The UFO Files: Notes on an Alien Encounter

The UFO Files are the recently de-classified notes on the most significant moment in human history: the arrival of an alien spacecraft on Planet Earth.

The year is 2033. Using the latest scientific methods, the investigator known only as Polaris has compiled this report into every aspect of the spaceship and its pilots. Piece by piece, uncover the thrilling narrative at the heart of this closest of encounters, while delving into the cutting-edge science and technology that has helped us understand--and welcome--these visitors from a distant solar system.

Read the torn-out headlines announcing an unexplained radio signal from outer space, then learn all about the electromagnetic spectrum and how we use it to communicate. Come face to face with the flying drones that emerge from the spacecraft, then delve into how insects and humans have mastered the art of flight. And as the mystery of who or what lies within the spaceship unfolds, discover the animals on Earth that are so strange as to be almost alien.

Every beat of the story is supported by clear, concise explanations of mind-blowing science for 9-12-year-olds, as well as out-of-this-world illustrations by Weston Wei.

Other topics include:

• Nuclear fusion and clean energy
• Using AI to decode an unknown language
• Planets, stars, and other astronomical bodies
• The Fermi paradox and the likelihood of alien life
• How rockets fly
• Many, many more

The UFO Files is not just a compelling sci-fi story or a primer on core STEM subjects--it's both at once! Above all, it is a celebration of scientific curiosity, tolerance, and the wonder that comes when we open our minds to the stars and realize that we are not alone.