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. Includes 21st Century Skills and Content, sidebars, activity, table of contents, index, and glossary.
Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In Time Travel Is Real, readers will take a closer look at this conspiracy, why it spread, and where this theory originated.
Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In The Moon Landing Was Fake, readers will take a closer look at this conspiracy, why it spread, and where this theory originated.
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.
Searching for signs of alien life is nothing new. Since the first believer, people have wanted to communicate with whatever might be out there. Learn about the satellites and observatories being used today to send and receive signals from space and find out if anything has responded to our call. Includes 21st Century Skills and Content, sidebars, activity, table of contents, index, and glossary.
Erin, Mateo, and Noel started the Star Gazers to uncover the truth about life beyond the stars. Convinced that Earth is being visited by extraterrestrial travelers, they investigate a series of top secret files originating from Nellis Air Force Base, which happens to be where Erin's mother works. When a mysterious signal calls to the kids from inside Area 51, the amateur ufologists sneak into the base during a flash-mob raid on the infamous location. Caught up in the action, they're pursued by a being of pure energy that may hold the answers to all of their questions.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Indian American astronaut Kalpana Chawla in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
Erin, Mateo, and Noel started the Star Gazers to uncover the truth about life beyond the stars. Convinced that Earth is being visited by extraterrestrial travelers, they investigate a series of top secret files originating from Nellis Air Force Base, which happens to be where Erin's mother works. Abducted by an alien known as a Reptilian, the kids learn of the species' intention to reveal itself to humanity. When an overzealous influencer looks to exploit the reveal, the friends will have to step up and do what's right for the planet.
We're not alone in the universe; Earth is just one tiny planet in the vast cosmos. Biologists are searching the skies for signs of life, from tiny microbes to supersmart sci-fi societies, discovering what else is out there lies just beyond the stars. Space is full of mysteries--and we're here to solve them. Includes 21st Century Skills and Content, sidebars, activity, table of contents, index, and glossary.
Our solar system is more than six billion years old. Scientists believe there was life on Mars four million years ago. Many people on Earth believe they are the only life forms in the universe but, with millions of undiscovered planets out there, can that really be true? Find out how life began on Earth, how far humans have come in a short period of time, and how we might measure up to other worlds.
Erin, Mateo, and Noel started the Star Gazers to uncover the truth about life beyond the stars. Convinced that Earth is being visited by extraterrestrial travelers, they investigate a series of top secret files originating from Nellis Air Force Base, which happens to be where Erin's mother works. While conducting research on the underwater base Sycamore Knoll, the kids meet a like-minded youth and join forces to gain access to the facility, only to discover that there's more to their new friend than meets the eye.
Erin, Mateo, and Noel started the Star Gazers to uncover the truth about life beyond the stars. Convinced that Earth is being visited by extraterrestrial travelers, they investigate a series of top secret files originating from Nellis Air Force Base, which happens to be where Erin's mother works. Learning about the Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program leads the kids to an underground training facility where they become trapped in a UFO bound for Europa, one of Jupiter's many moons.
Erin, Mateo, and Noel started the Star Gazers to uncover the truth about life beyond the stars. Convinced that Earth is being visited by extraterrestrial travelers, they investigate a series of top secret files originating from Nellis Air Force Base, which happens to be where Erin's mother works. Discovering that Bigfoot and similar creatures hail from distant planets, the kids set out on a mission to free the famous cryptid from a roadside museum where it's set to be the star attraction and reunite it with its long-lost brother.
Erin, Mateo, and Noel started the Star Gazers to uncover the truth about life beyond the stars. Convinced that Earth is being visited by extraterrestrial travelers, they investigate a series of top secret files originating from Nellis Air Force Base, which happens to be where Erin's mother works. While searching for information on the mysterious 'Oumuamua, the kids meet a researcher who claims to be a stranded alien and agree to help him evade capture at the hands of the ominous men in black.
