Author
Seymour Simon
5 books here
Volcanoes
Nonfiction · ages 6–10 · 820L · 1988
The gold standard for volcano books at this age — Simon's photographs are awe-inducing and the text respects kids' hunger for real facts without dumbing down the science.
Destination
Nonfiction · ages 8–12 · 820L · 2000
Simon's signature clarity and photography make Mars tangible for middle-elementary kids; densely informative without feeling like homework.
Muscles
Nonfiction · ages 8–12 · 820L · 2000
A cleanly designed introduction to human anatomy that makes kids aware of their own bodies—Simon's photographs and direct explanations don't condescend, and the hands-on observation angle sticks with readers.
Gorillas
Picture book · ages 5–9 · 730L · 2000
The gold standard for nonfiction picture books — gorgeous photographs, clear explanations grounded in real gorilla biology, and text that respects kids' appetite for facts without dumbing down.
Snakes
Picture book · ages 6–10 · 800L · 1992
Seymour Simon's photography and clear prose make snakes genuinely fascinating without sentimentalizing them; kids come away understanding predator-prey dynamics and adaptation, not fear.