An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little man from a small planet who describes his adventures in the universe seeking the secret of what is really important in life.

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Five-time Hugo Award-winner Larry Niven weaves together time travel and fantasy through short stories and a novella to create an utterly unique book on the origin of the Martian "canals." Hanville Svetz was born into a future earth that matches the sorriest predictions of Greenpeace. With most of Earth's original species extinct, Svetz travels back and forth in time retrieving them. Svetz learns that Mars was inhabited, and how the sapient Martian...

Nova, a robot boy from the planet Roton, accidentally rockets himself into space during a class field trip and eventually stumbles across the energy source his planet needs for survival.

Jamie Waterman is named commander of a second journey back to Mars, where he must overcome a destructive rivalry, emotional upheaval, and a series of deadly "accidents" to unlock the secrets of the Martian world.

Discusses some of the ideas and misconceptions about life in outer space and speculates on the existence of such life in light of recent space explorations.

"The world is full of so many different foods. Proteins help our bodies grow and repair themselves. Carbohydrates give us energy to do things. The foods we eat help us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn about the foods we eat and the ways we can eat healthier"--

"With so many different animals on Earth, it's no surprise there are many different questions about the animal world. How do we know so much about the animals that share our planet? From a zebra's stripes to a snail's slimy trail, sometimes you just have to ask why? Lively text paired with photos and fun illustrations make it easy to stay curious about the world around you"--

What can the starry skies tell you about yourself and others? More than you might imagine. For over four thousand years, people have watched the skies, correlating the movements of the Sun, the Moon, and the planets with human affairs. Astrology for Dummies shows the reader how to use that accumulated wisdom to identify strengths and weaknesses, discover creative abilities, understand relationships, and make the most of the times in which we live....