From award-winning science writer Seymour Simon, this close-up look at our own Milky Way and other enormous clusters of stars describes the many different types of galaxies, how they were formed, and how they got their different shapes. This nonfict…
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to earthquakes!In Earthquakes, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to earthquakes through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches…
An updated title created in cooperation with the Smithsonian's Air & Space and Natural History museum presents and explains the process of lightning while bold photographs capture its power and beauty. Simultaneous.
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to weather!Ever wonder what makes the wind blow? Or where clouds come from, or rain? And what about the warmth of a summer day?Every day we experience weather, but why…
An updated photographic study of snakes offers a fact-filled look at the important role of snakes--poisonous and nonpoisonous alike--in the natural world and discusses how snakes eat, move, reproduce, and protect themselves. Simultaneous.
Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon's exploration of these very different trains and their uses, combined with his characteristically eye-catching full-color photographs, captures the beauty and power of steam trains, diesel trains, electric…
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to sharks.If you believe the movies and books about shark attacks, you probably think that sharks are the biggest, scariest animals on the planet. But are all sharks t…
Seymour Simon has written more than 150 award-winning science books about animals, anatomy, astronomy, earth science, and vehicles Named after the Roman god of war, Mars has fascinated people for thousands of years. Did you know that . . . A Martian…
A raging wildfire can be a major disaster, costing lives and destroying homes. But fires in nature can help as well as harm, clearing forests of dead trees and allowing young plants to grow. Breathtaking photos highlight this surprising look at fire…
Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the Red Planet through fascinating facts and amazing full-color photographs. Readers will learn about the recent discovery of water, the Valles Marineris-the biggest valley on Mars-the ice caps, re…
Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the Red Planet through fascinating facts and amazing full-color photographs. Readers will learn about the recent discovery of water, the Valles Marineris--the biggest valley on Mars--the ice caps,…
From award-winning science writer Seymour Simon comes a brand-new nonfiction photo essay picture book that explores the one thing on Earth we cannot live without: water! Learn all about the water cycle, the effect on our planet of rising ocean tempe…
In 26 giant photographs-of a roaring grizzly, a piranhas razor-sharp teeth, a rattlesnakes poisonous fangs- Seymour Simon reveals the truth about nature's most misunderstood animals and lets the reader decide what to really think about natures gross…
Storms are swift and violent changes in the weather. From lightning to blizzards, learn all about the awesome power of these amazing natural disturbances.
Imagine the biggest thing you can think of-now imagine something bigger that hasn't even stopped growing. That is the universe. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, though enormous, is a tiny speck among the 100 billion galaxies containing nebulas, planet…
In this updated and revised edition of Icebergs & Glaciers, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at how icebergs and glaciers have shaped our rivers, mountains, and earth, as well as the effect climate change is…
Tropical rainforests are home to brilliantly colored birds and spider monkeys that swing like acrobats. Here, tiny tadpoles, lizards, and crabs live in sky-high penthouse mini-ponds formed in the leaves of rootless plants. The understory and forest…
Why can't you trust zoo animals to take tests? Too many cheetahs This laugh riot asks and answers a series of wacky riddles in full-page, fun-to-color illustrations. Adapted from highly successful eBooks by the popular children's author, this comica…
In this updated and revised edition of Tornadoes, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at these captivating and powerful storms through fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. Readers will learn al…
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this completely updated edition of Our Solar System, as he takes young readers on a fascinating tour through space With beautiful full-color photographs and spacecraft images, including many taken b…
Meet the young activists who are using their voices and minds to fight climate change. Did you know that the past five years have been the hottest ever recorded? Or that over seven million people participated in the global Climate Strike? We're faci…
Imagine exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing planet-trekking though the driest desert, climbing the snowiest mountaintops, and diving to the deepest regions of the ocean floor. Seymour Simon, the dean of children's science nonfiction, inv…
Imagine exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing planet-trekking through the driest desert, climbing the snowiest mountaintops, and diving to the deepest regions of the ocean floor. Seymour Simon, the dean of children's science non-fiction, i…
Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.In Coral Reefs, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to the oceans' r…
Contains the most current information about the Earth's only natural satellite, including the absence of weather and the mysterious craters, with photographs to provide a close-up look at the Moon.
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of one of the world's most beloved animals: the elephant This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in…
"If you love dinosaurs, you'll love this book."- Steve Brusatte, paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh and New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the DinosaursJoin award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he separates…
In this updated and revised edition of Tornadoes, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at these captivating and powerful storms through fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. This nonfiction pictu…
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of one of the world's most beloved animals: the elephant! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in…
Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.
Seymour Simon has written over 200 award-winning science books about animals, anatomy, astronomy, earth science, and vehicles!Six tiny muscles hold each eyeball steady in the sockets of your head.The ears contain the three smallest bones in the body…
WildfiresA raging wildfire can be a major disaster, costing lives and destroying homes. But fires in nature can help as well as harm, clearing forests of dead trees and allowing young plants to grow. Breathtaking photos highlight this surprising loo…
Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives you a full-color photographic introduction to the causes and effects of global warming and climate change. Earth's climate has always varied, but it is now changing more rapidly than at any other time…
Classic movies show giant gorillas scaling tall buildings and swatting planes from the sky, but actual gorillas are gentle social animals that live together in family groups like humans. In fact, gorillas are one of the closest genetic matches to pe…
Dive into the wonderful world under the sea with Sea Creatures, a gorgeous informational picture book from award-winning science writer Seymour Simon! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular f…
Award winning author Seymour Simon continues his fantastic journey through the human body with this stunning new addition. In Bones, youngsters will discover the amazing facts about the two hundred and six bones that make up their skeletons, ranging…
They're creepy, they're crawly, and they're absolutely fascinating Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon's engaging narrative, combined with up-close, visually arresting photographs give the readers an insider's look into the spiders' world as…
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he explores some of the world's largest marvels: mountains With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about these amazing natural structures in this informat…
Meet the young activists who are using their voices and minds to fight climate change. Did you know that the past five years have been the hottest ever recorded? Or that over seven million people participated in the global Climate Strike? We're fac…
In this completely updated edition of Big Cats, award-winning writer Seymour Simon celebrates the grace and power of lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, pumas, and snow leopards. Readers will learn all about how they hunt, care for their you…
Butterflies are beautiful, inspiring, amazing insects. Did you know that butterflies . . .have eyes that can look in all directions--up, down, forward, backward, left, and right--all at the same time?taste with their feet?can migrate 3,000 miles eve…
Most ants don't look dangerous but fire ants, army ants, and other species can be lethal. Discover fascinating facts about deadly ants: how they live, where they can be found, and methods of controlling their damage. This illustrated volume is writt…
