Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover

"This accessible look at interplanetary exploration will appeal to a broad range of young space enthusiasts."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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.

Author: Markus Motum
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 03/13/2018
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 10.60h x 12.70w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780763695040
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 193652 / Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2017
Publishers Weekly 01/22/2018
Booklist 02/01/2018 pg. 40
Shelf Awareness 03/13/2018
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 pg. 170 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Markus Motum studied illustration at the University for the Creative Arts in England, where he rediscovered his love of picture books. Curiosity is his first book for children. Markus Motum lives in Brighton, England.