unidentified flying objects

"An in-depth study of Area 51, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the mysterious phenomena reputed to occur there"--Provided by publisher.

In December 2018, a bright blue light appeared over New York City. In thousands of Instagram posts and tweets, New Yorkers wondered: Could the light be signs of aliens? Although the lights turned out to be connected to a Queens powerplant, the curiosity they sparked speaks to the fascination we have for signs of life outside of Earth. The articles in this collection relate to the search for extraterrestrial life, detailing both the science that guides us toward it as well as the communities who believe it is already among us. In book reviews, op-eds, and feature reporting, scientists and journalists attempt to make sense of the question: Are we alone? Features such as a glossary and media literacy questions and terms engage readers beyond the text.

"Examines the facts and fiction behind the happenings in Area 51"--Provided by publisher.

"Unidentified flying objects could be so many things, from military aircraft, to tricks of the light, to weather phenomena. But what we really want to know is: are they spaceships carrying visitors from other planets? For hundreds of years, people have been trying to make sense of UFO sightings. Within these pages, readers will discover . . . accounts of sightings as well as rational explanations. They'll discover the . . . figures involved in discussions of alien life and also what it takes to identify a hoax. Tips on what to do when encountering a supposed UFO, and representations of UFOs and aliens in pop culture round out this . . . text"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will . . . [learn about] some of the most famous reported encounters with extraterrestrials. They will discover Grays, . . . eyewitness accounts, and some of the . . . investigators of alien life on Earth. Examples of relevant technology are also covered, such as satellites that detect fast radio bursts in space that may indicate the possibility of intelligent life beyond our solar system"--Provided by publisher.

Contains brief statements in which people across the United States tell about their encounters with ghosts, UFOs, monsters, and other unexplained phenomena, each with a portrait at the location the event took place.

Explores the possibility of alien invasions, including the chain of events, the reason for invasion, and more.

"Exciting illustrations follow the events of the Roswell Incident. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

". . . illustrations follow the events of the Betty and Barney Hill alien abduction . . ."--Provided by publisher.

The concept of extraterrestrials and the search for intelligent life.