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Franklyn M. Branley

Franklyn Mansfield Branley was born in New Rochelle, New York, the child of an insurance salesman and his wife. While he was still a toddler, Branley's mother died of influenza, and he and his two brothers went to live with a farm family near Newburgh, New York. His father visited them on the weekends. Branley contracted polio at a young age. After graduating from the New Paltz Normal School (now SUNY), he married Margaret Lemon, who became a grade school teacher. He became a science teacher educator at the New Jersey State Teachers College. In 1956, he joined the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium to run the Planetariums education program. While working there, he also earned a Masters degree from New York University, followed by an Ed.D. from Columbia Teachers College. In 1968, he became the chairman of the Hayden Planetarium, where he served until his retirement in 1972. Over the course of his career, Branley was a prolific writer, specializing in books that make science accessible to grade-school children. He wrote over 200 books.

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Sunshine makes the seasons

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

The beginning of the earth

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Describes what may have happened when the earth began billions of years ago.

Green turtle mysteries

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Describes the life of the giant green turtle, the dangers that threaten it, and man's efforts to protect its existence.

What happens to a hamburger

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Explains the processes by which a hamburger and other foods are used to make energy, strong bones, and solid muscles as they pass through the digestive system.

High Sounds, Low Sounds

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A brief explanation of the fact that sound is vibration, using examples from everyday life and simple experiments.

Redwoods are the tallest trees in the world

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Describes the characteristics of the redwood trees.

Camels: ships of the desert

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Describes the physical characteristics of camels that enable them to withstand the heat of the desert for days at a time without water.

Caves

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Text and pictures present the formation, types, inhabitants of, and exploration of caves.

Energy from the sun

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Briefly describes how, either directly or indirectly, the sun is the primary source for most of the energy used by man.

Bird talk

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Easy-to-read text explains the meaning of bird sounds.

Hungry sharks

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A brief introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of the shark.

Roots are food finders

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Explains in simple terms the function and importance of roots and root hairs on a plant.

Birds at night

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Describes eyes, feet, and feathers in their roles as protective features for sleeping birds.

Oxygen keeps you alive

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

Weight and weightlessness

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Explains simply some basic principles involved in space flight.