Shea, Therese
Summary: Given the vastness of the universe, it is not difficult to imagine the possibility of life--even intelligent life--beyond Earth. Yet whether any extraterrestrial beings have ever made contact with us and if any evidence of this contact exists, remains widely debated. Evaluating tales of alien encounters and UFO sightings with a critical eye, this absorbing volume considers the possibility of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services 2015
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Summary: For millennia, tales of lost civilizations have captivated humanity, and foremost among them is the legend of Atlantis. In this guide to Atlantis and other lost lands, readers will learn to sort through fact and fiction, learning about the historical origins of lost-city legends, the lessons they teach us, archaeological digs for the truth, and--perhaps closest to home--their place in popular...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannical Educational Publishing 2014
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Summary: Hear "abominable" and you may well think disgusting, detestable, disagreeable. Hear "snowman" and you think adorable. But put the two words together--Abominable Snowman--and you get a mystery. In this page-turner, students will read about people who claim to have seen the creature--even to have preserved body parts. Yikes. Other people and groups included in this book aim to debunk what they...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2014
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Summary: Whether or not you believe in them, the scientific investigation of ghosts is big business. Reality television shows that follow ghost hunters at work and the popularity of ghost tours in many U.S. cities prove that we are fascinated by the possibility that the dead may still be with us. This book examines evidence of the existence of ghosts and takes a critical look at what the scientific...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services 2015