the eyes of an adventurous youngster like you and understand what life is like in a trip of a lifetime. Don't forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair traveler.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
43 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: The book provides an imaginative exploration of what life might be like on Mars, teaching children about space, science, and the potential for human life on other planets.
- Cultural Awareness: While the book is set on Mars, it is part of a series that encourages children to learn about different cultures and lifestyles, promoting diversity and understanding from a young age.
- Engaging Illustrations: The book is filled with colorful and captivating illustrations that can help to spark children's imaginations and keep them engaged in the story and learning process.
- Family Reading: It's a great book for parents and children to read together, offering opportunities for discussions about space exploration, the future, and the importance of learning about different ways of life, even if they are hypothetical.