UFO Sightings

January 1, 2020
Grades 2-5 Real or not, there's no denying that aliens are always fascinating. The volumes in the Aliens series (6 titles) use this interest to promote science, history, and media literacy in a high/low format that comprises large, colorful photographs and visuals; engaging stories and facts; and simple text in short chunks. UFO Sightings gives several examples of possible alien spacecraft sightings throughout history and describes why many of these sightings turned out to be hoaxes or something explainable, like military aircraft. Overall, the series offers a balanced approach to the topic of aliens, recognizing that alien life is possible but has not been found yet. In this age of fake news, the series also emphasizes finding proof to validate theories. The books conclude with a glossary, trivia, and an activity, offering readers plenty of concrete benefits, but in the end, considering the possibility of otherworldly life is the real draw.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.)