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Mars

Name: Mars
ISBN: 9780008551773

By Charlotte Raby

Could humans really build a home on freezing, dusty Mars one day?

informative accessible imaginative space-themed

Genres

Non-fiction Science Fiction Nature

What is Mars about?

What would it be like to live on Mars? This simple non-fiction book takes young readers on a journey to the Red Planet. Discover Mars’s dusty landscape, freezing temperatures and unusual features, then imagine how people might explore it and build a home there one day. With clear facts and accessible language, the book introduces space, planets and the possibilities of future life beyond Earth, while helping children practise their phonics and develop confidence as independent readers.

About the author

Charlotte Raby is a British author and teacher who loves helping children to read and write. She has written many exciting books and stories for young readers, including the popular Rocket Phonics series. Charlotte enjoys making learning fun and hopes her books inspire children to enjoy reading every day.

Pages

15 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2022

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