Alien Vs. Alien

An engrossing and revelatory first look at the search for alien life?on Earth and beyond For the past twenty years, Peter Ward has been at the forefront of popular science writing, with books such as

Classic science fiction author H. G. Wells's most memorable and compelling novel was arguably The War of the Worlds, made even more famous by the notorious Mercury Theater radio production starring O

Bob is just an ordinary boy with ordinary friends who goes to an ordinary school, each and every day. But this is no ordinary day. Today when Bob opens his lunch box, he finds Hot Doga real, live, tal

Classic science fiction author H. G. Wells's most memorable and compelling novel was arguably The War of the Worlds, made even more famous by the notorious Mercury Theater production starring Orson

In Alien Species and Evolution, biologist George W. Cox reviews and synthesizes emerging information on the evolutionary changes that occur in plants, animals, and microbial organisms when they colon

本系列為全彩的non-fiction讀本。插圖生動、主題多元，如Traveling hrough Time , Trees, Alein Incaders,Story to Troy等歷史、地理、自然科無所不包。初級每本字數為700字以內。文法為現在簡單式及現在進行式 。Intended to build confidence in reading English, this book offers 800 words including verbs, nouns, simple sentences and one or two clause sentences on alien invaders. It is one of a series on topics drawn from history, geography, the natural world and science.

In print since the 1950s, the Mushroom Planet series is back with a new design by illustrator Kevin Hawkes. Don t miss the adventures of Chuck and David, two boys who travel to the alien planet Basidi

把 Stitch 熟悉的聲音帶到書桌與收藏櫃上。這款正式授權迷你套組，以 Lilo & Stitch 中深受喜愛的 Stitch 為主角，收錄一尊約 3英吋（7.6公分） 的角色公仔。按下按鈕即可播放 10段 Stitch 經典語音，包括「Ohana means family」以及他的外星語「Meega, nala kweesta!」等熟悉台詞，讓迷你公仔多了聲音互動的樂趣。套組另附一本 48頁迷你書，介紹 Stitch 的角色背景，並收錄經典語錄與原版電影圖片。從角色造型、語音到電影內容一次收進小巧套組中，適合放在桌面展示，也是 Stitch 粉絲容易收藏的趣味小物。● 3英吋（約7.6公分）Stitch 公仔，按下按鈕即可播放10段角色經典語音● 收錄「Ohana means family」、「Meega, nala kweesta!」等 Stitch 熟悉台詞與外星語● 附48頁迷你書，介紹角色背景、經典語錄與原版電影圖片；正式授權並內附鈕扣電池“Family means nobody gets left behind” with this officially licensed miniature kit celebrating everyone’s favorite extraterrestrial.Unique figurine with fun sound effect: Features a 3-inch collectible of Stitch that plays ten audio clips of iconic Stitch phrases, including “Ohana means family,” “Meega, nala kweesta!” (from his native alien language), and moreBook Included: 48-page mini book featuring Stitch’s backstory, popular quotes, and images from the original filmPerfect Gift: A must-have gift for fans of StitchOfficially Licensed: Authentic collectible

The debut short story collection from Korean Sci-Fi superstar Kim Choyeop"A stunning collection that lingers in the mind and heart" Ruth Ozeki"I've been yearning for the whole world to read Kim Choyeop and fall in love with her as I did"Bora Chung, author of Cursed Bunny and The Midnight TimetableFOR FANS OF DALLERGUT DREAM DEPARTMENT STORE AND CURSED BUNNY... Meet the alien species that put the humanity into human beingsDiscover the fate of Slefonia III once warp travel became obsoleteVisit the Mind Library to commune with the deadPurchase sadness as a stone and anger as a paperweightKim Choyeop became an instant literary sensation in Korea with her debut short story collection. Each of these bitesize speculative masterpieces represents a journey into the unknown, guided by a writer blessed with a boundless imagination.From alternative futures to distant alien planets, in the company of scientists, space explorers and ordinary citizens in extraordinary situations, she revels in making

