New Releases by Seymour Simon

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.

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!

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!

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!

"Imagine yourself exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing oceans-riding the tallest waves, diving to the darkest depths, and encountering the largest and most dangerous sea creatures on Earth. Join award-winning author Seymour Simon as he introduces you to the most extreme environments, animals, plants, and weather in the ocean! These mind-bending facts and stunning photographs invite you on an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, underwater expedition"--Provided by publisher.

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) photo essay examines the planet that "lies on its side" in space, from its watery atmosphere to its strange magnetic "tail." "Photographs show amazing detail." —The Horn Book.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

Part two of the perennial favorite book of jokes and riddles from Seymour Simon and Dennis Kendrick. Newly updated 2012.

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.

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!

Whether your family is about to get a puppy, or starting to think about it, this book is full of fascinating information and irresistible photos you and your children will want to read again and again! With his trademark balance of conversational tone, informative text and stand-out illustrations, Simon delivers another delightful romp of discovery, both pictorially and factually. Each question about puppy behavior is treated to a full-color, photographic spread; the images in this picture book are so alive that children will reach out to touch them. This engaging title will be an asset to both early reader and read aloud collections. A StarWalk Kids Digital Original eBook.

There are more than 250 kinds of poisonous snakes, and this illustrated book tells where they live, what they eat, and how they behave. It also reveals which snakes pose no danger to humans, how snakes are "milked," how anti-venom is made, and what to do if you''re bitten.

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.

This newly (2012) updated dictionary defines words and terms commonly used in discussing the environment, including biodegradable, biome, endangered species, eutrophication, food web, greenhouse effect, oil spill, ozone layer, and wetland. Seymour Simon''s clear and compelling definitions, combined with Mark Kaplan''s striking and unusual illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and budding environmental activists.

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.

More than two thousand entries, in subjects from astronomy to zoology, are accompanied by tables and charts, as well as biographies of eighty-five scientists.

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.

Dogs are the most popular pet in the world and Seymour Simon provides useful tips and guidelines for any kid looking for a new pet. Lavishly illustrated with full-color, appealing photographs, Seymour Simon captures dogs as they work, and play. Ages: 5 - 8

Wolves are much more than big, bad animals that prey on other animals. Did you know that wolves are like dogs—they are loyal, affectionate, and highly intelligent. live in packs—or families—led by the strongest female and male. are friendly with one another: They play games, bring food to one another, and even babysit one another’s cubs! Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to give you the real story about this mythical and legendary animal in an updated edition of his classic full-color photographic introduction.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of different kinds of spiders.

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

A look at various giant snakes.

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

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

Presents basic facts about the planet Mars for young readers.