Alien Encounters Exposed! by Megan Cooley Peterson (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Alien Encounters Exposed! by Megan Cooley Peterson "Could aliens from outer space really exist? And have they visited Earth? Readers will be captivated by exciting tales of alien encounters while also learning the facts about each claim. Which stories could be true and which fakes will be exposed? Exciting, easy-to-read text and compelling images will keep struggling and reluctant readers alike flipping the pages to find out"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Could aliens from outer space really exist? And have they visited Earth? Readers will be captivated by exciting tales of alien encounters while also learning the facts about each claim. Which stories could be true and which fakes will be exposed? Exciting, easy-to-read text and compelling images will keep struggling and reluctant readers alike flipping the pages to find out. Author Biography Megan Cooley Peterson is a childrens book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter. Review This four-volume series welcomes reluctant and striving readers with brief chapters and very short, terse sentences. Each title opens with an enticing introduction to the books theme, suggesting the imminent "expose." In most cases, however, the series doesnt deliver: readers learn little about the incidents, as few details are given. The limited number of sentences per page will appeal to striving readers, but generally theres little for them to go on to make up their minds about the incidents one way or the other. At the end of the last stories in Alien Encounters and Urban Legends, readers get a chance to think about the "truth"; usually, though, theres no such opportunity. Stories are mostly unexciting, end inconclusively, and, in most cases, land with a thud. There are no follow-up questions to help spark discussions. Illustrations fare better, as -attention-grabbing, suspenseful, high-quality color photos and drawings enhance the stories -mysteriousness. "Fact" sidebars add minimally more details or background to some incidents or give "another side" to them. However, very young students may misunderstand or be unable to discern what to make of the additional details because these factoids are also sometimes vague and dont necessarily "clinch the case" about the incidents. Indeed, the word "Exposed" in each volumes title is a misnomer at best and an exaggeration at worst because nothing is actually "exposed" in this series. The sparse details dont allow for truths to shine through and for students to be able to judge those truths based on evidence. -VERDICT A weak effort. Recommended as an additional purchase for school libraries only where needed for struggling readers.--Carol Goldman, Writer/Book Reviewer, Formerly at Queens Public Lib., Queens, NY "School Library Journal" Feature High-interest text written to attract and engage struggling readers; Details ISBN1666357057 Author Megan Cooley Peterson Pages 32 Series The Unexplained: Fact or Fiction? Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1666357057 ISBN-13 9781666357059 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-08-01 Imprint Capstone Press Publisher Capstone Press Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-08-01 NZ Release Date 2022-08-01 US Release Date 2022-08-01 UK Release Date 2022-08-01 Audience Age 9-11 DEWEY 001.942 Audience Children / Juvenile Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139506415;

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