Seymour Simon
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In 26 giant photographs—of a roaring grizzly, a piranhas razor-sharp teeth, a rattlesnakes poisonous fangs—Seymour Simon reveals the truth about natures most misunderstood animals and lets the reader decide what to really think about natures grossest, fiercest, and most fascinating survivors.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
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Imagine exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing planet—trekking though the driest desert, climbing the snowiest mountaintops, and diving to the deepest regions of the ocean floor. Seymour Simon, the dean of children's science nonfiction, investigates Earth's biggest, smallest, deepest, and coldest environments, animals, plants, and most severe weather. These mind-bending facts and photographs invite readers on an exciting, and sometimes
...4) Exoplanets
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
Publisher Annotation: There are thousands of exoplanets scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy, and scientists are on a constant quest to find one just like Earth. In Exoplanets, Simon examines the planets outside of our solar system and uncovers what makes them habitable, our efforts to discover new life, and more. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will explore the farthest reaches of space and explore the answer...
5) Horses
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 x 27 cm
Description
Briefly describes the history of the horse, its physical characteristics, and its behavior.
6) Elephants
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
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 scientistsâ(QA(B(3I...
7) Tornadoes
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Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Description
In this updated and revised edition of Tornadoes , award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at these captivating and powerful storms through fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. Readers will learn all about tornadoes, from how they are first created to the destruction they leave behind. This updated edition includes: author's note stunning full-color photographs glossary index a list of websites and...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
44 pages, unnumbered sequence of pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Description
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? Or that over seven million people participated in the global Climate Strike? We're facing a very real problem, but there's hope.
Everyone is affected by climate change. Reading Climate Action: What Happened and What We Can Do is the perfect introduction not only to the dramatic effects...
9) Wildfires
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Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
A raging wildfire can be a major disaster, costing lives and destroying homes. But fires in nature can help as well as harm, clearing forests of dead trees and allowing young plants to grow. Breathtaking photos highlight this surprising look at fires part in maintaining the balance of nature.This updated edition includes: Authors note Stunning full-color photographs Glossary Index Websites and additional reading sources Series thumbnails on back cover...
10) Insects
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the wonderful world of insects, with fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs, in his latest nonfiction picture book. Readers will learn all about insects' life stages, bodies, and senses, as well as the many different kinds, including beetles, ladybugs, bees, butterflies, and more!
12) Frogs
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Pub. Date
[2015?]
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
This book contains information about frogs and their role in the world.
13) Sea creatures
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Description
Dive into the wonderful world under the sea with Sea Creatures , a gorgeous informational picture book from award-winning science writer Seymour Simon! 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...
16) Wild bears
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Series
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 23 cm. + 4 collectible cards
Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and characteristics of different kinds of bears.
17) Big bugs
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
[32] p. : ill., col. photos. ; 23 cm.
Description
This book describes giant water bugs, goliath beetles, bulldog ants, bird-eating spiders, robber flies, and other large bugs.
18) Butterflies
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
30, [2] p. : col. ill. ; 26 x 27 cm.
Description
Explore the world of butterflies.
19) Coral reefs
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Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
30 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Description
Learn about coral reefs.
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Description
Join Seymour Simon, the "dean" of children's science nonfiction, as he investigates the most extreme environments, animals, plants, and weather in the ocean. Imagine 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. These mind-bending facts and stunning photographs make for an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable,
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