Life On Mars

Reviewed by: Melissa Madigan - Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 19, 2016

Review

This book discusses and explores the possibility of life on Mars and is appropriate for one-on-one or independent reading. The length and reading level make it a good introduction to non-fiction for children who are beginning to independently read longer text and are learning new, multi-syllabic vocabulary words. In the same style as a school text book, there is a table of contents at the beginning and a glossary at the end for easy referencing. The book does a good job of sequencing each topic, by first describing the precursors needed for life (and comparing them to living things on Earth) and then exploring whether or not Mars has the capability of sustaining it. Each section contains critical details for understanding the given topic, yet is easy to follow for early elementary school readers.

Overall Book Score: very good