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When nine atmospheric crafts of unknown origin were discovered in the Antarctic in the late 1940s, the U.S. government established Area 51 to study the abandoned technology. Dr. Hans Von Seeckt, who is the only original member of the secret research committee, has observed the marvelous craft in flight and witnessed a fantastic array of bizarre, unexplained phenomena. But Dr. Van Seeckt fears that the technology of the mothership is beyond our scope and an explosive threat to the entire planet. He must race against time to unlock the secret of the ship--and to the origins of mankind itself.From the Paperback edition.
Is Area 51 appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This sci-fi thriller involves government conspiracies and alien technology with moderate action sequences. Some tense situations and possible violence as characters race to understand dangerous ancient craft, but no graphic content or mature themes.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language.
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Who'll love this
Teens who love Area 51 mysteries, ancient alien theories, and government conspiracy stories will enjoy this race to unlock advanced technology before it destroys the planet.