Books by Seymour Simon

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Seymour Simon is celebrated for transforming complex scientific ideas into clear, engaging narratives that inspire curiosity in young readers. His books combine striking imagery with precise, accessible explanations, helping children understand the natural world, space, weather, and technology through fact-based storytelling.

Ideal for classrooms and family reading alike, Simon's work encourages observation, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery. Each title reflects his passion for science education and his skill in presenting knowledge in a way that is both accurate and wonderfully readable.

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  • Destination Mars

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Destination Mars

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAward-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the Red Planet through fascinating facts and amazing full-color photographs. Readers will learn about the recent discovery of water, the Valles Marineris—the biggest valley on Mars—the ice caps, recent expeditions, 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 note stunning full-color photographs glossary index websites and additional reading sources Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

    1 in stock

    £5.24

  • Mountains

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mountains

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA study of the mountain regions of the world, showing how they were formed and how people have managed to live on and around them for thousands of years. Illustrated with full colour photographs. In the MULBERRY BOOKS series.

    10 in stock

    £8.64

  • Whales Smithsonianscience

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Whales Smithsonianscience

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Sharks

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sharks

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.18

  • Earthquakes Smithsonianscience

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Earthquakes Smithsonianscience

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.67

  • Volcanoes

    HarperCollins Volcanoes

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.67

  • The Heart

    HarperCollins The Heart

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £8.43

  • The Universe

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Universe

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.67

  • Lightning

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lightning

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.67

  • Weather Smithsonianscience

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Weather Smithsonianscience

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.28

  • Oceans Smithsonianscience

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Oceans Smithsonianscience

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.77

  • Stars

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Stars

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.70

  • Gorillas

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Gorillas

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Spiders Smithsonianscience

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Spiders Smithsonianscience

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.67

  • Our Solar System Revised Edition

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Our Solar System Revised Edition

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Snakes

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Snakes

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Hurricanes

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hurricanes

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £8.46

  • Wolves

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wolves

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.67

  • Butterflies

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Butterflies

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Coral Reefs

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Coral Reefs

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    £6.99

  • Frogs

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Frogs

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisAward-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.

    10 in stock

    £8.77

  • Frogs

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Frogs

    Book SynopsisAward-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.

    £16.19

  • Insects

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Insects

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade Review"Handsome and useful, here's a solid addition to science collections." -- Booklist "Prolific science writer Simon offers a clear, concise exploration of insects and their characteristics, accompanied by crisp nature photographs...chock full of intriguing details...that will fascinate future entomologists." -- Publishers Weekly

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Rocks  Minerals

    HarperCollins Rocks Minerals

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Readers will learn how to identify and classify various kinds of stones, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal.This book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.

    10 in stock

    £7.90

  • Rocks  Minerals

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rocks Minerals

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Sea Creatures

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sea Creatures

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisDive into the wonderful world under the sea with Sea Creatures, a gorgeous informational picture book from award-winning science writer Seymour Simon!Trade Review“Veteran nonfiction author Simon delivers another exceptional photo-essay” — Booklist “A fascinating view of some of Earth’s rarely seen creatures.” — Booklist

    10 in stock

    £6.64

  • Sea Creatures

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sea Creatures

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisDive into the wonderful world under the sea with Sea Creatures, a gorgeous informational picture book from award-winning science writer Seymour Simon! 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.Ranging from tiny single-celled creatures to the larger-than-life whales, the ocean is filled with life. Some sea animals live in the darkest depths of the ocean, while others live close to sunlight. From camouflage to way of communicating to existing symbiotically, sea creatures are some of the most adaptable animals on Earth. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will explore the deep blue sea and meet all types of aquatic friends.This book includes an author''s note, a glossary, and an index

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Wildfires Revised Edition

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wildfires Revised Edition

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • The Sun

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Sun

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    Out of stock

    £8.47

  • Wildfires

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wildfires

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Horses

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Horses

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom award-winning science writer Seymour Simon comes a completely revised and updated edition of Horses, with brand-new full-color photographs. 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.Readers will learn how horses came to be domesticated, how to distinguish different breeds, the important roles horses have served throughout history, and more. From stallions and mares and Clydesdales to Palominos, this is sure to be a hit with horse lovers and animal lovers everywhere!This updated edition includes:• author’s note• stunning full-color photographs• glossary• index• additional reading sourcesSupports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Tornadoes

