Written in a lively, wide-ranging, fact-filled style this entertaining book contains 1000 questions and answers that are both challenging and intriguing. Covers all aspects of the subject such as rocks and minerals, fossils, oceans, seasons, earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers, population, wind, and the Big Bang Theory. Organized into approximately 30 sections including "The Question and Answer Hall of Fame, " "Notable First, " "What's the Biggest?" and "Trick Questions." Packed with informative lists, illustrations, and sidebars.