"A deep-dive exploration into the many theories and discoveries surrounding the possibility of extraterrestrial life beyond Earth"--

As we look back to the beginnings of the space race, 2009 is also the year for looking forward to humankind's next step toward the stars. In the spirit of books that once imagined colonies on the moon, Patrick O'Brien has created a unique look at your first trip to Mars. Using the most up-to-date designs and theories of what it will take to establish a base on Mars, you are off on an incredible journey, over 35 million miles to the red planet. Filled...

Faced with haunting dreams that his wife, Padmé Amidala, is in danger, Anakin Skywalker begins his path to the dark side. -- Worldcat.

A comprehensive look at the question of whether there is life on other planets, from the imaginative visions of fantasy novels and science fiction movies to the facts revealed by today's cutting-edge technology.

"Scientists have sent messages into space hoping that aliens will find them. But we may have already received messages of our own. Young readers will learn about the current scientific mysteries surrounding extraterrestrial life"--

Considers the plausibility of alien life and what creatures living on extrasolar planets might be like, drawing on scientific sources to depict alien creatures who have adapted to the unique characteristics of their respective environments.

Offers readers a captivating look into UFOs and questions whether aliens exist, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index. --

In 2017, a huge rocky formation was spotted moving through space, defying science's understanding of natural motion. Researchers called the rock 'Oumuamua. Two years later, a similar formation was found. Could the rocks have been made by intelligent life? And is this the first time we've seen something out of this world? Space is full of mysteries--and we're here to solve them. Includes 21st Century Skills and Content, sidebars, activity, table of...

Aliens, UFOs, paranormal abductions, these are all events that have captivated and entertained people for millennia. In recent times, people have turned to science to explain the unexplainable, but does that answer everything? This book examines the history of well-known, unexplained encounters while exploring the science behind fascinating alien events. Full of photographs, eyewitness accounts, hoaxes, and scientific evidence, this book allows readers...