Presents information on fossils, including how different types are formed, how they have been used to date periods in Earth's history, and major areas of the world where fossil hunting is going on.
Reviews the history of Earth's observation of its only natural satellite from ancient times to modern scientific studies, exploring what we know of the Moon's composition, surface, phases, and origins.
A comprehensive look at the question of whether there is life on other planets, from the imaginative visions of fantasy novels and science fiction movies to the facts revealed by today's cutting-edge technology.