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Books by Seymour Simon | Wonderlit

Books by Seymour Simon

58 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Einstein Anderson, Science Detective and Seymour Simon's Science Series series, Seymour Simon writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, nature & outdoors, science experiments.

Series

Science Sleuth

Einstein Anderson Shocks His Friends

Einstein Anderson Makes Up for Lost Time

Einstein Anderson, Science Detective

7 books · Ages 7–12

The Brain: Our Nervous System

Eyes and Ears

Muscles

Seymour Simon's Science Series

19 books · Ages 5–12

Animals Nobody Loves

Fighting Fires

Danger! Earthquakes

SeeMore Readers

20 books · Ages 4–10

Extreme Earth Records

Extreme Oceans

Seymour Simon's Extreme

2 books · Ages 6–12

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

They Swim the Seas

The Mystery of Animal Migration

2 books · Ages 7–12

In the Water

Let's Try It Out in the Air

Let's Try It Out

2 books · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of The Secret Clocks: Time Senses of Living Things

The Secret Clocks: Time Senses of Living Things

Hidden biological rhythms act as internal timers that guide birds across oceans, tell flowers when to open, and influenc

Cover of The Long Journey from Space

The 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 Animal Fact/Animal Fable

Animal Fact/Animal Fable

Test your knowledge on common animal beliefs to find out which famous creatures are the stuff of legends and which are 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 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

By Age Range

The Long Journey from Space

Long View into Space

Lights Up the Sky

The Secret Clocks: Time Senses of Living Things

The Long Journey from Space

Einstein Anderson Shocks His Friends

The Secret Clocks: Time Senses of Living Things

The Long Journey from Space

Einstein Anderson Shocks His Friends

Common Themes

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

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Rama, the Gypsy Cat

To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles

Deborah Blumenthal

To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles