Hey-Ho, to Mars We'll Go!

By Susan Lendroth, Bob Kolar (Illustrator)

Join a musical mission to Mars, exploring space travel's wonders and challenges in zero gravity.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Five bobble-headed astronauts embark on a musical journey to Mars, learning to bathe in zero gravity, grow space veggies, and entertain themselves on a six-month voyage. Set to a familiar tune, this interactive adventure invites young readers to explore the science of space travel, turning pages sideways and upside-down as they follow the crew from launch to landing. Will they master the art of living in space and reach the Red Planet? Discover the challenges and joys of interstellar exploration in this gravity-defying tale.

From the publisher

This musical mission to Mars will have young astronauts talking—and singing—about the science of space travel.

Singing astronauts on a mission explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell,” this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip.

This book defies gravity—text and art float free on the page, encouraging readers to turn the book sideways and upside-down.

An interactive, innovative approach to interstellar fun.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Reading age: 4–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 610L

Themes & topics

Books about science Books about explorers Books about music Books about outer space Books about technology

What readers & critics say

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“I'm not always a big fan of books using times of songs, but the illustrations are fun and they (and the text) prompt you to turn the book around as you're reading it, adding to the feel of losing gravity in space. There are some great facts on each page, but they end up ruining the flow of the prominent text that goes to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell.”

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