Above the planet Harmony, the computer Oversoul watches. But its systems are failing and the only hope of repair lies a thousand light-years away on the planet Earth, which was left 40 million years ago. Nafai and his family have been chosen to make the great journey home.
Volume Two of the Homecoming saga, continuing the story of Nafai, his family, and the few others selected by the Oversoul to leave Basilica. Now as the Oversoul grows weaker, a great warrior has arisen and taken control of a great army using forbidden technology. Can Rasa and her allies defeat him through intrigue?
The planet called Harmony had been settled by humans nearly 40 million years before. The colony had been placed under the care of an artificial intelligence, the Oversoul, high in orbit. But now the Oversoul itself is in danger - its systems are failing. By the author of "Xenocide".
Bringing together the best of the series, Everything on Earth is an absorbing survey of our planet and its wildlife, with an emphasis on the extremefrom hurricanes to coral reefs, glaciers to crocodiles. Providing just enough detail to fascinate children without confusing or overloading them, each section supplies a solid grounding in its subject, picks out the most awe-inspiring details, and inspires readers to explore further.
This latest edition in a range of super successful encyclopedias for children features hundreds of photographs and computer generated images bringing extinct animals back to life in this visual celebration of early life on Earth.
Authoritative yet accessible, Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia includes fact boxes, timelines, maps and diagrams that explore the beginnings of life on Earth, investigates early eras and life forms, and examines the world of the dinosaurs - their homes, food, young, and family lives. With content that is completely up to date and includes the latest discoveries and interpretations of prehistoric life, this book is a comprehensive exploration of dinosaurs.
