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It moves from introductions grounded in mystery to field-based chapters spanning geology, evolutionary biology, astronomy, ecology, climate change, physics, molecular biology, chemistry, and paleontology. The arc culminates in an epilogue focused on humility, supported by acknowledgments, notes, and author context.","[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nCopyright © 2026 by Roberta Kwok  \nCover and internal design © 2026 by Sourcebooks Cover design by Caitlin Sacks  \nCover images © B.illustrations/Shutterstock, [Gringoann.art/Shutterstock, Ideacartoons/Shutterstock,](Gringoann.art/Shutterstock, Ideacartoons/Shutterstock,)[ ](Gringoann.art/Shutterstock, Ideacartoons/Shutterstock,)[Melodiana Studio/Shutterstock](Melodiana Studio/Shutterstock), [Alona K/Shutterstock](Alona K/Shutterstock), enesdigital/Shutterstock, 3d_kot/Shutterstock, ArtCreationsDesignPhoto/Shutterstock, Mantella Aurantiaca/Shutterstock, Pani  \nMalyuvalka/Shutterstock  \nInternal design by Tara Jaggers/Sourcebooks Internal art by Emma Regnier  \nSourcebooks and the colophon are registered trademarks of Sourcebooks.  \nAll rights reserved. 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Copyright Ada Limón, all rights reserved.  \nParts of the introduction originally appeared in different form in the blog post “‘Through a Glass Darkly’: How Science Seeks Truths in Hidden Worlds” in June 2021 on the MIT Knight Science Journalism Program website.  \nParts of the evolutionary biology chapter originally appeared in different form in the article “Devoted Dads of the Amphibian World” in December 2018 on the New York Times website.  \nThis publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.—From a Declaration of Principles Jointly Adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations  \nReferences to internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor Sourcebooks is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared.  \nAll brand names and product names used in this book are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders. 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