An interesting little introduction to the science of what things are and how they got that way. ( )

This absorbing little pocket edition covers six 'Life the universe and everything' type questions and examines them in some detail:

What happened before the Big Bang

Three facets of evolution

Why are some people black?

How to think what no one has ever thought before

What is time?

Special Relativity: Why can't you go faster than light?

Everyone thinks they know the answer - but, do they really?