歡迎來到 Kid Potato 的古怪世界！Kid Potato，又名 Spuddy，看起來就像普通小孩——只不過他是一顆馬鈴薯。生活原本應該很平常，偏偏怪事總愛找上門：外星人入侵、差點被機器人馬桶吞掉，甚至還有手指突然具有放射性的離奇事件。本書收錄 5 個爆笑冒險故事，Spuddy 將和學校裡性格古怪的朋友 Chomp、Raven 一起行動。他們不但要幫助迫降在 Chomp 腦袋裡的外星人，還得和傳聞「連襪子都不穿」的 Kid Evil 合作完成科學作業。故事把校園生活、科幻元素與無厘頭想像混在一起，情節快速又荒唐，適合喜歡奇怪角色與密集笑料的孩子。● 一次收錄 5 個冒險故事，外星人、機器人馬桶與放射性手指輪番登場● 以馬鈴薯小孩 Spuddy 與一群古怪同學為主角，把日常校園變成無厘頭冒險● 結合校園喜劇＋科幻奇想＋荒唐事件，故事節奏明快，系列感鮮明Welcome to the wacky world of Spuddy in this zany new series! Readers of all ages will be giggling along through the ups and downs of life, family, friendship, and potatoes. Spudbert (aka Spuddy) is a potato who lives in a town famous for its donut hole factory, clown burial ground, and the world's biggest roll of toilet paper. It's the perfect backdrop for Spuddy and his eccentric school friends Chomp and Raven to embark on ridiculous adventures. From helping an alien who crash-lands inside Chomp's head to doing a science project with Kid Evil (rumor has it that he doesn't even wear socks!), the absurd fun ne

Take a step – if you dare – into the shadows, and discover the blood-curdling history of horror across the world in this gruesomely illustrated title.A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries – from prehistoric death rituals to modern interpretations in art, literature, and film.In this petrifying book, you will find:*A complete global history of the subject – from ancient visions of the Underworld and horror in fairytales to Gothic horror and “creepypasta” tales*More than 350 stunning full-colour images combined with engaging and accessible text*Profiles of infamous supernatural creatures – from ghosts and demons to banshees and changelings, and from Grendel to Baba Yaga and the Morrigan to the Golem*Profiles of the scariest books and films of all time – from novels by Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Stephen King to movies like The Exorcist, The Shining, and Alien…in a stunning, giftable package with a specially com

The action-packed third novel in the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds series based on the thrilling Paramount+ TV show.Captain Christopher Pike and the USS Enterprise crew venture to the edge of the Klingon Empire, where they uncover mysterious subspace echoes near a volatile “flare star” dangerously located in a disputed area of the star system. As the Enterprise diverts from its course to track the echoes, Spock leads a daring landing party to investigate the source of the subspace echoes, navigating dangerous ionic radiation that renders the Enterprise’s transporters too risky to use. What they find are city ruins and minimal life signs, but definite evidence of starship-grade metals in a single location…quite possibly a crash site.While Uhura continues to investigate the subspace echoes, Spock and his team conduct their ground search, first finding shocking signs of alien life and later, the wreckage of an old Starfleet cargo modules from the era of the NX-01 Enterprise. Upon further

They call it Faction Wars.The ninth floor: nine armies led by wealthy alien elites, all battling to seize the central castle. Strategy, alliances, treachery—it’s perfect television.After all, none of these powerful aliens really die when they’re playing war.But not this season. Winner takes all, and the fallen stay dead.With the AI collapsing, Carl and his team seize the chaos and join the war as one of the nine factions—just as a tenth army rises: NPCs, who have become fully self-aware and formed a team of their own.And for Donut and Katia, only one can leave this level.If they all want to survive, they’re going to need a little help from a veteran or two.This. Is. War.

