Scientifically-accurate illustrations and information-packed sidebars enrich this second edition picture book. Set in the future, Max the dog and his friend, Tori, are on the Jupiter Mission. The first editon of Max Goes to Jupiter was selected for NASA's Story Time From Space Program and ILA Children's Choices List.

Max the dog is chosen to visit the international space station, where he becomes a valuable member of the crew.

Max is a cute kitten who dreams of becoming a brave mouse-catcher. So he sets off in search of a mouse, and discovers that bravery perhaps is not so important after all.

"This second edition of Max goes to Mars contains a set of fully updated Big Kid Boxes designed to incorporate the latest scientific discoveries about Mars."--title page verso.

When Max and Pinky decide to play superheroes, Pinky gets stuck with all of the unappealing sidekick duties, until Max finds himself in real trouble.

Max wants Colby to join him in a fun adventure playing in the snowy woods but Colby tries hard to convince his best friend to stay in the yard. After Max explains away all of Colby's concerns, he must decide what he will do. What could happen to Max if he leaves the yard? What can Colby do to save his friend? There is a crisis in the backyard!“Max's Big Adventure” is the third in the Max & Colby Adventures.