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"Brims with strange and amazing facts . . . destined to become a modern classic of science writing."
-"The New York Times"

Acknowledgments. .
. Introduction. 1.
Pt. I. Lost in the Cosmos. 7.
1. How to Build a Universe. 9.
2. Welcome to the Solar System. 19.
3. The Reverend Evans's Universe. 29.
Pt. II. The Size of the Earth. 41.
4. The Measure of Things. 43.
5. The Stone-Breakers. 63.
6. Science Red in Tooth and Claw. 79.
7. Elemental Matters. 97.
Pt. III. A New Age Dawns. 113.
8. Einstein's Universe. 115.
9. The Mighty Atom. 133.
10. Getting the Lead Out. 149.
11. Muster Mark's Quarks. 161.
12. The Earth Moves. 173.
Pt. IV. Dangerous Planet. 187.
13. Bang!. 189.
14. The Fire Below. 207.
15. Dangerous Beauty. 224.
Pt. V. Life Itself. 237.
16. Lonely Planet. 239.
17. Into the Troposphere. 255.
18. The Bounding Main. 270.
19. The Rise of Life. 287.
20. Small World. 302.
21. Life Goes On. 321.
22. Good-bye to All That. 335.
23. The Richness of Being. 350.
24. Cells. 371.
25. Darwin's Singular Notion. 381.
26. The Stuff of Life. 397.
Pt. VI. The Road to Us. 417.
27. Ice Time. 419.
28. The Mysterious Biped. 434.
29. The Restless Ape. 453.
30. Good-bye. 469.
. Notes. 479.
. Bibliography. 517.
. Index. 529

Explore the mysteries of the universe without ever leaving your home! Bill Bryson takes on the world of science and answers questions big and small, perfect for curious readers looking to learn outside of the classroom!

Did you know that:

* Every atom in your body has almost certainly passed through several stars and been part of millions of organisms on its way to being you?

* If you are an average-sized kid, you have enough potential energy inside you to explode with the force of several hydrogen bombs?

And-What happened to dinosaurs? How big is the universe? Why are oceans salty? Is a meteor going to hit us?

Tackling everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bill Bryson’s inimitable storytelling skill makes the why, how, and, just as importantly, the who of scientific discovery entertaining and accessible for young readers.