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Onward with Woodword to the fourth planet from the sun and one of Earth’s closest neighbors. Mars—and its imaginary Martians—has captivated Earthlings for centuries. A rusty red surface puzzled sky gazers for ages until scientists solved the mystery behind its ruddy hue. Learn why this spatial wonder is blushing, and discover what it has in common with Earth. From icy poles to grand canyons to volcanoes, Mars is a marvel! Scientists are planning a manned visit in a dozen years. Will you be on board?
In this issue students will:
- Read expository test about Mars
- Answer text-based questions
- Practice “cloze reading” for comprehension while learning Mars facts
- Edit for spelling and grammar
- Discover what Earthlings need to survive on Mars
- Calculate sums and differences to name the volcano
- Use the newspaper to locate Martian adjectives and rhyming words
- Learn how Mars got its name
- Write descriptively about a strange event
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