{"product_id":"the-ufo-files-notes-on-an-alien-encounter-hardcover-2","title":"The UFO Files: Notes on an Alien Encounter - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKathryn Hulick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWeston Wei\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe UFO Files\u003c\/i\u003e are the recently de-classified notes on a moment that captivates humanity: the arrival of an alien spacecraft on Planet Earth. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe year is 2033. An investigator known only as Polaris has compiled this report into every aspect of the spaceship and the beings that built it. Piece by piece, \u003cb\u003euncover a thrilling narrative of courage and curiosity during this closest of encounters\u003c\/b\u003e, while delving into the \u003cb\u003ecutting-edge science and technology\u003c\/b\u003e that help Polaris understand - and welcome - these visitors from a distant star system. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRead the torn-out headlines announcing an unexplained radio signal from outer space, then learn all about \u003cb\u003ethe electromagnetic spectrum and how we use it to communicate\u003c\/b\u003e. Come face to face with the flying drones that emerge from the spacecraft, then delve into \u003cb\u003ehow dragonflies have mastered the art of flight\u003c\/b\u003e. And as the mystery of who or what lies within the spaceship unfolds, \u003cb\u003ediscover the animals on Earth - including glowing squid and photosynthetic sea slugs - that are so strange as to be almost alien\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery beat of the story is supported by \u003cb\u003eclear, concise explanations of mind-blowing science for 9-12-year-olds\u003c\/b\u003e, as well as \u003cb\u003eout-of-this-world illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e by Weston Wei. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOther topics include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNuclear fusion and clean energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing AI to decode an unknown language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExoplanets, stars and astronomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Fermi paradox and the likelihood of alien life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow rockets fly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany, many more \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe UFO Files\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a compelling sci-fi story or a primer on core STEM subjects - it's both at once! Above all, it is \u003cb\u003ea celebration of scientific curiosity\u003c\/b\u003e, tolerance and the awe that comes when we open our minds to the stars and wonder whether \u003cb\u003ewe are not alone\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKathryn Hulick is a freelance writer, editor and former Peace Corps volunteer. She writes regularly for \u003ci\u003eScience News for Students\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMuse \u003c\/i\u003emagazine. She has also published numerous nonfiction books on topics such as video games, artificial intelligence, energy technology and dinosaurs. Hulick's favorite part of writing about science is getting to speak with researchers in many different fields. Once, she spoke with an expert on parallel universes while he was shoveling snow from his driveway. Another time, she called a biologist who was out in the field in Africa, watching a herd of elephants. In addition to writing, she enjoys hiking, gardening, painting and reading. Hulick lives in Massachusetts with her husband, son and dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeston Wei\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator from China who now lives in New York City. Weston's visual practices focus on communicating stories and emotions. His arts aim to build an immediate and direct emotional connection with his audience. Influenced by surrealist art, fashion styling, and pop culture, he loves drawing figures with vivid colors and meticulous details. He describes himself as a 55% extrovert and 45% introvert, which is why he chose to live in the most crowded city in the world but spent lots of time in his room and drawing alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.4 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47326683005177,"sku":"9780711288454","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/uH21WfKC4i9780711288454_a73d3af9-6b3c-4d13-8bdf-01e3e984a74f.webp?v=1769567759","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-ufo-files-notes-on-an-alien-encounter-hardcover-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}