New Releases by Seymour Simon

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 having on them and our planet. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. With fascinating facts and breathtaking full-color photographs, readers will learn all about how these huge masses of ice are formed, how they move, and why they are essential to our planet. This updated edition includes: author’s note stunning full-color photographs glossary index a list of websites and additional reading sources Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

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’s part in maintaining the balance of nature. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. This updated edition includes: • Author’s note • Stunning full-color photographs • Glossary • Index • Websites and additional reading sources • Series thumbnails on back cover Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards

Why is there no weather on the moon? Is there sound on the moon? Is it ever day on the moon? Why do astronauts bounce around on the moon? How old is the moon? From Apollo 11''s first landing to the mystery of moonquakes and the genesis of craters, this stunning introduction to our nearest neighbor in space describes the moon and its all-important relationship to Earth. Mesmerizing full-color photography and an informative text perfect this exciting and educational journey in space.

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 by the Mars rovers and Hubble Space Telescope, this nonfiction picture book teaches young readers all about the solar system, including the sun, the eight planets, and their moons. Covering all the latest discoveries in space, young astronomers will be over the moon about the fun facts, fascinating science, and incredible photographs. A must-have for every child interested in outer space! This book includes an author''s note, a glossary, an index, and further reading suggestions. An excellent choice for classrooms and homeschooling, Our Solar System supports the Common Core State Standards. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about the universe and space: Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids Destination: Jupiter Destination: Mars Destination: Space Exoplanets Galaxies Stars The Sun The Universe

SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject. Exciting yet simple text provides the information that kids, parents, and teachers want--from key facts to fascinating trivia. Full color.

Bulldozers tear huge rocks from the ground. Tower cranes life heavy loads on bridges and in shipyards. Dig into GIANT MACHINES to learn more about these and many other powerful tools!

Seymour Simon, the dean of children''s science nonfiction, investigates Earth''s biggest, smallest, deepest, and coldest environments, animals, plants, and most severe weather. Mind-bending facts and photographs invite readers on an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, scientific expedition of Earth''s most amazing records!

Science loving Adam "Einstein" Anderson is back! Einstein and his best friend Paloma try to stump each other and foil the ever-scheming Stanley as they solve science mysteries. Help solve the interactive mysteries and explore the science with hands-on experiments. Raise some ants, see sound waves in action and find out how to make a compass out of an ordinary watch!

Match wits with 12-year-old Einstein Anderson and his best friend, Paloma Fuentes, who use their science knowledge to unravel tricky puzzles and solve mysteries. In Book 5 of the series, Paloma and Einstein use their knowledge about hurricanes and cold blooded animals to solve some tricky cases -- and you can build your own barometer or see a frog hibernate. Amaze your friends by balancing a quarter on the edge of a dollar bill!

Science loving Adam "Einstein" Anderson is back - and more of a science geek than ever! Einstein and his best friend, Paloma, foil the ever-scheming Stanley, defeat the eighth grade snow sculpture team and try to stump each other as they solve science mysteries. Not only have the characters, stories, dialog and devices been updated from the original series, but every story now includes a fun science experiment for readers to try. Great stories and real world science!

Science loving Adam "Einstein" Anderson is back - and more contemporary than ever! Einstein and his best friend Paloma try to stump each other and foil the ever-scheming Stanley as they solve science mysteries. Not only have the characters, stories, dialog and devices been updated, every story now includes a fun science experiment for readers to try. Great stories and hands-on science!

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 of dinosaurs and other animals.

Science loving Adam "Einstein" Anderson is back - and more contemporary than ever! Einstein and his best friend Paloma try to stump each other and foil the ever-scheming Stanley as they solve science mysteries. Not only have the characters, stories, dialog and devices been updated, every story now includes a fun science experiment for readers to try. Great stories and hands-on science!

Science loving Adam "Einstein" Anderson is back - and more contemporary than ever! Einstein and his best friend Paloma try to stump each other and foil the ever-scheming Stanley as they solve science mysteries. Not only have the characters, stories, dialog and devices been updated, every story now includes a fun science experiment for readers to try. Great stories and hands-on science!

