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1) Aliens
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Investigates several well-known accounts of alien abduction as well as theories aimed at explaining why such reports cannot be true.
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"A captivating new gift book featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps! Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? Whatever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena, and much more, this...
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"Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for evidence of life"--Jacket.
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The premise that alien life exists has had a grip on writers, artists, thinkers, and scientists since possibly the earliest days of civilization. This awesome text explores many of the critical parts of astrobiology from theories about exoplanets and the formation of solar systems to places like the Lowell Observatory and Roswell and people like H. G. Wells and Carl Sagan.
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"We are not alone in the universe, and science is out to prove it! 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 just beyond the stars. Space is full of mysteries--and we're here to solve them"--OCLC.
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As we look back to the beginnings of the space race, 2009 is also the year for looking forward to humankind's next step toward the stars. In the spirit of books that once imagined colonies on the moon, Patrick O'Brien has created a unique look at your first trip to Mars. Using the most up-to-date designs and theories of what it will take to establish a base on Mars, you are off on an incredible journey, over 35 million miles to the red planet. Filled...
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"Is there life elsewhere in the Solar System? How many civilizations could exist in the galaxy? Will we ever meet them? Since we were little, we ve been fascinated by the stars and planets. We immediately wonder if there could be creatures like you and me living on its surfaces, wondering themselves if in other places in the galaxy there are beings like them... The avalanche of questions is unstoppable: human beings are curious by nature. If you've...
19) Do aliens exist?
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Why do people believe in ghosts or vampires or any number of other seemingly fantastic beings? The answers to that questions are many and varied. Some would attribute such belief to ignorance or superstition while others might cite personal experience or a rich tradition of stories dating back centuries. Critically examine the enduring belief in and skepticism about the existence of all sorts of paranormal entities or events.
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He has discovered more planets than anyone in history. In this inspiring true story, Geoff Marcy's love of space helped him overcome struggles in his studies until finally he became an astronomer. But he was not on track to make major discoveries. Eventually, he went back to the questions that thrilled him as a boy: Are we alone? Do Earth-like planets orbit the stars in the night sky? It would not be easy to find a planet outside our solar system....