THESE wonderfully illustrated short essays by a galaxy of scientists investigate 70 mysteries of our planet, from 鈥渉ow did the Earth form?鈥� to 鈥渉uman behaviour and saving the planet鈥�. Some are better than others at 鈥渦nlocking the secrets of our planet鈥�, as promised by the book鈥檚 subtitle. With a good mixture of the profound, such as the origin of multicelled organisms, and pub-quiz facts 鈥� there is enough gold in the Earth鈥檚 core to form a layer 0.5 metres deep over the whole surface 鈥� there is an enjoyable mystery for everyone.
The Seventy Great Mysteries of the Natural World
Thames & Hudson
