The Mysteries of Planet Earth: 2

by Franklyn M. Branley

A well-known science writer answers some of the many riddles of the planet we inhabit, from age-old questions such as how the earth was formed, to more modern issues--acid rain, local weather, and predicting earthquakes--to awaken young readers' interestin the world outside.

70 pages, Hardcover

First published February 28, 1985

About the author

Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium.