Franklyn Mansfield Branley

Describes the various properties of air and shows how to prove that air takes up space and that there is air dissolved in water.

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.

Describes the origin and nature of hurricanes and ways of staying safe when threatened by one of these dangerous storms.

A description of sights and experiences on the surface of the moon, based on information gathered by astronauts.

Introduces the solar system and its nine planets. Includes directions for making two models, one showing relative sizes of the planets and the other their relative distances from the sun.

A simple explanation of how the rotation of the earth causes night and day.

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.

Takes the reader on an imaginary journey to a black hole.