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The Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure: Mars: You Decide How to Survive! Kindle Edition

by Hena Khan (Author), David Borgenicht (Author), Robert Zubrin (Author), Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 40 ratings
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In this interactive science fiction adventure, you blast off to Mars and must make the right decisions to achieve your mission and safely return to Earth.

Join the youngest crew of astronauts ever to make the trip to Mars! Faced with fearsome dangers and difficult decisions, your choices will determine your fate on the Red Planet. Will you achieve the mission and return home to Earth safely, successfully earning the title of the youngest astronaut ever to make it to Mars? Or will you be forced to turn back early? This thrilling adventure offers twenty-two possible endings, but only ONE leads to the ultimate success! With eye-catching comic book style illustrations and information based on scientific facts related to Mars and space exploration, young readers will be over the moon with this entertaining addition to the Worst-Case Scenario series!
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  1. Reading age
    Baby - 11 years
  2. Print length
    196 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 6
  5. Publisher
    Chronicle Books LLC
  6. Publication date
    April 29, 2011
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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  10. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0811871242
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About the Author

David Borgenicht is a writer, editor, publisher, and co-author of all the books in The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series. He lives in Philadelphia with his son and daughter.

Hena Khan has written numerous books for children, including Night of the Moon. She lives in Rockville, Maryland, with her husband and two sons.

Robert Zubrin is aerospace engineer who has advocated for manned Mars exploration. He is the author of five books, including The Case for Mars and he is the founder of the Mars Society. He lives in Lakewood, Colorado and has two daughters.

Yancey Labat got his start at Marvel Comics and has illustrated many books for children. He lives in Ithaca, New York with his wife and daughter.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005F5DXZE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books LLC (April 29, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 29, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8877 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 40 ratings

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Hena Khan

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Hena Khan is a Pakistani-American who was born and raised in Maryland, where she still lives. She enjoys writing about her culture as well as all sorts of other subjects, from spies to space travel. You can learn more about Hena by visiting her website: www.henakhan.com.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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I've loved this series since middle school and I wanted to ...
I've loved this series since middle school and I wanted to order it and see if it held up to what I could remember. The book I received was shiny and crisp, almost in new condition... and it said Worst Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure on the front. It even says MARS: You decide how to survive!Basically, what the picture shows on the front.So... what was on the inside?Worst Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure: AMAZON. Edition.The interior of the book is all about adventuring in the Amazon, NOT an adventure to Mars as the title would suggest.Odd misprinting error? Probably. Would have been nice for somebody to have opened the book and actually checked to make sure it was the correct version though... BEFORE shipping it. Still, I can see how this could have happened. It's just a bit of a letdown. The book really did look brand new, and I was really excited to start reading, but... it wasn't what I was expecting.
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Shirley Priscilla Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2012
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This is the second book of this kind that I purchased for my grandchildren and they absolutely love them. In this adventure they become astronauts who are taking a trip to Mars. They experience a lot of what may truly happen. During this adventure they have to make decisions and they are tough ones. In some they may die if they make the wrong decision. Scary...but adventerous. After making these decisions they must live with the outcome. This book is so good for children because it adds adventure with decision making and allows the child to carve their destiny. I Highly recommend this read and all others like it. Wonderful book.
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Nathanile
4.0 out of 5 stars Daughter thought
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2012
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My judo thought it was a very fun if weird read. She read it in a few days on her own spare time. That alone rates a positive purchase.
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M&L Mama
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series. This one is the most loved
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020
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My 10 y.o. son reads and re-reads this adventure. He often tells me how much he loves it.
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Elizabeth Kleiter
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2020
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My 9 yr old loved this, also a great way to look at cause & effect.
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A. Delgado
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book where the reader makes choice after choice that ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2016
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This is an excellent book where the reader makes choice after choice that leads to one of over 20 unique endings. As the story is being read, the reader will feel like he or she is on Mars on a high profile mission.
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H. A.
3.0 out of 5 stars I've loved this series since middle school and I wanted to ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017
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I've loved this series since middle school and I wanted to order it and see if it held up to what I could remember. The book I received was shiny and crisp, almost in new condition... and it said Worst Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure on the front. It even says MARS: You decide how to survive!
Basically, what the picture shows on the front.
So... what was on the inside?
Worst Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure: AMAZON. Edition.
The interior of the book is all about adventuring in the Amazon, NOT an adventure to Mars as the title would suggest.
Odd misprinting error? Probably. Would have been nice for somebody to have opened the book and actually checked to make sure it was the correct version though... BEFORE shipping it. Still, I can see how this could have happened. It's just a bit of a letdown. The book really did look brand new, and I was really excited to start reading, but... it wasn't what I was expecting.
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H. A.
3.0 out of 5 stars I've loved this series since middle school and I wanted to ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017
I've loved this series since middle school and I wanted to order it and see if it held up to what I could remember. The book I received was shiny and crisp, almost in new condition... and it said Worst Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure on the front. It even says MARS: You decide how to survive!
Basically, what the picture shows on the front.
So... what was on the inside?
Worst Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure: AMAZON. Edition.
The interior of the book is all about adventuring in the Amazon, NOT an adventure to Mars as the title would suggest.
Odd misprinting error? Probably. Would have been nice for somebody to have opened the book and actually checked to make sure it was the correct version though... BEFORE shipping it. Still, I can see how this could have happened. It's just a bit of a letdown. The book really did look brand new, and I was really excited to start reading, but... it wasn't what I was expecting.
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Danielle M. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars A "choose your own adventure" style book that non-fiction fans who love adventure stories will absolutely fall in love with.
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2011
As the youngest member of a crew of astronauts headed to the planet Mars you have a lot to prove. Not only will you be faced with keeping your crew alive, but potentially aiding in the continued survival of the human race that will soon be colonizing the red planet. You will have to read up on the many conditions of space travel as well as the environmental aspects of Mars in hopes that you will survive to return home to planet earth as a successful adventurer and astronaut.

