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  • Big Bugs

    Seymour Simon

    eBook (StarWalk Kids Media, Sept. 19, 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!
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  • Beagles - The Owner's Guide from Puppy to Old Age - Choosing, Caring for, Grooming, Health, Training and Understanding Your Beagle Dog or Puppy

    Alex Seymour

    Paperback (Dog Experts, Nov. 1, 2017)
    Wouldn’t it be incredible if 30 expert Beagle breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner’s guide with all your frequently asked questions answered in one place?Well here it is! You will literally find this book jam packed full of useful quotes giving clear advice and secret tips from the world’s best Beagle breeders who between them have hundreds of years of experience in caring for Beagles.When you buy this book you will also get an exclusive gift from us which are the free bonus interviews we conducted with some of the breeders who were involved in the making of this Beagle book. There just wasn’t space in the main book for these!"As one of the many breeders honored to have contributed to this book, I know first hand the care the editors took to "get it right," asking for expert guidance every step of the way. The combined expertise that went into this book has produced one of the best books I've ever seen on the breed (and I have many of them on my bookshelf!). This book leaves no stone unturned. If you are owned by a Beagle, you MUST have this one on your bookshelf."This one-stop ‘instruction manual’ is the essential companion to your lovable Beagle. Over 232 pages we cover everything you should know from buying a new puppy through to old age and how best to look after your precious Beagle dog.Start off with the right advice so bad behaviors don’t even start, but if they do, we show you how to overcome common problems. We will help you understand your Beagle so you can build an ever stronger loving bond with your best-behaved member of your household.Our experts can also help save you a small fortune by showing the best ways to keep your Beagle healthier and live a longer and more fulfilled life, reducing expensive trips to the vets.The book written in an easy-to-understand style with funny and entertaining stories interspersed with practical, actionable advice and tips from all our qualified expert breeders, most of whom are members of the National Beagle Club of America or the Beagle Club in the United Kingdom.Hazel Deans of Gempeni Beagles says: “This is an excellent book containing lots of detailed information and one I would recommend to new Beagle owners.”Stacey Burrows of Summerlily Beagles comments: “I have to say this book is absolutely packed full of useful information on all aspects of our beloved breed.”Order now and you can soon be sitting back, relaxing and enjoying this Beagle owner’s guide and handbook. Buy it now either on paperback or instant downloadable e-book. It makes a great gift too!Just some of the subjects covered include: origins and history, keeping your vet bills down by giving your Beagle better health, how to help your Beagle live longer, colors, buying a dog or puppy, male or female, rescue, choosing a breeder, personality, socialization, spaying, neutering, house/potty training, bringing your puppy home, grooming, combing, bathing, health, vaccinations, training, understanding your Beagle, play and toys, what food and nutrition, old age and what to expect, and much more... "When buying my Beagle, my chosen breeder suggested getting this to accompany my gorgeous new puppy! Lots of useful facts and tips I had no idea about." – Alison Ellison. "Well-written and clearly an awful lot of hard work and effort went into this book. With all the input from well-known Beagle breeders you know the information in credible and reliable." – Mandy Morrison.
  • Dachshunds - The Owner's Guide From Puppy To Old Age - Choosing, Caring for, Grooming, Health, Training and Understanding Your Standard or Miniature Dachshund Dog

