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The Earth is made of layers, each with its own unique characteristics and processes that make it a vital part of the planet. This book tells how scientists use modern tools like seismology, geodesy, computer modeling, and global positioning systems to study the workings of the inner Earth.

Whether a sea monster's bones weathering from limestone, a serrated T rex tooth the size of a banana, or a tiny trilobite staring back with calcite eyes, fossils provide the only tangible evidence of creatures long vanished from our planet. This book teaches fledgling paleontologists how professionals collect and display fossils.

Every rock you see tells a story about the Earth. Glassy black rocks mark moments when the Earth's liquid insides spilled out onto its surface. Gritty, sandy rocks are the dead skin of the Earth, shed after years of wind and rain. This book teaches how to read the 'story' of a rock by examining its mineral makeup.