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A Day in the Life of a Mars Rover
A Day in the Life of a Mars Rover is a narrated read-aloud picture book at guided-reading Level I for ages 7–9, 15 pages long and about 4 minutes to read aloud. Every word highlights as it's read, so a growing reader can follow along.
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Page 1Perseverance is a rover exploring Mars right now. It lives inside Jezero Crater, an old dry lake. Every morning, it follows a busy science checklist.
Page 2This rover is about the size of a small car. It rolls on six strong, bumpy wheels. That size helps it carry many science tools.
Page 3Mars nights get colder than any place on Earth. A special nuclear battery keeps Perseverance warm and running. This power pack can last for many years.
Words to practise
This book has a Spell-Along set — these words are built sound by sound after reading.
