Books with author Seymour

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon introduces elementary-school readers to one of the ocean’s most beautiful life forms—coral reefs—through wonderful descriptions and stunning full-color photographs in this nonfiction picture book. Take a deep dive under the sea and explore the world of coral reefs! How large can coral reefs grow? How do sea creatures interact with reefs? Why are coral reefs endangered and what can we do to save them?Find out and more in this beautiful and informative picture book filled with fun facts, fascinating science, and gorgeous full-color photographs. Perfect for kids interested in marine biology and saving the environment! This book includes a glossary and an index. An excellent choice for classrooms and homeschooling, Coral Reefs supports the Common Core Learning Standards.

*A NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children*From award-winning science writer Seymour Simon comes an accessible full-color photographic introduction to the causes and effects of global warming and climate change, especially perfect for children ages 5-10. 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?Find out this and more in this stunning nonfiction picture book. Young scientists will have a blast exploring the full-color photographs, glossary, index, additional resources, and tips for living green! An excellent choice for classrooms and homeschooling, Global Warming supports the Common Core State Standards.

Whales are among the biggest creatures that have ever lived on our planet. Some whales grow bigger than one hundred feet long and can weigh as much as fifty cars or more. They are huge, majestic creatures, yet we rarely ever lay eyes on them. Acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon introduces you to one of the world's truly amazing 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.

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 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 noteStunning full-color photographsGlossaryIndexAdditional reading sourcesSupports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

When Hana the baby mountain goat cannot face her fear of climbing the steep cliffs that are her home, she decides to find a new place to live. During her search, she meets different kinds of animals in different types of habitats. Could one of these become Hana’s new home?Hana’s quest is brought to life with vivid watercolor illustrations that celebrate the splendor of her mountain home and its delightful creatures. Join Hana as she seeks for a place that a mountain goat with a fear of heights can call home.

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.

Whether they appear as distant specks in an astronomer's telescope or shoot brilliantly across the evening sky, comets, meteors, and asteroids have fascinated sky gazers throughout history. But where do these racing celestial bodies come from, and what can they teach us about our universe? Join Seymour Simon for a look at the fiery mystery and wild wonder of these luminous bodies of night. 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.

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon takes readers on a journey through a frog's life cycle, from egg to tadpole to grown frog, in this engaging nonfiction picture book. Readers will learn about the different types of frogs and toads from all over the world! Where do frogs live? How do frogs eat and drink? How far can they jump? Find out and more in this beautiful picture book ideal for young scientists and animal lovers filled with fascinating facts, stunning full-color photographs, and an underlying message of ecological preservation.. This book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index. An excellent choice for classrooms and homeschooling, Frogs supports the Common Core State Standards.

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon introduces elementary-school readers to one of the ocean’s most beautiful life forms—coral reefs—through wonderful descriptions and stunning full-color photographs in this nonfiction picture book. Take a deep dive under the sea and explore the world of coral reefs! How large can coral reefs grow? How do sea creatures interact with reefs? Why are coral reefs endangered and what can we do to save them?Find out and more in this beautiful and informative picture book filled with fun facts, fascinating science, and gorgeous full-color photographs. Perfect for kids interested in marine biology and saving the environment!This book includes a glossary and an index. An excellent choice for classrooms and homeschooling, Coral Reefs supports the Common Core Learning Standards.

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. Plus, this is a fixed-format version of the book, which looks nearly identical to the print version.

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the wonderful world of insects, with fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs, in his latest nonfiction picture book. Readers will learn all about insects’ life stages, senses, bodies, and the many different kinds, including beetles, ladybugs, bees, butterflies, and more! 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 noteStunning full-color photographsGlossaryIndexWebsite and additional reading sourcesSupports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards