Seymour Simon

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!

Discusses the stars, their composition, and characteristics, with actual photographs.

Explains, in simple terms, the characteristics of volcanoes and describes some famous eruptions and their aftermath.

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.

Describes various types of storms and violent changes in the weather, from lightning to blizzards.

A discussion of optical illusions with explanations of why we see them and suggestions for creating illusions of our own.

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.