sightings and encounters

"In 1947, during the early years of the Cold War, a field in Roswell, New Mexico was disturbed by a strange crash and smattering of debris. Some say the bodies of extraterrestrial beings were strewn across the ground, that a UFO had crashed there, and that the government was covering up the evidence in a massive conspiracy. But what really happened at Roswell? The infamous 'crash from outer space' has become a fixture in our culture, inspiring a surge of UFO sightings and conspiracy theories. But at its heart is the story of military scientists, a city on the brink of the Cold War, and a debris field scattered with mystery. What was it that actually crashed at Roswell? Were alien bodies found? Was it Russian spies? Secret military technology? And did the government try to hide what they found? An electrifying exploration of one of the most thrilling mysteries in recent history, by Sibert Award winning author Candace Fleming"--Provided by the publisher.

"Read about mysterious UFO sightings in Aurora, Texas. Is there an alien graveyard? Turn the pages to find out"--Provided by publisher.

"Over the years, there have been hundreds of reports of UFO (or unidentified flying object) sightings--which the U.S. government seemed to ignore. But a recently released Pentagon report tells a different story. For five years, a secret government agency was tracking and investigating these sightings. Now, in the pages of this book, the details of that report can be revealed! Share in the joy of exploration and discovery with UFOs"--Provided by publisher.

"The odds of us being alone in outer space are small. Maybe we've already been visited by alien life, but didn't even know it. What if those life forms are still here? Jump into some of Earth's most alien mysteries and explore the signs they may have left behind"--.

Looks at UFO sightings in the United States.

"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.