Branley, Franklyn Mansfield

Discusses some of the ideas and misconceptions about life in outer space and speculates on the existence of such life in light of recent space explorations.

Explains what shooting stars are, what they are made of, and what happens to them when they land on Earth.

Combines the efforts of several modern scientists to explain the ancient mystery of Stonehenge; who built it and why? How was it built and when?.

A brief introduction to the importance of oxygen in maintaining plant and animal life.

Explains briefly why an object floats or sinks.

Explains in simple text and illustrations what is known about the force of gravity.

Describes how sunshine and the tilt of the earth's axis are responsible for the changing seasons.

Discusses why earthquakes happen, what their sometimes devastating effects can be, where the danger zones are, and what measures people can take to safeguard themselves.

A child explains the location of the Big Dipper, Little Dipper, and North Star.

Discusses the sun and the solar system, comparing how they were perceived in earlier times with what is known about them now.