Smithsonian-science Books

In order from Volcanoes to Spiders

chapter • 32 Pages

Series

Book #1

Volcanoes

Written by Seymour Simon

6 - 10

Reading age

Page count

2,074

Word count

Aug 1, 1988

Publication date

Paperback

$9.99

$9.58

Summary

Volcanoes don’t always look like mountains; they aren’t always full of fire. Some are holes in the ground; some form under the sea. And despite their reputation for destruction, volcanoes produce new moutains, new islands, and new soil. Visit some of the world’s most remarkable volcanoes along with one of the most outstanding science writers in children’s books. It’s an extraordinary - and unforgettable - trip.

Smithsonian-science Series

Published from 1988 - 2003

6 books

chapter • 32 Pages

Series

Paperback

$9.99$9.58

picture • 40 Pages

Series

Hardcover

$17.00$16.15

chapter • 40 Pages

Series

Paperback

$8.99$8.58

chapter • 32 Pages

Series

Paperback

$9.99$9.58

picture • 32 Pages

Series

Hardcover

$15.99$14.87

chapter • 32 Pages

Series

Paperback

$7.99$7.59

Year	Title	Pages
1988	Volcanoes	32
1989	Whales	40
1993	Weather	40
1997	The Brain	32
2002	Destination: Space	32
2003	Spiders	32

The Creative Behind the Books

Author

Seymour Simon

Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books &amp;amp; Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!