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Do aliens exist on another planet in the far reaches of space? Many people think so. How can we find these otherworldly beings? Experts and scientists use telescopes, cameras, rovers, and other advanced gear to investigate. Get an inside look at all the high-tech tools hot on the trail of alien life.
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Megan Cooley Peterson
Megan Cooley Peterson is a children's book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.
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