Making History: The Mars Rover

Uncover the discoveries scientists have made since sending the first rovers and orbiters to the red planet. Then build a beautifully illustrated scale model of the 2020 Mars rover Perseverance.

Millions of miles from Earth, robotic rovers are exploring the surface of Mars, searching for the telltale signs of life. The amazing story of our exploration of the Red Planet is brought to life in this richly illustrated book with accompanying detailed model of the rover Perseverance. The history of Mars exploration is covered in this fascinating book for young armchair explorers. From orbitors to rovers, each impressive scientific milestone is profiled in depth as historic achievements are made. After becoming space scientists in training, kids can turn their attention to building the 15-inch long scale model of the rover Perseverance with easy to follow instructions and simple slot-together cardstock pieces.

Anne Rooney is a full-time author living in Cambridge, England. Before becoming a writer, she studied and taught medieval English and French literature. She writes nonfiction books for both children and adults. She specializes in subjects such as science, history, current issues, ethics, technology, early-years fiction, popular science (adult), and writing/developing writing skills. She is currently a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Cambridge University.