It's rather discouraging to look and see so few non-fiction practice readers about the planet Mars :(
The following books are at the 3rd Grade reading level. You can find our 2nd Grade reading list here. Like the earlier list, these books have neither reviews nor sample/excerpt pages. You should be able to find them at your library, or for cheap on the secondary market.
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By Derek Zobel
Full-color images. The physical characteristics of the planet Mars are discussed.
Word Count: 323
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 3.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 135606
- Publisher: Blastoff! Readers (2010)
- ISBN-10: 1600146791
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By Charnan Simon
This book contains information about Mars, including its relationship to the Sun and other planets, key characteristics, history, and other fun relevant facts.
Word Count: 591
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 3.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 146931
Lexile: 630L
- Publisher: Cherry Lake Pub. (2011)
- ISBN-10: 1610800826
- sample pages available
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By Adele Richardson
Orbit, atmosphere, and surface features are covered.
Word Count: 550
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 3.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 84581
Lexile: 650L
- Publisher: First Facts Books (2005)
- ISBN-10: 0736836896
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By Margaret J. Goldstein
Introduction to Mars, describing its place in the solar system, its physical characteristics, its movement in space, and other facts are discussed.
Word Count: 829
Page Count: 48
Accelerated Reading level: 3.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 77016
- Publisher: Lerner Books (2008)
- ISBN-10: 1580133606
- sample pages available
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By Pearson Education
Fear, Sharon
This obscure book (not found at GoodReads at all) might be available at your library or ebay. (1 copy at amazon).
Word Count: 781
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 3.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 57887
- Publisher: CELEBRATION PRESS (2000)
- ISBN-10: 0673596214