本書主角是一顆——馬鈴薯？沒錯，Kid Potato 是個再普通不過的小孩，只是他剛好是一顆馬鈴薯！本書收錄五則短篇漫畫故事，節奏明快、笑點密集，從外星人入侵、機器人馬桶，到和邪惡勢力一起吃起司，情節荒謬又爆笑，頁頁插圖，閱讀無壓力。故事篇幅短小，非常適合剛建立閱讀自信的孩子、視覺型讀者，或是喜歡《Dog Man》與《Captain Underpants》風格的讀者。誇張搞怪中帶著友情與冒險元素，讓孩子一讀就停不下來。書末還附有趣味迷宮與創作活動，讓閱讀延伸成創意遊戲。這是一本會讓孩子讀完立刻再讀一次的爆笑漫畫讀本！🥔🤪💥🥔🤪💥 Meet Kid Potato! 🥔🤪💥🥔🤪💥He’s a totally regular kid . . .except he’s a potato.Join him and his friends in FIVE spud-tacularly funny, bite-size and utterly pointless adventures, perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and Jamie Smart!Bursting with illustrations on every page, this series is ideal for visual kids, newly confident and reluctant readers, or kids (and adults) who love to LOL.Expect:👽 Alien invasions🚽 Robot toilets🧛 Eating cheese with the forces of evil🎳 Epic bowling battles🤯 Vanishing pets🎉 Awesome friendships??A snot maze AND a Draw Your Own activity in the back.Don’t believe this is the most HILARIOUS book ever? Check out these sMASHing reviews from ACTUAL kid readers and their parents:“Loved this book

在奇怪到不行的小鎮 Chicken Hill，日常從來不普通。寵物會說話，青蛙統治著神祕的水下帝國，外星入侵隨時可能發生。本書以全彩漫畫形式，一次收錄三則故事，節奏明快，笑點密集，推薦給喜歡 Dog Man、Bunny vs Monkey 的讀者。主角 Ferdy 是熱愛發明的科技小天才，卻總把自己捲進麻煩；身邊有愛放屁又自戀的巴哥犬 Gripper，還有永遠睡不飽的貓咪 Tink。無論是對抗殭屍仙人掌，還是阻止陰謀論複製貓參選，三人總在混亂中找到方法。當你以為已經夠離奇，事情總會更誇張一步。本書獲得多位童書創作者盛讚，Jim Smith 直呼「Proper funny cartooning」。畫面活潑、角色鮮明，讓閱讀像看動畫般流暢。‘Proper funny cartooning - I love it’ – Jim Smith, Laugh Out Loud Book Award winning author of My Big Fat Poo DiaryWelcome to Chicken Hill: join Ferdy, Gripper and Tink as they investigate all things strange in their seriously weird town. Three hilarious and off-the-wall stories in one full-colour graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. Chicken Hill: Just your average, everyday, run-of-the-mill small town, where the pets can talk, the frogs rule over a secret underwater empire and you’re only ever one day away from an alien invasion.Chicken Hill is home to Ferdy, a tech wiz with a knack for invention and a habit of running into trouble. Always wi

Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. Daemon will do anything to get Katy back. After the successful but disastrous raid on Mount Weather, he's facing the impossible. Katy is gone. Taken. Everything becomes about finding her. Taking out anyone who stands in his way? Done. Burning down the whole world to save her? Gladly. Exposing his alien race to the world? With pleasure. All Katy can do is survive. Surrounded by enemies, the only way she can come out of this is to adapt. After all, there are sides of Daedalus that don't seem entirely crazy, but the group's goals are frightening and the truths they speak even more disturbing. Who are the real bad guys? Daedalus? Mankind? Or the Luxen?Together, they can face anything. But the most dangerous foe has been there all along, and when the truths are exposed and the lies

It's Supergirl like you've never seen her before, in a character-defining sci-fi/fantasy masterpiece from Mister Miracle writer Tom King and Wonder Woman artist Bilquis Evely! Read the story that inspired the upcoming film, published for the first time in DC's popular, portable Compact Comics format! Kara Zor-El has seen some epic adventures over the years, but she now finds her life without meaning or purpose. Here she is, a young woman who saw her planet destroyed and was sent to Earth to protect a baby cousin who ended up not needing her. What was it all for? Wherever she goes, people only see her through the lens of Superman's fame. Just when Supergirl thinks she's had enough, everything changes. An alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesn't help her, she'll do it herself, whatever the cost. Now a Kryptonian, a dog, and an angry, heartbroken child head ou

