Most Popular Books by Seymour Simon

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.

An introduction to the water that covers over 70% of the planet.

Describes, in text and illustrations, the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of whales.

Friendly and fascinating, dolphins are one of nature''s most intelligent animals. They live in families called pods and can make a series of 2,000 high-pitched clicks to locate fish in the water. Despite their beauty and playfulness, dolphins face serious dangers from commercial fishing and human activity. It''s vital that people support governmental laws to protect these wonderful creatures. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to give you an expert view of these clever, curious, and mischievous mammals in a full-color photographic introduction.

Knights had to be very strong just to walk around - they were wearing armor that weighed 50 pounds or more. Charge into KNIGHTS AND CASTLES to SeeMore!

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!

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!

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)

Shows how the human body functions with the twelve major systems.

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.

Earth''s climate has always varied, but it is now changing more rapidly than at any other time in recent centuries. The climate is very complex, and many factors play important roles in determining how it changes. Why is the climate changing? Could Earth be getting warmer by itself? Are people doing things that make the climate warmer? Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon teams up with the Smithsonian Institution to give you a full-color photographic introduction to the causes and effects of global warming and climate change.

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

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!

Why do some things float and others sink? Does a small, wide container hold more water than a tall, thin one? How can you make a toy boat that floats sink to the bottom of a bathtub? Fun-filled activities encourage young children to use familiar and safe objects found in their homes or classrooms to make observations about the world around them. 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. 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.

Trucks lift, dump, and carry things every day, everywhere. Did you know that... .Some trucks can weigh as much as ten elephants put together. .Flatbed trucks can carry other trucks, houses, and even a space shuttle! .Semitrailer cabs can have a bed behind the front seat so that drivers can pull over and rest on long trips. .Road-train trucks pull multiple trailers at the same time, just like a locomotive pulls freight cars on a train.

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.

Earthquakes can destroy whole cities and towns and kill thousands of people. This SeeMore Reader covers the causes of earthquakes, the places they usually occur, and what to do if one strikes .Newly updated in 2012 to include both the 2004 Indonesian quake and 2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami.

How much do you know about your favorite feline friend? Cats are fascinating, complex creatures. Since cats were first tamed more than 100,000 years ago, they have enchanted people with their elegant beauty and mysterious manner. But cats can also be playful and affectionate pets, death-defying acrobats, or ruthless hunters. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to bring you an updated edition of his classic full-color photo-graphic introduction to these beloved animals.

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 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

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 young, and rest in their varied natural habitats. This nonfiction picture book is packed with information and beautiful color photographs. Cat fans and kids ages 6 to 10 looking for facts, whether for a report or just for fun, will find much to like in Big Cats. This updated edition includes: Author’s note Stunning full-color photographs Glossary Index Additional reading sources Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

A simple introduction to the nine planets of our solar system.

Presents basic facts about the planet Mars for young readers.

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

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!

This unusual and striking picture book combines fun with scientific facts. Seymour Simon has collected a fascinating variety of common beliefs about animals and presented them in the form of a guessing game. Each belief appears on one page with a witty illustration by Diane deGroat (Gilbert) that carries the belief to its funniest extreme and asks, Fact or Fiction? The correct answer appears on the following page, accompanied by a scientifically accurate illustration that shows the animal as it really behaves. The best kind of book, one that entertains while it educates. (Publishers Weekly) “Fact or Fiction?” The correct answer appears on the following page, accompanied by a scientifically accurate illustration that shows the animal as it really behaves. "The best kind of book, one that entertains while it educates."—Publishers Weekly

This newly updated (2012) reference book defines words and terms commonly used in discussing outer space--from Apollo Program to Zodiac.

Explores the extreme parts of the planet, from the driest desert and the snowiest mountains to the deepest depths of the ocean and the highest waterfalls.

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

Features nine strange-but-true stories in which fish and frogs fall from the sky, a treasure remains buried despite its exact location being known, and a crystal skull is framed by a halo of light.

Join Professor I.Q. on a fun and fact-filled exploration of the amazing human brain. He may be a little absent minded, but the professor knows his brain. Of course, the brains behind Professor I.Q. is the acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon.

From deep within the human body to distant nebulae in outer space, there are worlds all around us that are smaller, faster, and farther than the unaided eye can see. In these thirty-six amazing images, you can see the invisible: from a white blood cell attacking E. coli bacteria, to the delicate splash from a falling drop of water captured by a high-speed strobe. With pictures that astound and fascinating explanations of how each image was captured, award-winning author Seymour Simon takes readers on a fantastic voyage that''s truly out of sight.

Describes a number of animals that look or behave oddly or have strange powers or abilities, including the hoatzin, tuatara, grunion, and gecko. Pamela Carroll''s original artwork has been lovingly colorized for this new 2012 digital edition.

See famous bridges and learn how they are built.

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

Enter into the mysterious world of ancient Egypt and learn about its structures and rituals that still amaze us today, from the great Step Pyramid to the mummification of pharaohs.

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!

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