The Mighty Mars Rovers: The Incredible Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity
by Elizabeth Rusch • Part of the Scientists in the Field Series
Geologist Steve Squyres knew that it wasn’t possible to go to Mars himself,... read more
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Nonfiction
Year Published 2012
Word Count 15,905
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 950L
- ATOS Reading Level: 6.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 151231, 3.0 AR Points
- Subject Headings
- Exploration
- Mars (Planet)
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Astronomy
- Mars probes--Juvenile literature
- Mars probes
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Discoveries
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
- Mars (Planet)--Exploration--Juvenile literature
- Roving vehicles (Astronautics)
- Roving vehicles (Astronautics)--Juvenile literature
- Lists With This Book
- Physical Science, 6-12
- Wonders Trade Books, Grade 5
- Computer Science, Computational Thinking
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Elizabeth Rusch
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 2
Interview with Elizabeth Rusch
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Interview with Elizabeth Rusch
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Activities from Elizabeth Rusch
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Teacher Guide from Elizabeth Rusch
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Planets and Stars Activities from From the Mixed-Up Files...
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Book & Adaptation Websites 1
Awards & Distinctions 5
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2023
Honor, 2013
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2013
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2013
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2022
Elementary Selection, 2012
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2022
Selection, 2012
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