Seymour Simon

Describes the various parts of the brain and the nervous system and how they function to enable us to think, feel, move, and remember.

Knights had to be very strong just to walk around - they were wearing armor that weighed 50 pounds or more. Castles weren't just palaces - they were fortresses and prisons. Charge into KNIGHTS AND CASTLES to find out more!

A deep dive into shark infested waters, with spine-tingling photogarphs and a text that explores what makes these remarkable and often misunderstood creatures so fascinating. Clears up misconceptions about sharks, looks at various species, and discusses their characteristics and behavior.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the killer whale.

Fascinating, sometimes downright scary bugs in great big close-ups! Did you know that a giant water bug can kill a frog or a fish twice its size? Dive into BIG BUGS to SeeMore….if you dare!

Identifies the nature, locations, movements, and different categories of galaxies, examining the Milky Way and other known examples.

Describes the characteristics of the planet Jupiter and its moons, as revealed by photographs sent back by unmanned spaceships.

Takes readers on an interplanetary tour from the sun to the ever-mysterious Mars, and then, thanks to the Voyager missions, to the planets beyond.

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.

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explains to readers the different types of rocks and minerals with fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. 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.