Books by Seymour Simon

Book SynopsisAn out-of-this-world exploration of the 1969 Moon landing from children’s science expert 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.In July of 1969, NASA sent the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the Moon. Inside were three people: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. They went into lunar orbit a few days later. More than a hundred hours after launch, the word came back: “The Eagle has landed!”In this exciting account of the famous 1969 Moon landing, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon tells the story of the Space Race between the US and the Soviet Union; recalls how families across the world sat captivated in front of their TVs to witness humankind’s first steps beyond Earth; and explains much of the science and t

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Book SynopsisAn out-of-this-world exploration of the 1969 Moon landing from children’s science expert Seymour Simon!

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Book SynopsisMeet 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?Trade Review“Simon’s presentation is distinguished by the leavening of each bit of bad news with examples of individual actions and steps that can be taken…[and] is interspersed with images and quotations from teen activists from around the world.” — Kirkus Reviews “Seymour Simon has written an engaging and inspirational book to help young readers understand climate science, the impacts of climate change on our society, and their role in advancing positive change for the planet and all its inhabitants. Climate Action centers youth activists from diverse backgrounds as the climate leaders of today.” — Na'Taki Osborne Jelks, Ph.D., Environmental & Health Sciences at Spelman College “These are heavy topics, but nearly each one ends with steps the reader can take to help...and solutions scientists and engineers are currently working on. A comprehensive overview of a global crisis underscored by urgency and hope." — Booklist “A timely work that makes use of bright pages and accessible tips to engage students and motivate them to enact change in their communities. This title is useful for environmental science courses and could also be implemented in biology courses during units on the carbon cycle or environmental change." — School Library Journal "Informative but easy-to-understand sections detailing how humans are causing the [climate] crisis are immediately followed by ways in which readers can be part of the solution. Peppered throughout are features of notable youth activists...A straightforward yet cogent primer." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThis updated and revised edition of Horses from acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon gives an in-depth look at these fascinating creatures.

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Book SynopsisSeymour Simon presents a fascinating introduction to the star that is the center of our Solar System.Young readers will love exploring the wonders of the sun, from the constant nuclear explosions at its core to the sea of boiling gases that forms its surface.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.

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Book SynopsisHe 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.

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Book SynopsisJoin award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to storms! With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is a storm in this informative picture book!

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Book SynopsisHe 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.

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Book SynopsisHe 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.Trade Review"Remarkable for making complicated science clear and understandable." - ALA Booklist; "Presents muscles in living color, with dramatic close-up and computer-imaged photographs." - Kirkus Reviews"

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Book SynopsisSome sharks can bite 300 times harder than a person and can hear prey in the water from 3,000 feet away. Find out more about these impressive hunters, from the tiny pygmy shark to the giant whale shark.

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