Hello, Opportunity: The Story of Our Friend on Mars by Shaelyn McDaniel Ramona Collections animal figures and a wooden

animal figures and a wooden sword to practical items like door hooks

To Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls

name + information on the back) + a "learning ideas" card to spark creative ways to teach and play

and author of many SEL books

Hello, Opportunity: The Story of Our Friend on Mars by Shaelyn McDaniel Ramona Collections animal figures and a woodenA long time ago, humans wanted to soar through the sky, so we did. Then we wanted to go to the moon, so we did. Then we looked out further, to a little red planet named Mars, but it was too far away. Instead, we sent a friend. We named her Opportunity, which means "a good chance" and feels like hope. With nine eyes, three ears, one arm, and six wheels, Oppy explored the mysterious terrain of Mars, gathering samples, snapping photos, and discovering