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 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

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