For years, people have told strange stories about a top secret government base in the Nevada desert. These tales tell of UFOs and alien experiments. But is there any truth to these Area 51 stories? Explore this mystery through maps, labeled images, and other infographics along with vibrant text spreads that delve into the history of these stories and the events that fueled them. Essential for curious readers, Area 51 captivates the imagination through carefully leveled text and striking imagery that inspires early readers to think critically about their world. Onpage vocabulary definitions, a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a nonfiction beginning reader format.