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Max Goes to Mars: A Science Adventure with Max the Dog (Science Adventures with Max the Dog series)

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How does a dog go to Mars? This charming, yet realistic, book written by Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, tell us just how a dog and astronauts may take the first manned spaceship to Mars. Max Goes to Mars is jam-packed with interesting scientific facts and information in fictional story form, which always appeals to young readers. Even better, the scientific information is explained fully in readable, understandable terms without over-simplifying as can happen in children's books.

The illustrations by Alan Okamoto make a perfect marriage with story, which is the ideal for picture books. The paintings also convey a technical detail and knowledge that young readers will pour over time and again, always finding something new to discover. Almost every page has sidebars for the readers who want to learn more about the science of space travel, Mars, and the ancient mythology about the planets. As well, there is an activity page near the end, which demonstrates the orbit of Mars through a movement exercise. Most special are the photographs of the real Max at the end. They are heartwarming and will bring the readers closer to Max and his adventures.

This book is extraordinary as it brings so many elements together in a nice harmony. Teachers will also find this book to be a marvelous core for the space unit. Most highly recommended for ages 4 - 10 and classrooms from pre-school through fifth grade.

Simply put -- this is a great book! It's filled with lots of interesting facts, and has beautiful rich artwork that really draws you in. I'd recommend this for young and old kids alike! It's a fun way to read about the intriguing planet, Mars.

Wonderful!! One can read these books over and over and learn something new each time. They are loaded with science and are informative to all levels of budding scientists! I highly recommend them!

As an educator that strives to inspire children with a passion for math and science it is critical to equip myself with tools that enable me to do so. Max goes to Mars is one such tool. It has a wonderful blend of storytelling and accurate science. It has plenty of additional space facts to inspire the adults that read the books with their children. I firmly believe that the author has carefully selected science facts to compliment the stories and this enables the reader to learn more about space than just Max's adventures. The book is well written, well-illustrated and a fabulous read!

We couldn't wait to get the next "Max" book, and it is as wonderful as the first! Creative, beautiful storytelling with outstanding scientific content, too. Wonderful books for the budding scientists in our house!

My son has read Max goes to the Moon over and over for several months. Finally he brought home the Second Book in his Series Max Goes to Mars. I am very happy to get to teach my boy about the fundamentals of space but allow him to dream about a dog getting to explore his own safe place outer space. I love how I get to read this with him and learn little facts I too did not know. It is educational yet entertaining and I know this book will be valuable for years to come. Great job and highly recommended.

This book, as well as the other Max books written by Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, will introduce children to the subject of space, and will hold their interest. This book is cleverly illustrated, as well as fun to read for children and even for the adults. I really think that the author should be labeled "The Dr. Suess of Space!"

This book combines a fun picture book format with real science. Young children will enjoy the imaginative artwork and the fantasy story about a dog in space. Older children will be able to dig into the substantive information about Mars. I highly recommend this for children of all ages who are fascinated with space, stars, and the planets. (It's also nice for animal lovers!)

Max Goes To Mars is an outstanding book that combines a fictional trip to Mars along with the non-fictional information that is included on each page. Both children and adults will find the story and artwork, as well as the factual information motivating and exciting. Teachers of elementary and middle schools will find the book the perfect interdisciplinary tool. Activities are included.