Is There Anybody Out There? (A Wild Thing Book), 9781419758218
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Explore the science, culture, and captivating possibility of alien life.
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Is There Anybody Out There? (A Wild Thing Book)

the search for extraterrestrial life, from amoebas to aliens

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  • Paperback

    192 pages

  • Release Date

    30 November 2025

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Summary

Are We Alone? A Journalist’s Quest for Extraterrestrial Life

Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if aliens might exist

How likely is it that humans aren’t alone in the universe?

Reports of strange lights, UFO sightings, and alien encounters abound—and some (like recent accounts from US Navy pilots) even sound credible. And in recent ye…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781419758218
ISBN-10:1419758217
Series:Wild Thing
Author:Laura Krantz
Publisher:Abrams
Imprint:Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:192
Release Date:30 November 2025
Weight:0g
Dimensions:229mm x 178mm x 17mm
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Critics Review

“Lots of backmatter, including extensive source notes… A readable, even-handed overview.” * Kirkus *Researchers and report writers will appreciate the rich back matter, and both skeptics and believers will appreciate her insightful questions and transparent reporting—and come away with more questions than answers. * Booklist *

About The Author

Laura Krantz

Laura Krantz is a print and audio journalist whose critically acclaimed podcast Wild Thing explores the intersection between science and society. She spent 10 years as an editor and producer with NPR in Washington, D.C. and KPCC in Los Angeles, and her work has appeared in Smithsonian, Outside, and Popular Science. An Idaho native, Krantz received her BA from Whitman College and her MA from the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies. She lives in Denver with her husband, New York Times bestselling author Scott Carney, and their two cats.

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