Seymour Simon

Describes the heart, blood, and other parts of the body's circulatory system and explains how each component functions.

Describes the nature and work of muscles, the different kinds, and the effects of exercise and other activities on them.

With winds that can reach speeds of three hundred miles an hour and funnel clouds that can measure a mile in diameter, tornadoes leave enormous damage in their wake. Now Seymour Simon examines these twisting columns of air and destruction. Simon explains how tornadoes are formed, why and when they are most likely to occur, how scientists classify and track them -- and what to do if one touches down. Full-color photographs show this powerful phenomenon...

Presents an introduction to the anatomy of the eye and ear, and describes how those organs function, and some ways in which they may malfunction, and includes information on how the brain is involved in seeing and hearing.

Profiles twenty animals considered dangerous or unattractive--such as the bat, the rat, and the grizzly bear--providing color photos and facts about their physical characteristics and their hunting methods.

"Readers will learn all about insects' life stages, senses, bodies, and the many different kinds, including beetles, ladybugs, bees, butterflies, and more!"--Amazon website.

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon takes readers on a journey through a frog's life cycle, from egg to tadpole to grown frog, with fascinating facts, stunning full-color photographs, and an underlying message of ecological preservation. Readers will learn about the different types of frogs and toads that are found all over the world! This book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards....

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of big cats.

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 of climate change, but to the solutions. Learn how our behavior and actions have led us to this point, hear from kids around the world dealing with extreme storms, wildfires, and sea level rise, and discover what scientists, youth activists, and ordinary citizens are doing to protect their communities....

Sixth-grade sleuth Adam "Einstein" Anderson uses his scientific knowledge to solve a variety of puzzles, including a machine that makes things shrink and an encounter with people from a flying saucer.