New Releases by Seymour Simon

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.

See famous bridges and learn how they are built.

"Includes 4 collectible cards & stickers"--Cover.

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

Seymour Simon has written over 200 award-winning science books about animals, anatomy, astronomy, earth science, and vehicles! Six tiny muscles hold each eyeball steady in the sockets of your head. The ears contain the three smallest bones in the body: the hammer, anvil, and stirrup. In addition to hearing, ears help you to keep your balance. Without the brain, we wouldn’t be able to see or hear.

What''s it like to live in space? Explore the amazing feats of space flight, from the earliest satellites and moon landings to the contemporary shuttle and Space Station missions.

Trains can carry grain and gravel, milk and machines, cars and computers, pipes and people. Seymour Simon′s exploration of these very different trains and their uses, combined with his characteristically eye-catching full-color photographs, captures the beauty and power of steam trains, diesel trains, electric trains, and more -- all at work!

Presents facts and photographs of all kinds of cars, from one of the first automobiles ever built to the popular VW Beetle to a luxury Rolls Royce to the Thrust SSC, the fast car in the world.

From ladders reaching more than 100 feet above the ground to aircraft that carry 2,500 gallons of water, this book presents an irresistible invitation to readers with fascinating facts and images of firefighting. Includes a deck of collectible cards. Photos. Consumable.

From a one-inch baby rabbit to a 100-pound baby rhinoceros, baby animals are shown through spectacular photos, while readers learn fascinating facts about these animals'' young in the wild. Includes a collectible deck of cards. Photos. Consumable.

From the powerful Mount St. Helen''s blast to flowing rivers of hot, fiery lava, this guide contains fascinating facts and amazing images of volcanoes. Includes a set of collectible cards. Photos. Consumable.

From the first flight conducted by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903 to today''s supersonic jets, readers are provided with fascinating facts and spectacular images of aircraft. Includes a deck of collectible cards. Photos. Consumable.

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.

Presents a variety of large machines that cut, carry, and move things, including combines, tub grinders, tower cranes, and offshore oil rigs.

Provides information about animals with reputations for being dangerous or "gross," side by side with photographs of these animals.

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

Shows pictures of objects which are too small, too far away, or too fast to see without mechanical assistance such as microscopes, telescopes, X-rays, and other techniques.

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

Our Nervous System.

Explains, in simple terms, the characteristics of volcanoes and describes some famous eruptions and their aftermath.

"A succinct, informative essay illuminated by magnificent photographs. The subject is particularly absorbing, as it highlights the natural drama of a commonly experienced phenomenon....The stunning visual portrayal of storms, accompanied by impressive factual data and clear explanations in crisp prose, is truly compelling."--Horn Book.

This close-up look at our own Milky Way and other enormous clusters of stars describes the many different types of galaxies, how they were formed, and how they got their different shapes. "A dazzling photo-essay."--School Library Journal.

Step-by-step instructions for making paper airplanes with suggestions for experimenting with them.

Discusses what may be learned about the different buildings on a city street by noting simple facts about their construction.