Moving to Mars

The human race’s desire to explore the boundaries of the known world drove our ancestors to climb the tallest mountains, conquer the poles and cross vast uncharted oceans before ultimately reaching out into space in the 1960s.

Giant rockets were built to allow our space pioneers to travel beyond Earth’s orbit and land on the Moon. But there is another frontier that we have yet to set foot on – Mars. The Red Planet is our next destination; it will be a long process, starting with small scientific bases hidden among craters and ending with enormous self-sustaining cities. But…

• What will the journey from Earth to Mars be like?
• What will we find when we land?
• Where will we get oxygen and food?

In this book, you will find answers to all these questions about day-to-day life in a Martian city. Mars offers us the opportunity to start anew – are you ready for lift-off?

This beautifully illustrated book dives into everything from the journey to Mars, surviving the harsh landscape, to building self-sustaining cities. It answers big questions: Where will we live? What will we eat? How do we make oxygen? With a mix of science, stunning visuals, and a touch of wonder, this book makes space colonisation feel more real than ever. If you’re fascinated by space or just love dreaming big, this is a must-read! @booksb4bedtime

Moving to Mars is a fascinating and informative exploration into how future generations could call Mars home. Based on the latest scientific research, this book will take you on a journey that is out of this world. @posies_book_club

All the diagrams are clear and well designed, and the illustrations are inspiring. They show a future vision of what humankind will be able to achieve. This book will be sure to spark the imagination of readers. Not just future scientists, but explorers and travellers too. A great addition to school libraries and classrooms for children in upper Key Stage 2 and above, and a perfect text to have in class when learning about space. Roy James