Books with author Seymour

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to earthquakes! 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.In Earthquakes, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to earthquakes through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers why and how earthquakes happen and the damage they can cause through pictures, diagrams, and maps. He also gives real-life examples of earthquakes that have occurred all over the world. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is an earthquake in this informative picture book.Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards and includes a glossary and index. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about natural disasters and weather:Global WarmingHurricanesLightningStormsTornadoesWeatherWildfires

Updated edition. 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.”

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to some of the world’s fiercest reptiles: crocodiles and alligators! 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.Crocodiles and alligators may seem ferocious and scary, but renowned science author Seymour Simon confirms that they're also endlessly fascinating. Around since the time of dinosaurs, crocodiles and alligators eat without chewing, have three eyelids, and provide good living conditions for other animals. Simon explores the wonders of these stealthy giants in an exciting up-close and personal way.With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about these unique animals 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 CatsButterfliesCatsDogsDolphinsFrogsGorillasHorsesInsectsPenguinsSea CreaturesSharksSnakesSpidersWhalesWild BabiesWolves

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.”

On a business trip, a high-powered fifty-six-year-old American entrepreneur visits his partners in China. After their meeting, his Asian mentor invites him to an orphanage, a trip that will change the course of his family's life forever. Without hesitation, he and his wife fall in love with Anglo/Asian twin girls and become their adoptive parents. The children grow up in a world of twists and turns with multiple coincidences and synchronicity. Their journey takes them from China to Europe to America and back to China where their unusual birth mother enters their lives. This powerful story is filled with drama at every turn as the daughters face internal and external challenges. The Birth Mother is a story filled with love, pathos, tragedy, and triumph. Read, laugh, cry, and learn. It's a tale you will never forget.

Discover nine bizarre-but-true incidents: a sudden shower from the sky of fish and frogs; buried treasure that remains untouched, even though its exact location is common knowledge; the abrupt and unexplained disappearance of a ship's crew; an eerie crystal skull that influences observers' thoughts; and more!Praised by The New York Times as "the dean of children's science writers," Seymour Simon is the author of more than 250 highly acclaimed science books. Strange Mysteries from Around the World features 13 photos and drawings and is written in a suspenseful manner that will captivate readers of all ages.

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 top 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.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. Buy it now either on paperback or instant downloadable e-book.Dachshunds - 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.This book covers the two main sizes — Standard Dachshunds and Miniatures Dachshunds. Each size comes in 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.This is the perfect book for you if you love the Dachshund, just some of the subjects covered in our owner’s guide 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

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to volcanoes! 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.Volcanoes don’t always look like mountains; they aren’t always full of fire. Some are holes in the ground; some form under the sea. And despite their reputation for destruction, volcanoes produce new mountains, new islands, and new soil. Visit some of the world’s most remarkable volcanoes in this masterful introduction from Seymour Simon. It’s an extraordinary—and unforgettable—trip. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about these amazing natural structures 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 the Natural World:Coral ReefsIcebergs & GlaciersMountainsOceansRocks & MineralsTropical RainforestsWater

Take a deep breath and then let it out. Did you feel your chest rise and fall? That is actually your lungs filling with oxygen and then pushing carbon dioxide back out when you exhale. Without your lungs and your entire respiratory system, the rest of your body wouldn't receive the oxygen you need to survive. To give your body the oxygen it needs, you breathe twenty times every minute. You breathe more than twenty thousand times each and every day. Acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon explores the important journey that air takes in and out of your lungs.