Seymour Simon Boeken

A simple introduction to the nine planets of our solar system.

Explores new discoveries about dinosaurs and answers such questions as "Were all dinosaurs giants?" "How are dinosaurs named?" "Which was the largest meat-eater?" and "How smart were the dinosaurs?"

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to the leader of the pack: wolves!Wolves are much more than big, bad animals that prey on other animals.

[See More! Readers Level 2]SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject. Exciting yet simple text provides the information that kids, parents, and teachers wantfrom key facts to fascinating trivia. Each Reader is a fun invitation to read, observe, and see more!

SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject. Exciting yet simple text provides the information that kids, parents, and teachers wantfrom key facts to fascinating trivia. Each Reader is a fun invitation to read, observe, and see more!

Part of the See More Readers imprint, Level 1.Killer whales are hunters. They have three-inch-long teeth and can swim at 30 miles per hour. Read all about these fascinating animals that continue to captivate children and adults alike.

Based on information gathered by a robot and tens of thousands of new photographs, scientists now believe Mars was once more like Earth, with an ocean, rivers, and thicker atmosphere.

Meet the young activists who are using their voices and minds to fight climate change. Did you know that the past five years have been the hottest ever recorded?

Hurricanes. Typhoons. Willy-willies. Cyclones. Though the names may vary, these formidable, swirling storms are still the most devastating events in nature.Seymour Simon makes vivid the power of hurricanes in his clear, approachable style. He describes the formation of hurricanes, the effects of heavy winds and rains, and the damage caused by flooding long after the storm has passed. Satellite images and dramatic full-color photographs add impact to stories about some infamous hurricanes, including Andrew, Camille, and Floyd. Seymour Simon also explains how forecasters rate and predict hurricanes -- and how best to prepare for them before they strike.As in his other highly acclaimed books on natural disasters -- EARTHQUAKES, LIGHTNING, STORMS, TORNADOES, VOLCANOES, and WILDFIRES -- Seymour Simon introduces curious readers of all ages to one of the most awe-inspiring phenomena on earth.

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.