Did you know that the International Space Station is the largest human-made space object? Something that big might seem like it can't move fast--but the ISS cruises through space at about 5 miles (8 km) per second! Spend some time on this massive, speedy space station to learn about how ISS crew members work on incredible science experiments and stop their food from floating away in low gravity. Discover extreme facts about the International Space Station in this fun and kooky book.
Did you know there are billions and billions of stars in the universe? They're grouped together as galaxies, including our very own spiral-shaped Milky Way galaxy! And did you know that galaxies are always moving? Some even crash into each other. Discover extreme facts about stars and galaxies in this fun and kooky book.
As a girl, Ellen Ochoa didn’t dream of going to space. But then she saw Sally Ride do it. This role model inspired Ochoa to apply at NASA. With hard work and perseverance, Ochoa became the first Latina to go to space. Now Ochoa is working to ensure diversity in the next generation of space explorers.
Even with no visible water present, the team discovers a vast ocean that stretches deep beneath the surface of Mars. While Malcolm imagines the aquatic Martians who live there to be uniquely adapted to the dark, their technology proves to not be as versatile. The temperatures drop dramatically, freezing the water around them and fixing their submarine in ice. Now it's up to science and creativity to free them from their frozen limbo--or they risk being stuck down there forever. This graphic novel includes Mars facts and survival tips as well as in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
The rover Perseverance is damaged and stranded in the windswept sand seas of Mars. The team of interplanetary explorers locates the rover, but Dr. Thomas is unable to repair it in the field without the necessary parts. Malcolm and Daniela volunteer to return to basecamp to retrieve the parts. On their journey, Malcolm's imagination dreams up some of the Martians who may have adapted to live in the harsh alien environment. This graphic novel includes Mars facts and survival tips as well as in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
An adventurous team explores the Mars plains, which is littered with impact craters as far as the eye can see. As Malcolm imagines the region filled with gentle giants who travel in herds, Daniela analyzes the soil and makes a startling realization--a meteor shower is due to occur on the very day that they've arrived! With the clock ticking, the team must use science and creativity to quickly build a shelter before the sky rains down on them. This graphic novel includes Mars facts and survival tips as well as in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
An adventurous team discovers why the chaos terrain of Mars is so chaotic when waves of lava flow over the land, trapping them on a ridge. With the magma rising, Malcolm imagines the region as a migratory haven for the birds of Mars, and through this creative perspective, Dr. Thomas crafts a device that will help them escape the lava field--by flying over it! This graphic novel includes Mars facts and survival tips as well as in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Mesmerized by the unique landscape of the brain terrain, Malcolm imagines the type of Martians that could have adapted to life along the complex ridges that wrinkle the landscape. Stranded a long way from camp, the team must harness the energy from a sudden electrical storm to power their vehicle, all while playing it safe in the Mars lightning that surrounds them. This graphic novel includes Mars facts and survival tips as well as in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
As an adventurous team prepares to return to Earth from Mars, they break down their camp and make notes about how to improve the livable conditions of Mars for both future explorers and long-term sustainable life. The subject of terraforming intrigues Malcolm, and through this lesson, he imagines the kinds of Mars insects that would find their way into future homes, much like the spiders and ants of Earth today. This graphic novel includes Mars facts and survival tips as well as in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
An adventurous team inspects a series of volcanoes on Mars but these puzzling structures erupt with mud instead of lava. When Daniela gets too close to one of the formations, her beloved biologist field kit falls in, sinking beneath the surface. Dr. Thomas tries to use science and technology to retrieve the kit, but in the end, it's Malcolm's creativity that saves the day, thanks in large part to the fanciful Martians who he imagines live in and around the mud volcanoes. This graphic novel includes Mars facts and survival tips as well as in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
The My Guide to the Solar System series takes readers on a trip through our solar system and beyond! In this book, meet the Sun and learn what makes it special. Through simple sentences, emerging readers will learn technical facts and develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
