unidentified flying objects

Provides an inside look at the high-tech tools used to study UFOs.

This thrilling story of science, the Cold War, Nazi research, atomic anxieties, secret spy planes and the space race draws on original archival research, declassified documents and interviews to present a narrative history of humanity's hunt for alien life, including the military and CIA's secret, decades-long quest to study UFOs.

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

Examines whether UFOs are real by looking at their history, evidence of their potential existence, and their cultural impact.

"For years, people have reported seeing strange objects in the sky. Sometimes these take the form of lights or vague shapes; other times, the witnesses give detailed descriptions of what they believe to be alien spacecraft. In 2022, the United States Congress stated that reports of UFOs have been growing, but these flying objects often remain unidentified. What is the truth? Supplemented with informative graphic organizers and engaging fact boxes, the age-appropriate text delves into the history of UFO sightings and their probable explanations"--Provided by publisher.

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

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

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

Offers readers a captivating look into UFOs and questions whether aliens exist, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'out of this world' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.