Book Series · 2 Books

Smithsonian Historical Fiction Books

In order from Syretia and the Curiosity Rover to Marika Marches for Equality.

Syretia and the Curiosity Rover
Marika Marches for Equality
Syretia and the Curiosity Rover
Syretia and the Curiosity Rover
Marika Marches for Equality
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Syretia and the Curiosity Rover
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$2532
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2021

Syretia and the Curiosity Rover

By Ailynn Collins, Paula Zorite (Illustrator)

A reluctant camper finds unexpected parallels with a Mars rover's mission, sparking a journey of self-discovery.

72 pages· 6,449 words· Est. 54 min read
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Summary: Syretia, uprooted to California, faces a summer camp focused on the Mars Curiosity Rover. Uninterested and homesick, she unexpectedly finds a connection with the rover's mission. As the rover lands millions of miles away, will Syretia open her heart to new beginnings on Earth? Discover how a distant world might just change her own.
The complete set

Smithsonian Historical Fiction Series

2 books · Published 2021–2022

Syretia and the Curiosity Rover

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2021

A reluctant camper finds unexpected parallels with a Mars rover's mission, sparking a journey of self-discovery.

Marika Marches for Equality
Sale price
$858

Marika Marches for Equality

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2022

A young girl defies her parents to join a pivotal equality rally in 1970.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Smithsonian Historical Fiction series?

There are 2 books in the Smithsonian Historical Fiction series. It began with Syretia and the Curiosity Rover in 2021, and the newest book, Marika Marches for Equality, was published in 2022.

What ages are the Smithsonian Historical Fiction books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Smithsonian Historical Fiction book is the longest?

Marika Marches for Equality is the longest book in the series at 7,340 words (72 pages).

Which Smithsonian Historical Fiction book is the shortest?

Syretia and the Curiosity Rover is the shortest at 6,449 words (72 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Smithsonian Historical Fiction to life.

01

Ailynn Collins

Author
02

Salima Alikhan

Author
03

Paula Zorite

Illustrator
04

Andrea Rossetto

Illustrator

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