Sightseeing with Aliens - (A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural) by Insha Fitzpatrick (Paperback)

About the Book

"An illustrated nonfiction guide to aliens and UFOs in history, science, and pop culture"--

Book Synopsis

Discover everything about aliens in this funny and informative handbook packed with weird science, fascinating history, and plenty of trivia--perfect for curious and adventurous readers ages 8-12.

Are aliens out there? What's the deal with Area 51? Can outer space support human life? Blast off to space with Sightseeing with Aliens and discover:

• Cool science and eye-opening history! Learn about the past, present, and future of space exploration.
• Strange accounts of alien encounters! Dig into the truth behind UFO sightings, crop circles, extraterrestrial events, and more.
• Hands-on activities to try at home! Create a time capsule and learn how to advocate for the environment.

Engaging, offbeat, and educational, Sightseeing with Aliens is an illustrated exploration of the unknown and how it can shape our lives. The whole galaxy is out there--grab your guide, and let's go!

For more on the supernatural, check out Hanging with Vampires and Chilling with Ghosts!

Review Quotes

2025 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner
A 2024 Children's and Young Adult Book Lovers' Literary Awards Finalist for Nonfiction

"Sure to have even the most skeptical readers captivated. . . . An informative and enjoyable title for those curious about otherworldly ideas."--Lisa Bosarge, School Library Journal

Praise for Hanging with Vampires
"Fans of all things supernatural will be horrified--and highly entertained."--Kirkus Reviews

"Fitzpatrick focuses on vampires in a fang-in-cheek tone...any good guidebook leaves readers feeling prepared, and this one is no exception."--Booklist

"I absolutely loved it! This book really is perfect for kids who are interested in vampire lore whether that be in pop culture or folk traditions from around the world. Loved Lilla Bölecz's illustrations, they are so charming."--Bree Paulsen, author of Garlic and the Vampire

"You'll eat up this fang-scinating look at vampire mythology! It's terror-ific!"--Anne Marie Pace, author of Vampirina Ballerina

About the Author

Insha Fitzpatrick is a New Jersey-based author who loves all things horror. She's the writer of Who Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott: Rosa Parks (Who HQ), illustrated by Abelle Hayford. She's also the coauthor of the middle grade graphic novel series Oh My Gods! with Stephanie Cooke and illustrator Juliana Moon. When she's not writing, she's watching horror movies or reality TV and deep-diving into all things true crime.

Lilla Bölecz is a Hungarian graphic artist and illustrator whose passion is creating peculiar, thought-provoking, and mystical scenes and characters inspired by, among other things, nature and mythology.