"A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the earth and space sciences, including astronomy and geology, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions"-- Provided by publisher.

In the beginning -- Scientist in the spotlight: James Hutton -- Water world -- Scientist in the spotlight: Alfred Wegener -- Scientists in action -- Scientist in the spotlight: Mary Anning -- Future Earth -- Scientist in the spotlight: Edwin Hubble.