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Tornadoes

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Tornadoes Revised Edition

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Tornadoes Revised Edition

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Big Cats

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Big Cats

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £9.26

  • Big Cats

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Big Cats

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • Icebergs  Glaciers

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Icebergs Glaciers

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    £8.12

  • Icebergs  Glaciers

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Icebergs Glaciers

    Book SynopsisIn this updated and revised edition of Icebergs & Glaciers, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at how icebergs and glaciers have shaped our rivers, mountains, and earth, as well as the effect climate change is having on them and our planet. 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.With fascinating facts and breathtaking full-color photographs, readers will learn all about how these huge masses of ice are formed, how they move, and why they are essential to our planet.This updated edition includes: author’s note stunning full-color photographs glossary indexa list of websites and additional reading sourcesSupports the Comm

    £14.39

  • Guts

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Guts

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he explores one of the most important systems of the human body: the digestive system!

    10 in stock

    £7.69

  • Guts

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Guts

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he explores one of the most important systems of the human body: the digestive system! 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.Ever wonder how food like pizza or spaghetti moves through our body? It all happens in our digestive system, otherwise known as our guts. Working twenty-four hours a day, it makes sure the food we eat turns into energy, nutrients, and waste.In this revised edition, featuring clear text and stunning full-color photographs, Seymour Simon takes us step-by-step through the digestive system.Readers will learn all about digestion, from the moment you chew your food to when it moves throughout your major organs, such as the stomach and intestines, and how waste is eventually eliminated.

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Water

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Water

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Water

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Water

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Exoplanets

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Exoplanets

    Book SynopsisTrade ReviewEnding with an emphasis on the importance of embracing curiosity, asking questions, and seeking answers, this well-designed volume will pique the interest of kids curious about our place in the universe. — Booklist Readers will surely be dazzled by the artwork of faraway planets and nebulae, but the information is just as exciting, particularly the still-uncertain outcome of many current efforts, including trying to contact intelligent extraterrestrial life. — Booklist An adequate, if not exemplary, introduction to the [topic.] — School Library Journal

    £6.99

  • Elephants

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Elephants

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Elephants

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Elephants

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of one of the world’s most beloved animals: the elephant! 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.From their ancient relatives, woolly mammoths and mastodons, to their amazingly versatile trunks and strong ivory tusks, elephants are some of the most fascinating animals on Earth. They are remarkably intelligent, demonstrate self-awareness, and feel familiar emotions like compassion and grief.With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the largest land animals in the world!Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book includes an author''s note, a glossary, and an index and supports th

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Dinosaurs Fact and Fable

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dinosaurs Fact and Fable

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade Review[Simon] offers a solid foray into the ever-fascinating and ever-evolving prehistoric world. Even established dinosaur enthusiasts will find much to learn here. — Booklist [O]ffers an easily readable road map of the [dinosaur] field for younger dinophiles. — Kirkus Reviews Every page offers fascinating facts that will satisfy even the most die-hard dinosaur lover. — School Library Journal

    10 in stock

    £8.91

  • Dinosaurs Fact and Fable

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dinosaurs Fact and Fable

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis“If you love dinosaurs, you’ll love this book.— Steve Brusatte, paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh and New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the DinosaursJoin award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he separates fact from fiction in a brilliant exploration of some of the most fascinating creatures to ever roam the planet: dinosaurs! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice for both shared and independent reading during homeschooling and classroom learning, in particular for children ages 6 to 8.Scientists have dug up and uncovered many facts about dinosaurs—and in the process, they have come across many myths. This picture book digs deep into the Age of Dinosaurs, covering topics such as fossilization, plate tectonics, dinosaur diets, paleontology, extinction theories, dinosaur relatives, and more!<

    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • How to Talk to Your Computer LetsReadandFindOut

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc How to Talk to Your Computer LetsReadandFindOut

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £7.69

  • How to Talk to Your Computer

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc How to Talk to Your Computer

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisRead and find out about the basics of computer language in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Have you ever wondered how to get a computer to do something? First you need to speak in a way it can understand! Read and find out all about how to talk to your computer in this updated edition with new illustrations and simple engaging text that introduces conditions, loops, and functions.How to Talk to Your Computer comes packed with visual aids like charts, sidebars, an infographic, and a computer-less coding activity. This updated 2019 edition was vetted by Dr. Justin Solomon, Assistant Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It''s a Level 2 Let''s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction

    10 in stock

    £15.29

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