Best Selling Books by Seymour Simon

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.

These classic titles are now updated with the most recent research with the cooperation and curators from the Smithsonian''s Air & Space and Natural History museums. These new editions feature full-color photos, glossaries, reference materials, and indices.

Provides an easy-to-read overview of the history of aircraft.

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!

This intimate and beautiful study of Earth investigates the relationship between our planet, the sun, and the moon. Why are there seasons on Earth? How does day pass into night? What protects the Earth from the sun''s intense heat? Why is the surface of the Earth constantly changing? The informative text reveals how Earth''s unique position in relation to the sun makes it the only planet where life is possible. The stunning full-color photographs will mesmerize young readers about the mysteries of space.

"A succinct, informative essay illuminated by magnificent photographs. The subject is particularly absorbing, as it highlights the natural drama of a commonly experienced phenomenon....The stunning visual portrayal of storms, accompanied by impressive factual data and clear explanations in crisp prose, is truly compelling."--Horn Book.

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.

Relates nine true stories about ghosts and hauntings from around the world.

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.

In this completely updated edition of The Sun featuring beautiful full-color photographs, Seymour Simon presents a fascinating introduction to the star that is the center of our Solar System. Young readers will love exploring the wonders of the sun, from the constant nuclear explosions at its core to the sea of boiling gases that forms its surface. 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. This book includes an author''s note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

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 people. And just like humans, gorillas can shriek chuckle hiccup even burp! Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to bring you an updated edition of his classic full-color photographic introduction to these fascinating animals.

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.

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.

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. "A dazzling photo-essay."--School Library Journal.

Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.

American cars travel two-and-a-half trillion miles in a year - that''s five million round trips to the moon! SeeMore about the history and uses of the automobile, and learn about the cars of the future. Newly updated 2014.

In this exciting exploration of some of the biggest of the small, natures largest insects are brought under the magnifying glass for curious readers, young and old. Pamela Carroll''s exquisite artwork has been deftly colorized for this new 2012 digital edition.

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!

Born almost 5 billion years ago at the edge of the Milky Way galaxy, our Solar System is a place filled with mystery and wonder. In the last fifty years, we have learned more than ever about the farthest reaches of our world. With dramatic full-color photographs and spacecraft images, Our Solar System takes young readers on a fascinating tour of the sun, the eight planets, and their moons, plus asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution on this new, updated edition of his much admired book about the vast and mystifying part of the universe that we live in.

When the Brooklyn Bridge first spanned New York City''s East River in 1883, it was the longest bridge in the world. Dive into BRIDGES and SeeMore great bridges!

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).

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.

It''s easy to see why dogs are the most popular pets in the world. For a run in the park or a cozy snuggle on the couch, a dog is the perfect companion! But dogs are much more than just loyal pets. For thousands of years, these amazing animals have helped people herd sheep, hunt for food, and keep warm. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to bring you an updated edition of his classic full-color photographic introduction to man''s best friend.

Introduces various mountain ranges, how they are formed and shaped, and how they affect vegetation and animals, including humans.

In 26 giant photographs—of a roaring grizzly, a piranhas razor-sharp teeth, a rattlesnakes poisonous fangs—Seymour Simon reveals the truth about natures most misunderstood animals and lets the reader decide what to really think about natures grossest, fiercest, and most fascinating survivors.

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.

Spectacular full-color photographs introduce Earth''s "sister planet," from its scorching deserts and clouds of sulfuric acid to the crushing pressure of its atmosphere. From Kirkus Reviews: "In the same large, square format as Simon''s books on other planets, a clear, concise text draws on the latest findings and the best of recent color photos. Venus has her special charms--the hottest planet in the solar system, covered with clouds of sulphuric acid, with bizarre surface details--all emerging from photos and radar maps taken from earlier Russian expeditions and NASA''s Magellan spacecraft, which is still orbiting Venus. Our sister planet? Not even human siblings exhibit such diversity, and why this is so is an intriguing puzzle.” Newly updated (2012).

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.

This newly-updated (2012) edition includes over twenty dramatic, full-color photographs and a concise, easy-to-read text, award-winning author Seymour Simon gives us an introduction to Neptune, a turbulent world from its mysterious clouds of methane-ice to its raging winds of up to seven hundred miles per hour and its Great Dark Spot, a huge hurricane big enough to swallow our entire planet Earth. We also learn about the bright white cloud scientists have nicknamed Scooter and about Neptune''s surprising moons, including pink, volcanic Triton-the coldest object ever measured in the Solar System.

Is it true that some cats have no fur? Can you really tell a dog by his nose prints? And what kind of animals are also known as hobs, jills and kits? Find out unexpected and funny things you never knew about pets in this charming, fascinating follow-up to Seymour’s Simon’s bestselling eBook, FUN FACTS ABOUT PETS! A StarWalk Kids Digital Original eBook, narrated by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (Sesame Street''s Abby Cadabby)

The perfect early reader series brings together the work of an award-winning author, amazing photos and collectible cards, all in an easy-to-read format. Over half of New York author Seymour Simon''s 200 books have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association. Here he inspires beginning, growing and even reluctant readers with topics of perennial interest.Ages 5-8

Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.

A deep dive into shark-infested waters with spine-tingling photographs and a text that explores what makes these remarkable and often misunderstood creatures so fascinating.

From ladders reaching more than 100 feet above the ground to aircraft that carry 2,500 gallons of water, this book presents an irresistible invitation to readers with fascinating facts and images of firefighting. Includes a deck of collectible cards. Photos. Consumable.

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!

When the unmanned spacecraft Galileo landed on Jupiter in 1995, what mysteries did it uncover?... Did you know that... Jupiter is so large that more than 1,300 planet Earths could fit inside. The Great Red Spot on the planet is actually an enormous hurricane that changes in size and color over the years. A person weighing 100 pounds on Earth would weigh 264 pounds on Jupiter. Life might exist on Europa, one of Jupiter''s moons. Prepare yourself for an amazing voyage through space. Your destination: Jupiter!

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 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!