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Title: The Green World
Series Title: Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1963
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Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Summary: "The Green World" by Hal Clement is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story explores the complexities of life on an alien planet called Viridis, focusing on the experiences of Robin Lampert, a geophysicist, and a group of scientists as they investigate the strange fauna and geophysical characteristics of this mysterious world. Central to the plot is the group's expedition to uncover the secrets of Viridis, which range from the perils posed by its wildlife to the unexpected clues regarding the evolution and history of life on the planet. At the start of the narrative, Lampert visits a zoo on the planet Emeraude as part of his preparations for the expedition. The exhibits provoke curiosity and apprehension, especially when informed of the human deaths associated with some of the alien species. Following this, Lampert and his team take a helicopter to a remote area of Viridis where they plan to study the geological formations and potential fossils. Their discussions reveal the challenges of navigating this hazardous environment, including an awareness of the dangerous wildlife. The opening sets the stage for a blend of scientific inquiry and the thrill of exploration, interwoven with the tension of survival in an alien ecosystem where the unknown looms large. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Clement, Hal, 1922-2003
Illustrator: Giunta, John, 1920-1970
EBook No.: 61509
Published: Feb 25, 2020
Downloads: 163
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Subject: Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject: Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject: Explorers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Green World
Series Title: Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1963
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Green World" by Hal Clement is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story explores the complexities of life on an alien planet called Viridis, focusing on the experiences of Robin Lampert, a geophysicist, and a group of scientists as they investigate the strange fauna and geophysical characteristics of this mysterious world. Central to the plot is the group's expedition to uncover the secrets of Viridis, which range from the perils posed by its wildlife to the unexpected clues regarding the evolution and history of life on the planet. At the start of the narrative, Lampert visits a zoo on the planet Emeraude as part of his preparations for the expedition. The exhibits provoke curiosity and apprehension, especially when informed of the human deaths associated with some of the alien species. Following this, Lampert and his team take a helicopter to a remote area of Viridis where they plan to study the geological formations and potential fossils. Their discussions reveal the challenges of navigating this hazardous environment, including an awareness of the dangerous wildlife. The opening sets the stage for a blend of scientific inquiry and the thrill of exploration, interwoven with the tension of survival in an alien ecosystem where the unknown looms large. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Clement, Hal, 1922-2003
Illustrator: Giunta, John, 1920-1970
EBook No.: 61509
Published: Feb 25, 2020
Downloads: 163
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Subject: Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject: Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject: Explorers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.