Mission to Mars: The Red Planet Mystery launches young readers into an exciting STEM-driven adventure set on humanity's first junior colony on Mars.
A diverse team of kids from around the world is selected to join the Science Squad, a special group of young astronauts training to live and work on the Red Planet. But when a critical life-support system begins to fail, their mission turns from exploration to survival.
Using real scientific thinking, teamwork, and creativity, the Science Squad must uncover what is threatening their habitat. Along the way, readers are introduced to key concepts in botany, atmospheric science, and space engineering?woven naturally into the story.
This adventure-driven novel teaches science through problem-solving rather than lectures, showing how curiosity and collaboration can save lives, even millions of kilometers from Earth.
Key themes include:
- STEM learning through story and discovery
- Space engineering and life-support systems
- Botany and atmosphere basics explained for kids
- Teamwork, diversity, and resilience
- Critical thinking under pressure
Mission to Mars: The Red Planet Mystery is perfect for readers ages 8?12 who love space, science, and fast-paced adventures that make learning exciting.