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, investigates Earth''s biggest, smallest, deepest, and coldest environments, animals, plants, and most severe weather. These mind-bending facts and photographs invite readers on an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, scientific expedition of Earth''s most amazing records!

In typical Seymour Simon fashion, this SeeMore Reader employs clear, evocative language and stunning visuals to create a compelling, introductory overview of our solar system for the very youngest of readers. Newly Updated 2012.

Fascinating, sometimes downright scary bugs in great big close-ups! Did you know that a giant water bug can kill a frog or a fish twice its size? Dive into BIG BUGS to SeeMore….if you dare!

Did you know that there is a volcanic peak on Mars that is three times higher than Mount Everest? Seymour Simon takes young readers on a voyage to Planet Mars.Newly Updated (2012).

A breathtaking look at the most beautiful of all the planets with its magnificent rings and moons. From School Library Journal: "An introduction to the planet and its major satellites. Despite the strength of the text, it is the color photos that steal the show, highlighting [the] planet’s exotic beauty in much the same way that black-and-white photography accented the moon''s starkness. In all, a delightful coupling of sound exposition with dazzling illustrations.” Newly Updated 2012.

Why do lemmings drown by the thousands as they travel to find food? Why do frogs risk death crossing our highways? When polar bears migrate, are they moving across the ice, or is the ice moving them? Seymour Simon and Elsa Warnick team up again to bring to life the fascinating creatures that endlessly search for food, water, and safety.

Award-winning children''s science writer Seymour Simon is best known for his body of work introducing elementary and middle school-aged kids to nature, animals, Earth science and space. Here, he turns his focus to pre-readers, delivering a lovely alphabet book that is full of thought-provoking bits of information about each animal. Illustrated with eye-popping photographs, as we''ve come to expect from Simon. A StarWalk Kids Digital Original eBook.

In this SeeMore Reader, "Simon gets to the essence of his subject through bold, dramatic color photographs and short, crisp texts. The book draws comparisons between how long it took early aircraft to accomplish their missions and how long it takes modern planes; the inclusion of data about an aircraft of the future adds a touch of excitement...This introductory book is meant to whet the appetite, and that it does." - School Library Journal. Newly updated 2012. introductory book is meant to whet the appetite, and that it does." - School Library Journal. Newly updated 2012.

A stunning introduction to the first planet in our solar system, utilizing full-color photographs from the Mariner probe. A "fine contribution to science collections." —Kirkus Reviews. Newly updated 2012.

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Can you cure hiccups by holding your breath? Is it true that eating spinach makes you strong? "The dean of science writers" (The New York Times) explores more than 20 familiar sayings, offering fun facts that prove each adage either true or false. Over 40 illustrations.

Whether or not you believe in ghosts, you''ll be spellbound by these nine supposedly true tales from the spirit world. Captivating creatures include the Horror of Berkeley Square, a demon that literally scares people to death, and White House specters of former presidents and first ladies. Suitable for readers of all ages. Narrated by Anthony Call (Star Trek, The Twilight Zone).

The International Space Station is as big as two football fields, weighs one million pounds, and contains six laboratories plus living quarters. Launch into SPACE TRAVELERS and SeeMore!

How do you know air is around you when you can''t see it? Can you make a balloon fly through the air? How can you tell there''s pizza in the oven when you haven''t been in the kitchen? Charming and lively illustrations by New York Times best-selling illustrator, Doug Cushman, ensures that the Let''s Try It Out series is as much fun to look at as it is to try out! In this innovative series for young children, acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon and Nicole Fauteux encourage children to explore the world around them as they play. Each book contains tips for parents and caregivers on how to create positive learning experiences for even the littlest of scientists.

The skies are busy highways for birds, bats, insects, and some seeds and fruits. Noted science author Seymour Simon’s graceful text combined with fluid watercolors by Elsa Warnick offer a fascinating look at the extraordinary variety of animals and plants that travel through the air.

This colorful SeeMore Reader introduces firefighters and some of the vehicles and tools they use in the line of duty. "The directness and clarity of both text and photos make this a good choice for beginning readers as well as for younger children fascinated by the subject." - Booklist

The International Space Station is as big as two football fields, weighs one million pounds, and contains six laboratories plus living quarters. Launch into SPACE TRAVELERS and SeeMore! Newly updated 2012.