    Alex Seymour

    Paperback (Dog Experts, Dec. 8, 2016)
    Wouldn’t it be incredible if 40 expert Dachshund breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner’s guide with all your frequently asked questions answered in one place?Well here it is! You will literally find this book jam packed full of useful quotes giving clear advice and secret tips from the world’s best Dachshund breeders who between them have hundreds of years of experience in caring for Dachshunds.When you buy this book you will also get an exclusive gift from us which are the free bonus interviews we conducted with some of the breeders who were involved in the making of this Dachshund book. There just wasn’t space in the main book for these!Vicki Spencer of Lorindol Dachshunds and secretary of the Dachshund Club of America says: "I was so impressed with the vast amount of topics found in this book. From the history of this breed to every aspect of caring for a Dachshund, this book thoroughly covers each topic in great detail. Owners new to this amazing breed, people who are considering buying a Dachshund and long established Dachshund enthusiasts, all will find a vast amount of helpful, information written in an enjoyable, easy to understand way."This one-stop ‘instruction manual’ is the essential companion to your lovable Dachshund. Over 222 pages we cover everything you should know from buying a new puppy through to old age and how best to look after your precious Dachshund dog.Start off with the right advice so bad behaviors don’t even start, but if they do, we show you how to overcome common problems. We will help you understand your Dachshund so you can build an ever stronger loving bond with your best-behaved member of your household.Our experts can also help save you a small fortune by showing the best ways to keep your Dachshund healthier and live a longer and more fulfilled life, reducing expensive trips to the vets.The book written in an easy-to-understand style with funny and entertaining stories interspersed with practical, actionable advice and tips from all our qualified expert breeders, most of whom are members of the Dachshund Club of America or the Dachshund Clubs in the United Kingdom.Order now and you can soon be sitting back, relaxing and enjoying this Dachshund owner’s guide and handbook. Buy it now either on paperback or instant downloadable e-book. It makes a great gift too!This book covers the two main sizes — Standard Dachshunds and Miniatures Dachshunds. Each size has three coat types: Short-haired (smooth) Dachshunds, Long-haired Dachshunds and Wire-haired Dachshunds. Also known as Dachsel, Dackel, Teckel, Doxie, Weiner or sausage dog. Often misspelt as Dashound, Dashhound, Dashhund, Dashund or Dashchund.This is the perfect book for you if you love the Dachshund, just some of the subjects covered include: origins and history, keeping your vet bills down, how to help your Dachshund live longer, colors, buying a dog or puppy, male or female, rescue, breeders, personality, socialization, spaying, neutering, house/potty training, bringing your puppy home, grooming, combing, bathing, health, vaccinations, training, understanding your Dachshund, play and toys, what food and nutrition, old age and what to expect, and much more...“Our breeder suggested this book, we were glad to start off on the right foot by having a how-to-guide on many different aspects of Dachshund ownership. Being our first dog we wanted as much help with our new puppy as possible to ensure a smooth start and to understand the breed.” - Diana Goodman
  • 64 Questions and Answers About Dangerous Animals

    Seymour Simon

    language (StarWalk Kids Media, Aug. 7, 2014)
    Answers to 64 more questions about the habits and behavior of a variety of wild animals considered to be dangerous and describes the most dangerous animal of all. Newly revised and photo illustrated.
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  • Gorillas

    Seymour Simon

    Paperback (Collins, Dec. 30, 2008)
    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, and even burp! Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon brings you a full-color photographic introduction to these fascinating animals. 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.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.
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  • Mercury

    Seymour Simon

    eBook (StarWalk Kids Media, April 30, 2012)
    NEWLY UPDATED EDITION - 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. (Ages 6 to 12).
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  • Beagles - The Owner's Guide from Puppy to Old Age - Choosing, Caring for, Grooming, Health, Training and Understanding Your Beagle Dog or Puppy

    Alex Seymour

    eBook
    Wouldn’t it be incredible if 30 expert Beagle breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner’s guide with all your frequently asked questions answered in one place?Well here it is! You will literally find this book jam packed full of useful quotes giving clear advice and secret tips from the world’s top Beagle breeders who between them have hundreds of years of experience in caring for Beagles.When you buy this book you will also get an exclusive gift from us which are the free bonus interviews we conducted with some of the breeders who were involved in the making of this Beagle book. There just wasn’t space in the main book for these!"As one of the many breeders honored to have contributed to this book, I know first hand the care the editors took to "get it right," asking for expert guidance every step of the way. The combined expertise that went into this book has produced one of the best books I've ever seen on the breed (and I have many of them on my bookshelf!). This book leaves no stone unturned. If you are owned by a Beagle, you MUST have this one on your bookshelf."This one-stop ‘instruction manual’ is the essential companion to your lovable Beagle. We cover everything you should know from buying a new puppy through to old age and how best to look after your precious Beagle.Start off with the right advice so bad behaviors don’t even start, but if they do, we show you how to overcome common problems. We will help you understand your Beagle so you can build an ever stronger loving bond with your best-behaved member of your household.Our experts can also help save you a small fortune by showing the best ways to keep your Beagle healthier and live a longer and more fulfilled life, reducing expensive trips to the vets.The book written in an easy-to-understand style with funny and entertaining stories interspersed with practical, actionable advice and tips from all our qualified expert breeders, most of whom are members of the National Beagle Club of America or the Beagle Club in the United Kingdom.Hazel Deans of Gempeni Beagles says: “This is an excellent book containing lots of detailed information and one I would recommend to new Beagle owners.”Stacey Burrows of Summerlily Beagles comments: “I have to say this book is absolutely packed full of useful information on all aspects of our beloved breed.”Beagles - The Complete Owners Guide is a must-have book for any responsible owner. This best-selling book is sold worldwide and is also available in paperback format - this e-book version is identical in content to the paperback.Order now and you can soon be sitting back, relaxing and enjoying this Beagle owner’s guide. Buy it now either on paperback or instant downloadable e-book.Just some of the subjects covered include: origins and history, keeping your vet bills down by giving your Beagle better health, how to help your Beagle live longer, colors, buying a dog or puppy, male or female, rescue, choosing a breeder, personality, socialization, spaying, neutering, house/potty training, bringing your puppy home, grooming, combing, bathing, health, vaccinations, training, understanding your Beagle, play and toys, what food and nutrition, old age and what to expect, and much more..."I’m a slightly nervous new Beagle owner so I bought this book to help me along, I am so pleased I did. I feel reassured with all the tips and advice contained in this guide." – Jack Harper"When buying my Beagle, my chosen breeder suggested getting this to accompany my gorgeous new puppy! Lots of useful facts and tips I had no idea about." – Alison Ellison."Well-written and clearly an awful lot of hard work and effort went into this book. With all the input from well-known Beagle breeders you know the information in credible and reliable." – Mandy Morrison.
  • Danger! Volcanoes