A stunning exploration of the characters, clans, technology and new and exciting locations from the latest movie in the blockbuster Avatar franchise: Avatar: Fire and Ash. The alien, dangerous and beautiful world of Pandora returns to cinema screens in December 2025, and that world is fully reflected and celebrated in this beautifully presented book. Go behind the scenes of Avatar: Fire and Ash with the official Visual Dictionary:Unrivalled access for franchise fans: Featuring a wealth of new characters, flora and fauna, revelatory information about their lifestyles, possessions, and environment, this is an absolute must-have purchase for Avatar fans new and old.Detailed and authoritative: Created in close collaboration with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment, offering fans an exclusive look inside the image archive and content library of Avatar: Fire and Ash. A piece of Avatar history: Makes a fantastic gift for Avatar fans of all ages, and film enthusiasts looking for a great m

Without the Corps, without the ring, without the willpower, what’s left is the Absolute Green Lantern! Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay have reinvented the mythology of the Green Lantern from the ground up, creating a sci-fi epic of cosmic proportions!Something strange is happening to the town of Evergreen. What looks like an alien monolith has descended, severing the town from the outside world, leaving its citizens to be…judged. But what that judgement will actually bring is anyone’s guess – including Jo Mullein, the woman who seems inexplicably caught in the middle of the chaos, and Hal Jordan, who has found himself in the crosshairs of an alien force that may prove even more dangerous than the monolith itself.This top-to-bottom reinvention of the Green Lantern mythology comes from legendary creators Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay as part of DC’s revolutionary Absolute Universe!Collects Absolute Green Lantern #1-6.

Grab your crayons and put on your thinking caps because it's time to puzzle and color! This activity book combines coloring with Hidden Pictures, Highlights' #1 fan-favorite puzzle. Kids ages 3-6 will search for hidden objects, solve mazes and matching puzzles, AND color in adorable black-and-white scenes. With silly dinos, pets, cars, and more, kids will have a blast with each activity. And grown-ups will love that each color-in puzzle builds essential skills and helps kids learn through play. This activity book combines puzzle playtime with the creativity of coloring! Find the hidden pencil in the scene, color in the matching butterflies, solve a maze to get each alien back to its planet, and so much more! Every page can be colored and solved separately, making them perfect for on-the-go travel, mess-free moments, or any time when boredom strikes! With over 100 colorable puzzles, kids will enjoy hours of screen-free entertainment that helps them practice critical thinking, build fine

A stunning full-colour illustrated adaptation of H. G. Wells' sci-fi classic, from the illustrator of A Boy Called Christmas and The Iron Man.1894. Across space, this earth is being watched by envious eyes. What seems to be a meteorite falls to earth, but from the debris unfolds a terrifying alien threat .. . Leon and and his scientist wife race against the clock to end the war of all worlds.This is a modernised graphic novel retelling of one of the most popular science fiction novels ever written, now suitable for a younger 11+ readership. 'Exquisite, detailed illustrations . .. convey as much emotion as do words in this remarkable re-imagining of War of the Worlds.' Susan Price, Carnegie winning author of Ghost Drum'An absolute masterpiece.' Kieran Larwood, author of The World of Podkin One-Ear series

Pluto Rocket and Joe Pidge jet off to the moon (and beyond!) in the fourth book of this hilarious early graphic novel series, for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco! Joe Pidge, king of the neighborhood, and Pluto Rocket, an alien who's new in town, have left Earth for the moon in order to convince Pluto's three dads that she didn't go to Earth at all. Her dads believe Earthlings aren't nice, so she's banned from visiting. But interstellar hijinks ensue! The two friends accidentally land on an asteroid, thinking it's the moon -- and in trying to convince poor Joe that outer space isn't scary, Pluto ends up breaking the asteroid in two! Later, the duo meet the lone resident of the moon, Moon Man Moe, who is obsessed with golf and fulfilling his dream of landing a hole in one . . . in a moon crater. And finally, when Pluto's dads arrive, the gang has to convince them that Earthlings are, in fact, nice -- but an unexpected visitor, a certain orange rabbit, causes a world of troub

