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Mars Day

Celebrate Mars Day with books, activities and Quicklinks

About Mars Day

March 18th is Mars Day and we're celebrating the latest Mars landing with activities, books, facts and Quicklinks.

 

For more about Mars, visit the UK Space Education Office & STEM Learning Mars Day website and discover virtual missions for families and schools.

 

Scroll down for Usborne books, activity sheets and Quicklinks.

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Did you know?

  • The first Martian colonists would need to be farmers.
  • Snow on Mars is square.
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Out of this world space books

Find out the secrets of the universe in these fascinating interactive books.
  1. 100 things to know about Space
    100 things to know about Space
    Age: 8+
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    See Inside The Universe
    Age: 6+
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    Look Inside Space
    Age: 5+
    US$14.99
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    Age: 4+
    US$4.99
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    Fold-out Solar System
    Age: 6+
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    Space puzzles
    What can you spot in the night sky?
    Age: 5-6 years
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  • Return to Earth
    Return to Earth
    Which route must the astronaut steer her red rocket along to reach Earth?
    Age: 5-6 years
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  • Space colouring
    Space colouring
    Use coloured pens to match the spots - or choose your own colours.
    Age: 3-4 years
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  • Spacewalk tangle
    Spacewalk tangle
    The astronaut has forgotten her screwdriver. Which line must Finn follow to take it to her?
    Age: 5-6 years
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  • What's out in space?
    What's out in space?
    Try these activities to find out about some of the things out in space.
    Age: 5-6 years
    Download
Top ten Mars websites

At Usborne Quicklinks we've selected some of the best Mars websites for you to visit.

Explore Mars with the Curiosity rover, see the latest photos from Perseverance, examine a 3D model of the red planet - or go on a virtual day out to Mars...

Visit our recommended Mars websites

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