Max Goes to Mars
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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003 · Est. 49 min read-aloud

Max Goes to Mars

By Jeffrey Bennett, Alan Okamoto (Illustrator)

Book #4 in the Science Adventures with Max the Dog series

A dog embarks on a Mars mission, uncovering mysteries and offering comfort.

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32 pages· 6,324 words· Est. 49 min read-aloud
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Max, the adventurous dog, joins the first human mission to Mars, tasked with finding life and comforting the crew on a two-year journey. As he explores the red planet, Max uncovers mysteries that could change everything. With his human friend Tori's help, Max prepares for this epic adventure, blending science and heart. What will Max discover on Mars, and how will it impact our understanding of Earth? This tale of exploration and friendship invites young readers to dream of space while pondering the fragility of our own planet.

From the publisher

Max gets ready to go on the first human mission to Mars. This time, his mission is to help the human crew in the search for life on Mars, while providing the comfort that only a dog can offer on a journey that lasts more than two years. With sidebars on science lessons, this picture book also has a take-home message about the beauty and fragility of planet Earth.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
6,324
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
1050L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about technologyBooks about adventure and adventurersBooks about exploration and discoveryBooks about Mars
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.4
F&P level
~Y
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
107670
Publication
Published
March 1, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780972181914

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