Comic book superstars Mariko Tamaki and Skylar Patridge team up to take Supergirl on a mysterious deep space mission only she can handle!This looks like a job for…Supergirl! And only Supergirl.The details of her mission are a secret to even herself, other than she is to escort an alien convict to prison and that Superman trusted only her with this quest. Quickly, things spiral out of control: she must save the kidnapped judge of the United Planets’ highest court and pursue an assassin, but she finds herself imprisoned!All of that is before she’s face-to-face with the prisoner she was tasked with escorting—presenting Supergirl with an impossible choice! Who’s really pulling the strings? And how will Supergirl get home from the far reaches of space?Mariko Tamaki, the award-winning writer of Roaming and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, returns to Supergirl alongside dazzling artists Skylar Patridge and Meghan Hetrick for this emotional and heady science fiction epic!This volume colle

Have silly scrambled fun with these mix-and-match pumpkins that all have crazy, colourful personalities. Over 144 combinations to keep little ones entertained for hours. In this wacky split-page board book, meet...A ghost pumpkin! Playing spooky tricks. A mermaid pumpkin! Splashing through the waves. An alien pumpkin! Aboard a UFO.But also... A ghost pumpkin! Aboard a UFO. A mermaid pumpkin! Playing spooky tricks.An alien pumpkin! Splashing through the waves. Featuring a dozen loveable pumpkins, this playful pre-school offering is full of humour, with the final pumpkin having fun and glowing at a Halloween party. Exciting matching game for laughing and bonding with your little pumpkinIdeal Halloween gift for babies and toddlersA precious keepsake from Halloween that can be re-read year-roundA crazy range of pumpkin characters to surprise and entertainWhat’s the funniest pumpkin you can make? Read together at playtime or before bed! Or share with your friends and family to really crack

A thrilling anti-colonial sci-fi space heist from the author of THE DEEP SKY⭐A Goodreads Choice finalist for Readers' Favourite Science Fiction⭐'An enjoyable, richly imagined, space-faring adventure'Guardian'Come … forIndiana Jones-style outer space heist adventure, stay for the sensitively drawn characters and thoughtful exploration of other forms of life far beyond our own'Veronica RothSAVE ONE WORLD. DOOM HER OWN.Maya Hoshimoto was once the best art thief in the galaxy. For ten years, she returned stolen artifacts to alien civilizations – until a disastrous job forced her into hiding. Now she just wants to enjoy a quiet life as a graduate student of anthropology, but she's haunted by persistent and disturbing visions of the future.Then an old friend comes to her with a job she can't refuse: find a powerful object that could save an alien species from extinction. Except no one has seen it in living memory, and they aren't the only ones hunting for it.Maya sets out on a breakneck ques

''Hilarious... addictive'' GuardianBrilliantly funny illustrated story in a series about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh on every page as they take down a secret alien conspiracy! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Grimwood, aged 7+.''Hilarious, off-the-wall and great fun'' SunSquirrel and Duck, the world’s only two talking animals, have noticed something: dogs are acting peculiarly everywhere. It’s the first clue to a shocking truth – ALIENS are invading, they’re taking over dogs’ bodies, and ONLY Squirrel and Duck can stop them! A fully illustrated story that readers who love to laugh - and their families - will lap up. Don''t miss the first book in the series, Squirrel and Duck: Mission Improbable.Tom Percival is the talented and highly acclaimed author of the Big Bright Feelings picture books for younger children.

Welcome to the first venture into the Archives of the Unexplained, a middle grade fiction graphic novel series exploring historical and mysterious hair-raising events. In this dive, we take a look into Area 51! Creepy is having a comeback! Open the Archives of the Unexplained as we delve into unearthly real-life stories, explore the unknown, and examine the elusive facts of history's many mysteries. Each book in this series takes one or two high-interest and relatively focused events and presents a lively, thorough, but open-ended examination of what occurred. When TJ attends his uncle's funeral he expects to be bored. But when he escapes into his uncle's office and discovers a secret door to a basement, his uncle's classified documents open up a whole world of unidentified aircraft, strange gray men, and alien conspiracies he knew nothing about. What will TJ learn from these hidden files? Or will the mysterious men in black who appeared at the funeral get to him first?

