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Books by Seymour Simon | Wonderlit

Books by Seymour Simon

58 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Seymour Simon Science and Einstein Anderson, Science Sleuth series, Seymour Simon writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 19 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, nature & outdoors, science experiments.

Series

Wolves

Muscles

Eyes and Ears

Seymour Simon Science

7 books · Ages 5–12

Science Sleuth

Shocks His Friends

Makes Up for Lost Time

Einstein Anderson, Science Sleuth

5 books · Ages 8–12

Tells a Comet's Tale

Lights Up the Sky

Einstein Anderson, Science Detective

2 books · Ages 7–12

Big Cats

Seymour Simon's Science Series

1 book · Ages 6–10

Animals Nobody Loves

Fighting Fires

Killer Whales

SeeMore Readers

20 books · Ages 4–10

Extreme Earth Records

Extreme Oceans

Seymour Simon's Extreme

2 books · Ages 6–12

They Swim the Seas

The Mystery of Animal Migration

1 book · Ages 7–10

Let's Try It Out in the Water

Let's Try It Out

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

Cover of Long Journey from Space

Long Journey from Space

Streaks of light and icy travelers fill the night sky in this photo essay. Learn the science behind comets and meteors t

Cover of Long View into Space

Long View into Space

Gaze past the clouds to learn how comets, planets, and moons interact within our solar system and the massive galaxies b

Cover of Out of Sight: Pictures of Hidden Worlds

Out of Sight: Pictures of Hidden Worlds

For the curious child who wonders about the invisible world, from the tiniest microscopic crystals to the vast reaches o

Cover of Let's Try It Out in the Air

Let's Try It Out in the Air

For the curious child who wonders why the wind blows or how planes stay up, this book turns everyday air into a hands-on

Cover of Crocodiles and Alligators

Crocodiles and Alligators

For the child who is fascinated by the world's most powerful reptiles and wants to know the real differences between an

Cover of Mountains

A boy from Milan and a local boy forge a lifelong connection while growing up amidst the towering peaks and rugged beaut

Cover of They Walk the Earth: The Extraordinary Travels of Animals on Land

They Walk the Earth: The Extraordinary Travels of Animals on Land

For the child who marvels at the natural world and the epic journeys animals take to survive. Discover the incredible st

Cover of Exoplanets

Cover of The Brain: Our Nervous System

The Brain: Our Nervous System

For the curious child wondering how their body sends signals and processes thoughts, this book uses stunning visuals to

Cover of Spiders

For the curious child who finds a spider in the garden and wants to know if it is dangerous or how it spins its amazing

Cover of Now You See It, Now You Don't: The Amazing World of Optical Illusions

Now You See It, Now You Don't: The Amazing World of Optical Illusions

For the child who loves to ask how the world works, this interactive guide explores why our eyes and brains can be easil

Cover of Guts: Our Digestive System

Guts: Our Digestive System

Vivid photographs and microscopic views lead the way through the human body to reveal how the stomach, intestines, and l

Cover of Lightning

Bolts of electricity streak across the sky in this look at how space-age research and ancient myths explain the incredib

Cover of Our Solar System

Our Solar System

For the child who gazes at the stars and wants to know more. This photo-filled guide introduces the wonders of our cosmi

Cover of Universe, The

Vivid photographs of nebulas and galaxies pair with clear explanations of the Big Bang and the future of our vast, expan

Cover of Bones: Our Skeletal System

Bones: Our Skeletal System

For the curious child wondering what lies beneath their skin, this guide uses stunning medical photography to reveal how

Cover of Weather

Swirling winds, forming clouds, and changing skies come alive through the Smithsonian, revealing the daily forces that s

Cover of Sharks

Go beneath the surface to see what sharks really eat and how they live in this updated scientific look at the ocean’s mo

Cover of Volcanoes

Professor Lidenbrock and his team rappel into an Icelandic volcano to find a hidden world of prehistoric creatures and u

By Age Range

Long Journey from Space

Long View into Space

Lights Up the Sky

The Secret Clocks: Time Senses of Living Things

Long Journey from Space

Shocks His Friends

The Secret Clocks: Time Senses of Living Things

Long Journey from Space

Shocks His Friends

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Science Experiments Animals Science & Nature Fear & Bravery Adventure Weather & Seasons

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