Fall 2024
Aliens
From the Set Do You Believe?
Are we alone in the universe? In Aliens, early fluent readers will learn about different alien legends, including UFO sightings, alien abductions, and crop circles. Readers practice critical thinking skills to draw their own conclusions. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about possible explanations, both scientific and otherworldly.
A Take a Look! infographic offers further information about a reported alien abduction, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline recaps the events detailed in the book. Children can learn more about extraterrestrials using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Aliens also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, glossary, and index. Aliens is part of Jump!'s Do You Believe? series.
SLJ Review of Do You Believe?
Gr 3–5—Though brief, the titles in this series contain enough information to whet the appetites and curiosity of readers. Each volume starts with helpful suggestions for adults on how to support reading navigating the text and ask questions as they read. Sentences are short but read smoothly, striving readers will feel welcome. New vocabulary is set in white boldface and defined in the glossary; no pronunciation guides are included. At each title’s conclusion students are encouraged to think critically: Is the volume’s phenomenon real or not? The series takes no positions. The books are visually appealing, with high-quality photos, colorful chapter headings, and text set against contrasting backgrounds. Photos depict racial diversity. Maps and charts are used as needed, and information is current up to 2024. Sidebars, charts, and timelines offer addition information. VERDICT Recommended for schools and public libraries. An attractive, informative, well-presented series with appealing topics.
School Library Journal
Author: Natalie Deniston
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