Water is life, we drink it makes us grow, Water is fun to swim and splash in, this we all know, Water must be respected and protected so forever it will flow. Learn from the Mermaids...they truly know. Mermaids on Mars is a mystical story that enlightens children on the importance of water in our everyday lives. The Mermaids journey begins on Mars, the fourth planet from the sun. During this time, Mars was abundant in water that flowed across the planets surface. The Mermaids thrived in this environment as they love water. The mermaids would indulge in long baths and showers, water their gardens for hours and hours until one day the water was gone. Like humans, Mermaids need water to live, so they jumped on their rocket ship and headed to earth. The Mermaids learned from their misuse of water and encourage us all to engage in simple ways to conserver water in our everyday lives. The Mermaids share their tips to saving water and hope their story of their life on Mars will encourage us all to appreciate and respect our natural, precious resource. | Mermaids On Mars by Nancy Guettier, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters