I Am Mars

Mars is red, rusty, dusty-and ready to tell you all about himself. For thousands of years, humans have gazed at Mars and wondered what might be waiting there. Canals? Cities? Martians? In I Am Mars, the mysterious Red Planet takes center stage to share the truth about his towering volcanoes, enormous canyons, powerful dust storms, hidden water ice, and two excellent moons. Along the way, curious Phobos and Deimos ask questions, Earth offers commentary, and Jupiter keeps reminding everyone just how enormous-and moon-rich-he is. Nobody asked Jupiter. Blending lively planetary banter with fascinating space science, Kimberlee Everson introduces young readers to Mars's landscape, history, weather, moons, and robotic visitors. Children will discover how Mars became red, where its water may be hiding, and why scientists continue searching its surface for clues about the past. Part of the I Am The Solar System series, I Am Mars is a funny, fact-filled journey to a cold, rocky world that has been waiting a very long time for human visitors.