Out of this world: the amazing search for an alien earth

For the first time in history, humans are actively searching for alien life – specifically, another Earth-like planet in the universe. As you read this, scientists are using high-tech space gear and telescopes to look and listen for an Alien Earth in deep space. Robotic spacecraft are searching for life on moons and other planets in our solar system.

Out of This World gives young readers a window seat on this fascinating quest. They’ll learn how extreme life forms here on earth may help us understand possible alien life, how our planetary next-door neighbors are getting investigated, about the billions of exoplanets that lie far outside our solar system and much more.