It seems as though I'm making up for lost time with my recent reads of the "choose-your-own-adventure" style books. In the past two years I've read a minimum of two a year and sometimes more. As an adult I find them incredibly fun though obviously not my first choice for my personal reading I can absolutely see how they appeal to young readers. If I had been exposed to these type of books as a ten (or so) year old I'm positive I would have devoured as many as I could have gotten my hands on. Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure #2: Mars! is no exception to this and I'm thoroughly excited to share the series with my own kiddos, my son especially.

So, what exactly about Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure #2: Mars! in particular do I think would appeal to my son specifically? Without a doubt I know the non-fiction aspects of the story would grab him right away. At some point they may appeal to my daughter as well, but her interest in non-fiction type material has yet to emerge. My son on the other hand is constantly on the lookout for new bits of information to devour and this would be perfect. In the back of Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure #2: Mars! there is a helpful "Expedition File" that includes information about everything from the way to determine north and south while on Mars by the stars to how to survive a dust storm to the types of robotic machines and more. It's fantastic! With the addition of the story you determine by making certain choices this is easily a book that could be read over and over and over again for hours of reading fun.

Adventures in space and an outcome determined by the reader, the edition of Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure #2: Mars! by David Borgenicht is sure to be a hit with young readers who love learning. Having myself only read a couple of the choose-your-own-adventure type books I can only judge them based on my limited exposure to them and husband's experiences reading them in his youth. But having said that I'd easily say this would be a top choice among today's versions of the chose-your-own-adventure books! Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure #2: Mars! was captivating as well as educational and each of the scenarios you are placed in require more than simply guessing which way to go. I'd highly recommend this as well as the other books in this series by Chronicle Books to young adventure seekers who love a little bit of fun learning mixed with their reading!

My original review was posted at There's A Book.
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Charlotte McCall
5.0 out of 5 stars Wost Case Scenario
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2013
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We gave our son a couple of these for his birthday. He has been reading them non-stop for several weeks, and he takes them everywhere he goes. Kudos to the Worst Case Scenario folks.
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Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Short, but very entertaining.
Reviewed in Germany on December 10, 2018
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I liked it a lot, read it in 3 hours.
But 3 very entertaining hours.
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Linda Christensen
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2016
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Fabrizio Poli
5.0 out of 5 stars My Son Loved this book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2012
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My 11 year-old son loved this book and it got him reading-up on Astronomy. This is a great tool for homeschoolers! I liked the fact you can make different choices as you read and based on your choice the story pans out differently. We can't wait for more of this series to be published. The Everest one is great too by the way!
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Callum Wooller
5.0 out of 5 stars As expected
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2020
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Perfect condition. Fast delivery. Very happy.
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