Seymour Simon

Provides information about animals with reputations for being dangerous or "gross," side-by-side with photographs of these animals.

Describes the skeletal system and outlines the many important roles that bones play in the healthy functioning of the human body.

Text and photographs explore the physical characteristics, life forms, and fragility of the world's oceans.

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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Describes the nature of the sun, its origin, source of energy, layers, atmosphere, sunspots, and activity.

A comprehensive text give young readers an inside look at facts about horses, from their important role in world history to their evolution over millions of years.

Contains the most current information about the Earth's only natural satellite, with photographs to provide a close-up look at the Moon.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of gorillas.

Clears up misconceptions about sharks, looks at various species, and discusses their characteristics and behavior.