Scientists in the Field (Paperback) The Mighty Mars Rovers, (Hardcover)

from Lukesilvera

This book is great for your students that find non-fiction interesting. It has great pictures to correspond with the text. Great student and teacher reference for a possible project or lesson.

from bouchk

This book is at the top of our age range but from an interest perspective and young readers who have a higher reading level it may be very appealing. The author discusses in detail the preparation for the mars rover missions, the findings and data from the rovers, and the results. Photographs and...

from abbylibrarian

In addition to the great research, photos, and back matter that we've come to expect from the Scientists in the Field series, Elizabeth Rusch manages to bring the two Mars rovers to life, allowing the reader to feels like she knows them just as the scientists who worked on them knew them. The rea...

from JLsBibliomania

Wonderful photos of Mars and a clear account of the accomplishments of the Spirit and Opportunity mission. While nominally aimed at children, it read like an extended Smithsonian article.

from LLPoland

This book is an Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children Honor Book for 2013. There is a ton of information contained in its 80 pages. The pictures and captions are fascinating and definitely help tell the story. Even though the book covers Mars exploration, it begins and contin...