Download or read book James Cameron's Avatar: The Movie Scrapbook written by Maria Wilhelm and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-11-24 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the futuristic world of Avatar, Jake, a wounded ex-marine is thrust into an elaborate scheme to mine an exotic planet for its rare and valuable natural resources. Scientists have created Avatars -- bodies designed to look like the planet′s alien inhabitants that have to be operated by a human consciousness. Walking in his Avatar body, Jake finds himself drawn to the planet′s way of life. But as the threat of war grows ever closer, Jake finds himself torn between his human roots and the new friends he wants to protect. Ages:3 - 7