The Earth Machine

Based around the exhibits presented at the American Museum of Natural History's Hall of Planet Earth, this book describes the science of how the earth works, from its core out to the far reaches of the atmosphere. From the scorching center of Earth's core to the outer limits of its atmosphere, from the gradual process of erosion that carved the Grand Canyon to the earth-shaking fury of volcanoes and earthquakes, this fascinating book -- inspired by the award-winning Hall of Planet Earth at New York City's American Museum of Natural History -- tells the story of the evolution of our planet and…