A vibrant pink rocket, soaring towards the cosmos—this is the captivating image greeting readers of Mia and the Martians. The children’s book whisks imaginations to the red planet with its intrepid protagonist, Mia, and her feline co-pilot, Nebula. Through Mia’s eyes, children see a young explorer driven by her love for Mars, the very world she plans to showcase at the school science fair.
Astrophysicists Emma Louden and Tanya Harrison have skillfully crafted a tale of discovery and inspiration, with illustrator Wouter Pasman giving life to the eagerly awaited adventure. Louden, a dedicated scholar from Yale, takes readers on a journey that mirrors her own lifelong fascination with the stars. Her goal? To inspire a new generation to gaze upwards with wonder and possibility.
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