Doubleday Exploring Under the Earth 1960 First Edition Book Vintage 1960 first edition of "Exploring Under the Earth" by Roy A. Gallant, featuring striking mid-century illustrations by John Polgreen. This educational hardcover explores the story of geology and geophysics, including topics like the birth of oceans, continental drift, and volcanic activity. The book contains vibrant full-color plates and detailed black-and-white diagrams that capture the scientific optimism of the era. This copy shows significant wear to the spine and corners but remains a complete and readable example of classic science literature for young readers. Author: Roy A. Gallant Illustrator: John Polgreen Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc. Year: 1960 Format: Hardcover Genre: Science, Geology Topic: Earth Sciences Language: English Special Attributes: Illustrated, First Edition Country of Manufacture: USA Binding: Hardcover Subject: Children's Non-Fiction Educational Level: Elementary/Middle School #Casual