The Horn Book Guide

TECHNOLOGY

Skurzynski, Gloria

Are We Alone?: Scientists Search for Life in Space

92 pp. | National | June, 2004 | Trade ISBN 0-7922-6567-X $19.95 | Library ISBN 0-7922-6967-5 $28.90

(2) 4-6 The author thoroughly describes the work of the well-known SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) Institute, but it is her discussion of scientists and their research in the fields of planetary geology, astronomy, exobiology, and mathematics that makes the book unique. Well-placed color photos and illustrations accompany the clear text. Websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2005