Curiosity

Written & illustrated by Markus Motum

Join a rover's journey to Mars, uncovering secrets of the red planet.

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56 pages· 2,076 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Curiosity, the rover that traveled over 350 million miles to Mars. Discover her mission to explore the red planet and search for signs of life. How did she get her name, and what tools does she use? Experience her story firsthand as she navigates the dusty Martian landscape, revealing the mysteries of a world no human has ever visited. This vibrant tale brings Curiosity's adventure to life, capturing the imagination of space enthusiasts and inviting readers to explore the unknown.

From the publisher

Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars—and now she’s ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for evidence of life. How did Curiosity get her name? What tools does she use to carry out her tasks? In her own voice, the popular NASA rover tells how and why she traveled more than 350,000,000 miles to explore a planet no human has ever visited . . . and what she’s been doing there. In his debut picture book, Markus Motum brings Curiosity’s story to life in vivid color: the deep blues of space set off the warm, rusted hues of Mars’s dusty red surface, marking this lovable rover and her mission as something special—truly a world apart.

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