Introduces the origin of the Earth, discussing the chemical elements that lead to the formation of planets, the unique interior and exterior structure of the Earth, and the origins of life
Writing for the lay reader, McSween (geological sciences, U. of Tennessee) traces the history of thought about creation and then narrates what is known through science about the creation of the chemical elements, the formation of planets, the structure of Earth, and the origins of life. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
