{"product_id":"sightseeing-with-aliens-isbn-9781683694274","title":"Sightseeing with Aliens","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover everything about aliens in this funny and informative nonfiction handbook packed with weird science, fascinating history, and plenty of trivia—perfect for readers ages 8–12.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre aliens out there? What’s the deal with Area 51? Can outer space support human life? Blast off to space with \u003ci\u003eSightseeing with Aliens\u003c\/i\u003e and discover: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCool science and eye-opening history!\u003c\/b\u003e Learn about the past, present, and future of space exploration. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrange accounts of alien encounters! \u003c\/b\u003eDig into the truth behind UFO sightings, crop circles, extraterrestrial events, and more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands-on activities to try at home! \u003c\/b\u003eCreate a time capsule and learn how to advocate for the environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngaging, offbeat, and educational, \u003ci\u003eSightseeing with Aliens\u003c\/i\u003e is an illustrated exploration of the unknown and how it can shape our lives. The whole galaxy is out there—grab your guide, and let’s go!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more on the supernatural, check out \u003ci\u003eHanging with Vampires\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChilling with Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cb\u003e2025 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner\u003cbr\u003eA 2024 Children’s and Young Adult Book Lovers’ Literary Awards Finalist for Nonfiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sure to have even the most skeptical readers captivated. . . . An informative and enjoyable title for those curious about otherworldly ideas.”—Lisa Bosarge, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHanging with Vampires\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of all things supernatural will be horrified—and highly entertained.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fitzpatrick focuses on vampires in a fang-in-cheek tone...any good guidebook leaves readers feeling prepared, and this one is no exception.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklis\u003c\/i\u003et\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I absolutely loved it! This book really is perfect for kids who are interested in vampire lore whether that be in pop culture or folk traditions from around the world. Loved Lilla Bölecz's illustrations, they are so charming.”—Bree Paulsen, author of \u003ci\u003eGarlic and the Vampire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You'll eat up this fang-scinating look at vampire mythology! It’s terror-ific!”—Anne Marie Pace, author of \u003ci\u003eVampirina Ballerina\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsha Fitzpatrick\u003c\/b\u003e is a New Jersey-based author who loves all things horror. She’s the writer of \u003ci\u003eWho Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott: Rosa Parks \u003c\/i\u003e (Who HQ), illustrated by Abelle Hayford. She’s also the coauthor of the middle grade graphic novel series Oh My Gods! with Stephanie Cooke and illustrator Juliana Moon. When she’s not writing, she’s watching horror movies or reality TV and deep-diving into all things true crime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLilla Bölecz \u003c\/b\u003eis a Hungarian graphic artist and illustrator whose passion is creating peculiar, thought-provoking, and mystical scenes and characters inspired by, among other things, nature and mythology.Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHELLO? IS ANYONE OUT THERE?\u003cbr\u003eOh, hi! I didn’t see you there. Actually, I did, but I was waiting for you to say hello. Now that we’ve made contact, I have a very important transmission for you. It’s a question, actually: Want to go on an adventure? We’re traveling to the stars! Here’s your space suit, your guidebook, and plenty of snacks for the journey. Sit tight—we’re going extraterrestrial!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHANG ON, YOU’RE . . . WHO, EXACTLY?\u003cbr\u003eAllow me to introduce myself. I am your 100 percent human, totally-not-an-alien guide to the mysteries and wonders of the supernatural, paranormal, and extraterrestrial. In this book, we’re blasting off to the cosmos! You guessed it—we’ll be gathering data on aliens. Together, you and I will rocket through science, discover spacefaring history, meet up with fictional alien friends, and more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDig Out the Dictionary!\u003cbr\u003eAccording to our lexical friend Merriam-Webster, an alien is defined as a being who “[comes] from another world.” And what does extraterrestrial mean? Let’s break the word down! When you’re using extra by itself, it means “more” or “bonus.” Extra as a prefix means “outside,” and \u003ci\u003eterra\u003c\/i\u003e means “land” or “Planet Earth.” Put them together, and \u003ci\u003eextraterrestrial \u003c\/i\u003erefers to something or someone “originating, existing, or occurring outside the earth or its atmosphere.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHOA. ALIENS?!\u003cbr\u003eI bet you’re wondering, “Wait, are there\u003ci\u003e really \u003c\/i\u003ealiens out there? Can they see me right now? Do they know I’m wearing two different socks?” The best answer I can give you is . . . a big shrug. Who knows? (Also, I wouldn’t worry about the socks too much. I’m wearing two different ones, too. That’s fashion, baby!)\u003cbr\u003e     The topic of aliens is a gigantic question mark. Scientists haven’t discovered evidence of life on other planets, but that doesn’t mean they’re ruling it out altogether. What we know about space and the possibility of life on other planets is constantly changing. In fact, science itself is constantly changing. (Fun fact: scientists are still discovering new chemical elements!) In the meantime, it doesn’t hurt to ask ourselves a few questions: What would you do if you met someone from another planet? How do you treat those who are different from you? What do you think the future will look like—for you and for Planet Earth? And is astronaut ice cream actually any good?\u003cbr\u003e     How do we find the answers to our questions? We research! We’re on a fact-finding mission here and our topic is everything extraterrestrial. In this guide, we’ll uncover the stories behind infamous alien sightings, such as the Roswell incident of 1947, and places like Area 51. We’ll dig in to what happens if humans make first contact with aliens. And we’ll plug in to the world of science fiction and alien movies. Last, but certainly not least, we’re going to figure out why exactly aliens are so important—whether they’re out there in space or hanging out in the sci-fi section of the library. \u003cbr\u003e     So that’s our mission brief. Now that you’re ready, prepare for takeoff!\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Quirk Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302676582629,"sku":"NP9781683694274","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683694274.jpg?v=1767736610","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/sightseeing-with-aliens-isbn-9781683694274","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}