In this landmark collaboration, Osamu Kitayama and Jhuma Basak chronical their long-standing collaboration and cultural exchange to survey the importance of familial relationships in Japan and India, exploring primal relations through a cross-cultural psychoanalytic lens.Divided into three sections, Psychoanalytic Explorations into the Primal Relationship in Japan and India looks at each country's perception of parenthood and approach to raising children in turn before concluding in an illuminating dialogue between the two authors. Kitayama explores the maternal figure within the mother-child relationship, with a focus on the mother-son dyad, as well as relationships between parents. He considers, in depth, how Japanese culture can often exclude what is perceived as alien, delving into its rich tapestry of folklore to understand underlying 'mental scripts' which can shape collective perceptions, societal norms and expectations, each of which can pose an issue to healthy familial relati

Alien Grimstink has travelled ninety thousand light years to annihilate all life on Earth. 13-year-old Layla Tenby has travelled half a mile to deliver leaflets for affordable fence panels. But, when they swap places, Grimstink finds himself battling traffic wardens and the Subway sandwich ordering system, while Layla is zapped to a strange planet and left fighting for the future of the galaxy whether she wants to or not (spoiler: she does not want to). Is Reece, Layla’s annoying younger brother, key to the galaxy’s survival, or will his friendship with new bestie Grimstink lead them all to impending doom?From black holes to shopping precincts; from mining satellites to old people’s homes; from quantum spaceships to the middle aisle of Aldi. Is this the end of all life on planet Earth… …or the beginning of a beautiful friendship?

Worst Week Ever! Monday (Book 1-7)(英國版)你以為你有過糟糕的一週？再想想吧！Justin Chase 的每一天都比災難片還誇張——媽媽嫁給吸血鬼、爸爸開著巨型馬桶車、他還在全校面前穿毛線泳褲跳水！從掉進天坑、被綁架、流落荒島、誤當明星到面對殭屍與外星人，每一天都比前一天更糟。這套七冊系列以爆笑插圖搭配節奏明快的文字，完美捕捉一位倒楣中學生的極限一週。適合喜歡《Diary of Wimpy Kid》、《Tom Gates》和《Storey Treehouse》系列的讀者，是一本笑聲不斷、讀完絕對心情大好的輕鬆讀物！Think you've had a bad week? Think again! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER—literally. His mom just married a vampire, his dad drives a giant toilet on wheels, and he’s gone viral in the most embarrassing ways. From surviving a marooning, kidnapping, zombie apocalypse, and even an alien invasion, Justin’s week just keeps getting worse. Each day brings a new disaster, escalating into a laugh-out-loud rollercoaster of chaos and cringe.Told over seven highly illustrated books—one for each disastrous day of the week—this hilarious series is perfect for readers aged 7–12 who love fast-paced comedy, awkward moments, and unforgettable characters. With its zany humor, expressive illustrations, and relatable middl

Zombie都來過了，還能更糟嗎？當然可以！Justin Chase這回要面對的是——外星人大軍入侵地球！？而拯救世界的任務，竟然落在連伏地挺身都做不到的他身上！《最糟的一週》第七集《星期日》是系列最爆笑、最災難、最高潮的完結篇，等你一起見證災難中的英雄誕生！Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm.Just when Justin thought nothing could top the diabolical disasters and harrowing humiliations of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Zombie Apocalypse, anyone?!) along comes ... Sunday! It’s categorically the worst! There’s a catastrophic alien invasion and the fate of the entire planet rests solely on Justin’s shoulders. (And he can’t even do one push up!) Brace yourself for the cataclysmic conclusion to the global hit series.

A big book full of fun alien-themed puzzles and fascinating facts about the search for extra-terrestrial life.Children will enjoy exploring the known universe and imagining unknown worlds as they crack alien message codes, finalize spaceship designs and hunt for hidden planets in this fact-filled book. The fun puzzle activities are designed to nurture key skills in maths, language and reasoning while providing plenty of science fact- and fiction-based fun.

The marriage of Kaname and Misako is disintegrating. Misako's father believes their relationship has been damaged by the influence of a new and alien culture, and attempts to heal the breach by educat