sightings and encounters

Explores the truth behind what happened after an unidentified flying object crashed in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. Explains how speculations that it was an alien ship began, the rise in UFO hysteria during the 1950s, and the allegations of those claiming UFO encounters are real. Also discusses government and military investigations into the crash, the debunking of false evidence, and what questions still remain about the incident.

The notion that UFOs are real is one that is very much alive in today's society. In fact, sightings of UFOs as well as close encounters with actual alien visitors have been reported for centuries. And for hundreds of years, such sightings were often dismissed by skeptics because the men and women who reported encounters with aliens could provide no evidence other than the stories of their experiences. But starting in the latter half of the 20th century, as audio and video recording equipment became more common in society, evidence of alien encounters could be recorded and analyzed. As a result, such evidence has gained more credibility.

"Are we alone in the universe? In Aliens, early fluent readers will learn about different alien legends, including UFO sightings, alien abductions, and crop circles. Readers practice critical thinking skills to draw their own conclusions. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about possible explanations, both scientific and otherworldly. A Take a Look! infographic offers further information about a reported alien abduction, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline recaps the events detailed in the book. Children can learn more about extraterrestrials using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Aliens also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, glossary, and index. Aliens is part of Jump!'s Do You Believe? series"--.

Contains the report prepared by the United States Air Force on research into an event popularly known as the Roswell Incident, with the conclusion that the U.S. Army Air Forces did recover material near Roswell in July 1947, but that the debris recovered was from an Army Air Forces balloon-borne research project code named MOGUL.

"[Learn about] a United States Air Force base in the Nevada desert once so secret it never appeared on maps and was rumored to house alien spaceships"--Provided by publisher.

"A pop history of UFOs, aliens, and extraterrestrial encounters, including photographs and illustrations"--Provided by publisher.

"Invites readers to investigate stories about Area 51 through . . . text, . . . imagery, and clear, simple graphics"--Provided by publisher.

Contains true stories about UFO activity, extraterrestrial encounters, disappearances, and more.

"In 1947, an unusual object crashed in the New Mexico desert and was recovered by the Roswell Army Air Field officers. People everywhere began to speculate what the object could be. Could it possibly be a flying saucer? Would that be proof of aliens and life beyond Earth? Even decades later, some people still believe that the Roswell Incident is the most famous UFO sighting ever. Still, those who worked at the airfield insist it was just a weather balloon that had fallen from the sky. Was the Roswell Incident evidence of alien life, a government cover-up, or just a myth? Here are the facts about what we do know about Roswell"--Provided by publisher.