Coracle: A Planet on the Edge
Scientists predict that Earth will inevitably be struck with future extinction events like the one that wiped out the dinosaurs. The potential for such catastrophes is not a matter of if they will happen, but when. Theoretically, mankind could be sufficiently prepared to eliminate or minimize some of the many drastic threats to our planet, but there is one event looming ahead of us in time that cannot be minimized or avoided.
The core of our sun will one day collapse and expand into a red giant that will destroy all life on Earth. Whether or not humanity becomes extinct as a result depends on whether or not we have colonized other worlds. Any remaining life on Earth will only be salvaged through our efforts, or those of another intelligent species capable of intervening to save Earth's plants and animals. In the process of any such relocation, the possibility of our encroachment on another world where other, alien species already exist is very high--given that a planet is ultimately located that can harbor life. This book explores that future possibility.
"Coracle: A Planet on the Edge" is a delightful science fiction fantasy set in the distant future after our sun has expanded, and the planet Uranus is being terraformed for human life. A young boy develops a compelling friendship with an alien creature known as a wog. Their encounters lead to a series of epic adventures that culminate in the evolution of a wogon, a winged beast reminiscent of Earth's dragon myths.
This book is an allegory, with a message of hope and a final lesson about becoming better stewards of Earth's natural resources.
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The core of our sun will one day collapse and expand into a red giant that will destroy all life on Earth. Whether or not humanity becomes extinct as a result depends on whether or not we have colonized other worlds. Any remaining life on Earth will only be salvaged through our efforts, or those of another intelligent species capable of intervening to save Earth's plants and animals. In the process of any such relocation, the possibility of our encroachment on another world where other, alien species already exist is very high--given that a planet is ultimately located that can harbor life. This book explores that future possibility.
"Coracle: A Planet on the Edge" is a delightful science fiction fantasy set in the distant future after our sun has expanded, and the planet Uranus is being terraformed for human life. A young boy develops a compelling friendship with an alien creature known as a wog. Their encounters lead to a series of epic adventures that culminate in the evolution of a wogon, a winged beast reminiscent of Earth's dragon myths.
This book is an allegory, with a message of hope and a final lesson about becoming better stewards of Earth's natural resources.
Coracle: A Planet on the Edge
Scientists predict that Earth will inevitably be struck with future extinction events like the one that wiped out the dinosaurs. The potential for such catastrophes is not a matter of if they will happen, but when. Theoretically, mankind could be sufficiently prepared to eliminate or minimize some of the many drastic threats to our planet, but there is one event looming ahead of us in time that cannot be minimized or avoided.
The core of our sun will one day collapse and expand into a red giant that will destroy all life on Earth. Whether or not humanity becomes extinct as a result depends on whether or not we have colonized other worlds. Any remaining life on Earth will only be salvaged through our efforts, or those of another intelligent species capable of intervening to save Earth's plants and animals. In the process of any such relocation, the possibility of our encroachment on another world where other, alien species already exist is very high--given that a planet is ultimately located that can harbor life. This book explores that future possibility.
"Coracle: A Planet on the Edge" is a delightful science fiction fantasy set in the distant future after our sun has expanded, and the planet Uranus is being terraformed for human life. A young boy develops a compelling friendship with an alien creature known as a wog. Their encounters lead to a series of epic adventures that culminate in the evolution of a wogon, a winged beast reminiscent of Earth's dragon myths.
This book is an allegory, with a message of hope and a final lesson about becoming better stewards of Earth's natural resources.
The core of our sun will one day collapse and expand into a red giant that will destroy all life on Earth. Whether or not humanity becomes extinct as a result depends on whether or not we have colonized other worlds. Any remaining life on Earth will only be salvaged through our efforts, or those of another intelligent species capable of intervening to save Earth's plants and animals. In the process of any such relocation, the possibility of our encroachment on another world where other, alien species already exist is very high--given that a planet is ultimately located that can harbor life. This book explores that future possibility.
"Coracle: A Planet on the Edge" is a delightful science fiction fantasy set in the distant future after our sun has expanded, and the planet Uranus is being terraformed for human life. A young boy develops a compelling friendship with an alien creature known as a wog. Their encounters lead to a series of epic adventures that culminate in the evolution of a wogon, a winged beast reminiscent of Earth's dragon myths.
This book is an allegory, with a message of hope and a final lesson about becoming better stewards of Earth's natural resources.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781666292718 |
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Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
Publication date: | 12/11/2015 |
Pages: | 140 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.44(d) |
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