» Never Hitch a Ride with a Martian!

The Martian needed some help to fix the scanner on his spacecraft. The children give him a hand, and in return, the Martian takes them for the ride of their life. Next time, they won't be so quick to offer help!

The children's problems begin when the alien borrows a toolbox to fix its spacecraft. Imagine you are one of the children. Write an argument against going for a ride with the alien. Use the ideas in the story to help you.