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On a dark and stormy night the wind rises, blustering through the trees. Dogs bark and whimper as a high-pitched, other-worldly whirring grows louder. The clouds part to reveal an enormous flying object. Could it be a UFO? In this beguiling book, readers will learn about the historic sites that have been visited by creepy UFOs. Striking photographs and sensational sidebars will captivate readers. This fascinating and spine-tingling text will provoke...
2) Aliens
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Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about alien legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of aliens, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film. Table of contents, fun facts, critical thinking questions, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...
3) UFOs
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"Examines whether UFOs are real by looking at their history, evidence of their potential existence, and their cultural impact"--
4) Aliens
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Human-alien encounters---Juvenile literature. 2. Unidentified flying objects---Juvenile literature. 1. Title
5) Aliens
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Explores the idea that there are other beings than humans in the universe and that they have visited Earth throughout the history of mankind, discussing UFOs, alien abductions, crop circles, possible alien influence on early cultures, and more.
7) UFOs
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This book discusses reports of UFO sightings and explains that scientists continue to do serious searching for signs of extraterrestrial life.
8) UFOs
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"Engaging images accompany information about UFOs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
10) UFOs
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"Engaging images accompany information about UFOs."--Provided by publisher.
12) UFOs
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"Engaging images accompany information about UFOs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
13) UFOs
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Investigates several well-known accounts of UFO sightings as well as theories aimed at explaining why such reports cannot be true.
15) Do aliens exist?
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"Are they out there? The many movies and TV shows about aliens tell us that people continue to be extremely interested in the possibility of extraterrestrial life. This entertaining yet thoughtful volume presents information about aliens and UFOs through personal and historical accounts, as well as possible scientific explanations for supposed encounters. Thought-provoking sidebars and fact boxes and vivid images will keep even the most reluctant...
16) UFO crash sites
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Since the beginning of recorded history, people have been mystified by UFOs--unidentified flying objects. Even Christopher Columbus, on a 1492 voyage aboard the Santa Maria, was puzzled by a sight he described as "a light glimmering at a great distance" in the sky. While no UFOs have ever been captured or recovered, there may be startling clues to their existence left behind in places where they are thought to have struck the ground. In this book,...
18) Aliens
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"For as long as humans have been on Earth, they have wondered if other intelligent life exists in the universe. If so, what would these extraterrestrial beings look like? Today, there are true alien believers as well as skeptics. Some people have claimed aliens exist and have been responsible for creating great works of wonder, such as the pyramids and crop circles. Others are less sure. Regardless, human history has seen many stories of mysterious...
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"In a universe that stretches across billions of light years, can Earth really be the only home of intelligent life? This book avoids the sensationalism often attached to discussions about UFOs and aliens. Instead, science is coupled with historical information and firsthand sightings to teach students about responsible research, evaluation of sources, and critical thinking, even when confronted with mysterious topics"--Provided by the publisher.
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