Ginny, The Martian Helicopter: The True Story of the First Helicopter to Fly on Mars

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Darcy Guyant

Ginny, The Martian Helicopter

The True Story of the First Helicopter to Fly on Mars

Darcy Guyant

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Luke 1910 Publications
04 October 2025

Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Space (Children's&YA); Educational: Technology

Discover the inspiring true story of the first helicopter to fly on another planet!

Follow Ginny as she makes history, scouts new terrain, gathers data, and proves what's possible through perseverance.

Through the friendship and teamwork of Ginny the helicopter and Percy the rover, young readers are introduced to the science of flight technology, space exploration, and robotics. This STEM-friendly story is a perfect resource for classrooms, libraries, and at home, introducing aviation history, our Solar System, and flight technology. Includes themes of teamwork, resilience, exploration, and scientific discovery.

Ginny: The Martian Helicopter brings to life NASA's real Ingenuity mission through a heartwarming tale of friendship, discovery, and scientific achievement. When Ginny, the tiny helicopter, and Percy, the rover, land on Mars, they must work together to explore the red planet's surface. From navigating rocky terrain to capturing aerial photos, Ginny demonstrates how robots and teamwork make space exploration possible.

Through gentle storytelling and factual accuracy, this STEM adventure introduces young readers to concepts like flight in thin atmospheres, planetary science, and the spirit of perseverance. Even after Ginny breaks a rotor blade, she finds a new purpose-teaching kids that every contribution matters, even after setbacks.

Supports classroom learning with connections to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Great for ages 4-9 who are curious about space, engineering, or robotics

Perfect for educators, homeschoolers, STEM units, and bedtime with aspiring scientists

By: Darcy Guyant
Imprint: Luke 1910 Publications
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9798990399464
Pages: 36
Publication Date: 04 October 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Darcy Guyant is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander and helicopter pilot with thousands of flight hours in search and rescue missions. He served in both the Army and Coast Guard, where he developed a deep respect for teamwork, responsibility, and courage.After his military career, Mr. Darcy turned to writing children's books, combining his love of aviation with his passion for education. He volunteers regularly in elementary schools, reading aloud and helping students build strong reading skills.Mr. Darcy's books are designed to entertain, inspire, educate, and encourage young readers to explore flight, science, and the importance of helping others.

Reviews for Ginny, The Martian Helicopter: The True Story of the First Helicopter to Fly on Mars

Ginny: The Martian Helicopter is a profoundly inspiring book that brilliantly brings a monumental moment in space exploration to life, sure to ignite the imaginations and dreams of young innovators and explorers! Col. Merryl Tengesdal, U.S. Air Force (ret.), First Black Female U-2 pilot Out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary! If your child loves planes, trains, and automobiles, they'd better get ready for Ginny: The Martian Helicopter! This book takes a twist on the modern-day aviation adventure by bringing kids on a vital mission to explore uncharted territory on planet Mars. On this journey, based on a true story, we follow NASA's small-but-mighty helicopter, Ginny (Ingenuity), as she roams the red skies above Percy (Perseverance), a rover seeking signs of ancient life in outer space. Ginny: The Martian Helicopter is a fantastic discussion spark for what lies beyond the Earth in our solar system. Engage young scholars with this story to help them ""dig a little deeper"" into the way-out-there and get them dreaming about shooting for the stars. Mara Burton, Elementary School Teacher