    Seymour Simon

    eBook (StarWalk Kids Media, April 25, 2012)
    SeeMore about volcanoes - from powerful explosions to flowing rivers of hot, fiery lava - in this book from award-winning science author Seymour Simon. With fascinating facts and amazing images, Simon presents an irresistible invitation to growing readers to question, explore and discover the exciting world around them.
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  • Sharks

    Seymour Simon

    Paperback (Collins, May 23, 2006)
    Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to sharks. 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.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 the giant man hunters they are so often made out to be? What do they eat, where do they swim, and what do they do on weekends? Dive in and explore one of the world’s most mysterious creatures with acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon.With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about sharks—their behavior and habitat—in this informative picture book.Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards.Check out these other Seymour Simon books about animals:Big CatsButterfliesCatsCrocodiles & AlligatorsDogsDolphinsFrogsGorillasHorsesInsectsPenguinsSea CreaturesSnakesSpidersWhalesWild BabiesWolves
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  • Living in and Visiting Costa Rica: 100 Tips, Tricks, Traps, and Facts

    Greg Seymour

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 18, 2015)
    Finally, a book on Costa Rica that gives a “slice of life” view of this tropical, Central American country. Real world examples of what to expect at: the bank, the grocery store, the restaurant, the restroom, when driving, and more. The book is written in a lighthearted, humorous way and answers questions such as: – What are 3 things you can do as a customer at a bank in the U.S. that you will get your hand slapped for in Costa Rica? – What app would a wise person visiting Costa Rica put on their cell phone for use in the restroom? – What is considered rude in a U.S. restaurant but is a necessity to ensure you get to enjoy a hot entrĂ©e in Costa Rica? These observations and over 100 more (yes, there are some extras thrown in) are covered to help you get the most out of your visit or move to Costa Rica. No one famous ever said: “I look forward to a day when books are not judged by the number of characters in their content, but the content of those characters.” But they should have. Living in and Vistiting Costa Rica is comprised of just over 31,000 words that will positively impact your research of Costa Rica, whether you are a tourist or a potential expat.
  • French Bulldogs - Owners Guide from Puppy to Old Age. Buying, Caring For, Grooming, Health, Training and Understanding Your Frenchie

    Alex Seymour

    eBook
    Wouldn’t it be incredible if expert French Bulldog breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate owner’s guide?Well here it is! You will literally find this book jam packed full of useful quotes giving clear advice and secret tips from the world’s top French Bulldog breeders who between them have hundreds of years of experience in caring for French Bulldogs.This one-stop ‘instruction manual’ is the essential companion to your lovable French Bulldog. Over 192 pages we cover everything you should know from buying a new puppy through to old age and how best to look after your precious French Bulldog (also known as Bouledogue Français or Frenchie).Start off with the right advice so bad behaviors don’t even start, but if they do, we show you how to overcome common problems. We will help you understand your French Bulldog so you can build an ever stronger loving bond with your best-behaved member of your household.The book written in an easy-to-understand style with funny and entertaining stories interspersed with practical, actionable advice and tips from all our qualified expert breeders, including a Westminster dog show best of breed winner, who writes a special bonus chapter about showing Frenchies.Order now and you can soon be sitting back, relaxing and enjoying this French Bulldog owner’s guide. Buy it now either on paperback or instant downloadable e-book.This best-selling book is sold worldwide and is also available in paperback format - this e-book version is identical in content to the paperback.Just some of the subjects covered include: origins and history of the French Bulldog, different types and colors, buying a dog or puppy, male or female, pros and cons, rescue, adoption, breeders, personality, socialization, spaying, neutering, house/potty training, bringing your puppy home, grooming, combing, bathing, shows, health, vaccinations, training, understanding your Frenchie, play and toys, what food and nutrition, old age and what to expect, and much more..."Entertaining book, I especially liked the guest contributions from breed experts. Added to the fun style of writing and good, solid info." - Adam Swanton"The best French Bulldog book I have read and I tend to buy every one I can, as I love and adore these dogs. Fun and comprehensive." - Alana Wright
  • Fighting Fires

    Seymour Simon

    language (StarWalk Kids Media, July 16, 2012)
    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!
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