The Search for Other Earths

Never before has there been as much discovery of planets with the potential to sustain life, whether it be alien or our own. This series will spark the interest of young people who, by the time they graduate college, will be living in a new age of exploration, that of space. Each title covers a different aspect of the science of planet hunting and the search for extraterrestrial life. The latest technology is discussed in accessible language, giving teens an inside look at how...
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Never before has there been as much discovery of planets with the potential to sustain life, whether it be alien or our own. This series will spark the interest of young people who, by the time they graduate college, will be living in a new age of exploration, that of space. Each title covers a different aspect of the science of planet hunting and the search for extraterrestrial life. The latest technology is discussed in accessible language, giving teens an inside look at how astronomers are looking for planets that can sustain life and perhaps even human habitation.* Covers the newest missions and technology involved in all aspects of the search for other planets that could sustain life* Aligns with Common Core standards for science and technical subjects* Fills the need for at-level, high page count, and substantial hard science content* Wow factor--the advanced technology and speculative theories are simply dazzling and mind-blowing