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.
Mars
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
Mars
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
Mars
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
Mars
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
The Red Planet
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