Encourage Your Child's Curiosity And Imagination With Our Pick Of Books On UFOs

On July 2, 1947, a US military surveillance balloon crashed near a farm in Roswell, New Mexico. It created a stir in the neighborhood, and people wondered if it was the remnants of a UFO (Unidentified Flying Object). That was just the beginning of the strange world of UFOs. Every year, scientists and UFO enthusiasts come together to celebrate UFOs on July 2, World UFO Day. Whether you believe in UFOs or consider them a joke, these mysterious objects can pique your child's imagination.

Witty and relatable, this charming story of an earthling and a Martian stranded on the moon will make your little one laugh out loud. With minimal words and quirky illustrations, the book will show your child how to find and cherish friendship in unusual places.

Activity: Make a Martian finger puppet with pompoms, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes.

In this hilarious story, an alien crash-lands on the book. Your child must try to send it back to space because it is different and doesn't belong to the Earth. This interactive book will urge your child to understand that though we all have our differences, we can still be friends and help each other.

Activity: Make a spaceship for your alien friend, with paper plates and a cup.

Based on the classic movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, this book can be a fantastic addition to your child's collection. In this story, Elliot and his little sister Gertie befriend an alien, E.T., and enjoy grand adventures together around the town. They are heartbroken when it is time for E.T. to go home, but E.T. assures them he will always live in their hearts.

Activity: Pick a lazy Sunday afternoon and watch the award-winning movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, with your child. Discuss the differences between the movie and the book.

Harris is skeptical about Zeke, the new boy in school. There is something odd about him. However, his best friend Roxy doesn't think so. While Harris tries to prove that Zeke is an alien, the new kid on the planet tries to make friends with the earthlings. Will he succeed? Find out in this engaging series for beginners.

Activity: Help your child dress up like an alien by making some cool alien hats.

This silly story is about Happy Conklin Jr., a 10-year-old boy. Happy's father is a brilliant inventor and his grandmother loves experimenting with the new inventions on Happy and his sisters. But Happy is unhappy about it! When he accidentally finds out that his Grandma has some powerful clientele among the aliens and that they want to buy out Grandma, Happy is overjoyed. But, there seems to be a communication gap, and the aliens take away his entire family. How Happy bravely saves his family forms the crux of the story.

Activity: Encourage your child to imagine traveling the galaxies in a hi-tech spaceship, and ask them to write about their cool adventures.

Life is not the same for Mylo after the passing of his older brother, Obie. To overcome his grief, he indulges in comics and sci-fi stories while also spending considerable time with his best friend Dibs. When Mylo and Dibs hear that a UFO has crashed near their home, they roll up their sleeves to help the alien in trouble. In their exhilarating journey, Mylo learns as much about himself as he learns about the universe.

Activity: Download a free comic template from the Internet and ask your child to write and illustrate their very own UFO story.

This bestseller tells the story of Cassie Sullivan, a teenager caught in the middle of an alien war. The aliens take away electricity and cause tsunamis and diseases, which leave millions dead. When Cassie is trying to find her kidnapped little brother, Evan comes forward to help. But Evan is an alien. Well, thankfully, Evan turns out to be a good alien. This high-powered, intense thriller is just the UFO story your teen needs.

Activity: Encourage your teen to make a PowerPoint presentation on UFO sightings from around the world.

Considered one of the most influential sci-fi books of all time, this classic tells the terrifying tale of a Martian invasion in the Victorian era. An unnamed narrator recounts the perils of the Martian's fighting machines and the poisonous black smoke. Will the fierce Martians with tentacles manage to wipe out humanity? Let your teen dive deep into this popular classic and find out.

Activity: Ask your teen to write a detailed report on Mars. They can include details about the satellites that are sent to Mars and the research being done. Encourage them to include photographs, charts and graphs.