Franklyn M Branley

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

Explains how and why a thunderstorm occurs and gives safety steps to follow when lightning is flashing.

Read and find out about one of nature's most mysterious forces-the earthquake. Some earthquakes are so small that you don't even feel them, while others can make even big buildings shake! Learn why earthquakes happen, where they are most likely to occur, and what to do if one happens near you.

"Explains how the water cycle leads to different types of weather patterns." --

Describes the characteristics of snow, its usefulness to plantsand animals, and the hazards it can cause.

Explains basic facts about the Big Dipper, including which starsmake up the constellation, how its position changes in the sky,and how it points to the North Star.

Explains how volcanoes are formed and how they affect the earthwhen they erupt.

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

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.

Simple text with illustrations explains rockets and satellites and describes their capabilities and functions.