Aliens
Join the Scientists Searching Space for Extraterrestrial Life
Published on 4. October 2022
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-1-83899-228-6 (ISBN)
Description
"Packs a wealth of information about the complexities of space and the possibility of life beyond Earth... You'll wow your friends and family with the otherworldly tidbits you discover." - Time for Kids
Do aliens exist? Are UFOs real? The race is on to discover alien life in the universe!
This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science behind the search for alien lifeforms. Space expert Joalda Morancy will take readers on a tour of the Solar System (and beyond) on board new NASA missions searching for the most likely alien hiding places - from icy moons of Jupiter to the clouds of Venus. Along the way kids will find out about:
- The robots sent to Mars to look for Martians
- What really goes on at Area 51
- Ways to spot an advanced alien civilisation (hint - look for dim stars)
Readers will explore a comet, race futuristic spaceships, and discuss what we would say to aliens when we finally meet them (after "hello!").
They may seem as fanciful as wizards and monsters, but this book will show that scientists not only believe that aliens exist - but that it's only a matter of time before we find them.
Do aliens exist? Are UFOs real? The race is on to discover alien life in the universe!
This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science behind the search for alien lifeforms. Space expert Joalda Morancy will take readers on a tour of the Solar System (and beyond) on board new NASA missions searching for the most likely alien hiding places - from icy moons of Jupiter to the clouds of Venus. Along the way kids will find out about:
- The robots sent to Mars to look for Martians
- What really goes on at Area 51
- Ways to spot an advanced alien civilisation (hint - look for dim stars)
Readers will explore a comet, race futuristic spaceships, and discuss what we would say to aliens when we finally meet them (after "hello!").
They may seem as fanciful as wizards and monsters, but this book will show that scientists not only believe that aliens exist - but that it's only a matter of time before we find them.
Reviews / Votes
"Packs a wealth of information about the complexities of space and the possibility of life beyond Earth... You'll wow your friends and family with the otherworldly tidbits you discover." * Time for Kids * "Vibrantly illustrated... explains concepts and theories such as the origin of life, alien abductions, the Drake equation, UFO sightings, and conspiracy theories like Area 51. Astrobiology enthusiasts will enjoy this informative book." * Booklist * "Both the text and the detailed illustrations offer a sense of the huge scale of the universe... A well-constructed, fact-filled look at the ongoing search for outer-space life." * Kirkus *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Priddy Books
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 10 years
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 222 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
624 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83899-228-6 (9781838992286)
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Persons
Joalda Morancy is an astrophysicist and space communicator who appears on Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids. Joalda loves doing science communication to the general public, and is passionate about inspiring kids and teens who come from underrepresented backgrounds to study STEM subjects, especially space science.
Amy Grimes is a London-based illustrator who takes a lot of inspiration from nature. Amy's work is mainly created digitally, using a variety of hand-painted textures, which are scanned and assembled in Photoshop into digital collages. Amy has worked for clients including Quarto and White Lion Publishing.
Amy Grimes is a London-based illustrator who takes a lot of inspiration from nature. Amy's work is mainly created digitally, using a variety of hand-painted textures, which are scanned and assembled in Photoshop into digital collages. Amy has worked for clients including Quarto and White Lion Publishing.