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The Martian; Classroom Edition

by Andy Weir

Survival on Mars, one problem at a time

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Awards & Recognition

  • Bestseller

    A New York Times bestseller

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Survival on Mars, one problem at a time

Mark Watney’s predicament begins with a failed evacuation: presumed dead after a dust storm, he is left alone on Mars without a way to contact Earth. The setup turns survival into a practical challenge, with limited prospects for rescue and multiple dangers beyond hunger. This classroom edition presents the novel as a science-fiction survival story grounded in the immediate problem of staying alive on an isolated planet. The supplied description establishes the stakes without revealing how Watney’s situation develops.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in science-fiction adventure
  • Readers drawn to survival stories involving isolation and problem-solving
  • Classroom readers exploring a stranded-astronaut premise

Themes

SurvivalIsolationHuman resilienceSpace exploration

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Book overview

A New York Times Bestseller

Six days ago' astronaut Mark Watney was one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now' he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead' Mark is stranded alone with no way to even signal Earth. Even if he could' he wouldn't last until rescue arrived. Chances are' though' he won't starve -- so many other things are likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet.

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