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...
What Makes Day and Night
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What Makes Day and NightUnknown, 1961HarperCollins PublishersLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780690877908
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Is "What Makes Day and Night" part of a series?
This book is part of the "Let's Read and Find Out Science" series, which introduces young readers to various scientific concepts through simple text and illustrations.
What makes this book unique among science books for children?
Franklyn M. Branley was a prolific science writer for children, and this book exemplifies his approach of breaking down complex topics into easily digestible parts, often using relatable analogies and clear, sequential explanations.