Branley, Franklyn Mansfield

Imagines sights and experiences on a moon visit.

Describes the nine planets and other bodies of the solar system; includes directions for making models showing the size of the planets and their distance from the sun.

Explains the phases of the moon--the changes that seem to happen to it as it goes around Earth.

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.

With the help of an adventurous scientist and his fun-loving dog, kids learn about the mysterious force of gravity.

Describes how magnets work and includes instructions for making a magnet and a compass.

Explains how to view stars and ways to locate star pictures, known as constellations, throughout the year.

Using the sun for comparison, examines what astronomers have learned about pulsars, supergiants, white dwarfs, and black holes.

Describes the telescope which will soon be placed in orbit around the Earth to take pictures from space, compares it to other kinds of telescopes, and discusses how its discoveries could extend man's exploration of the universe.

Briefly describes the continual changes that take place within the earth and on its surface.