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Danger! earthquakes Danger! earthquakes Seymour Simon Discusses the nature, causes, and destructive capabilities of earthquakes and describes some notable examples. OL118064W
Mercury Mercury Seymour Simon Describes what is known about Mercury from the photographs taken by Project Mariner. OL118076W
Spiders Spiders Seymour Simon An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of different kinds of spiders. OL118107W
Gorillas Gorillas Seymour Simon Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of gorillas. OL118127W
Bits and bytes Bits and bytes Seymour Simon A dictionary of computer terms explaining parts, functions, and useful jargon. OL14913867W
Deadly ants Deadly ants Seymour Simon Discusses some of the types of ants that can be harmful to animals and humans, particularly fire ants and army ants. OL14913882W
Einstein Anderson goes to bat Einstein Anderson goes to bat Seymour Simon The sixth-grade science sleuth takes on ten more puzzling cases. OL14913894W
Little giants Little giants Seymour Simon Text and illustrations describe the largest of the small creatures in the animal world, including the bulldog ant, goliath beetle, and the komodo dragon. OL14913932W
Projects with plants Projects with plants Seymour Simon Includes short- and long-term projects designed to reveal basic facts about plants, their growth, and their nourishment. OL14913949W
Science at work: easy models you can make Science at work: easy models you can make Seymour Simon Instructions for making models of such scientific instruments and phenomena as a telescope, altimeter, diving submarine, volcano, and artesian well. OL14913953W
The smallest dinosaurs The smallest dinosaurs Seymour Simon Discusses seven dinosaurs, all about the size of a dog or chicken, which are believed to be the bird's prehistoric cousin. OL14913973W
Wild babies Wild babies Seymour Simon Describes the various parenting techniques of different types of wild animals and provides a close look at the behavior and characteristics of their offspring. OL14913998W
Your first home computer Your first home computer Seymour Simon Presents information on buying and maintaining a home computer and using its capabilities for fun and for serious activities. OL14914002W
Venus Venus Seymour Simon Describes the movements and physical features of the planet Venus and recent findings about its climate and surface. OL15845752W
Strange mysteries from around the world Strange mysteries from around the world Seymour Simon Describes 10 strange natural phenomena and possible explanations for them. Includes the day it rained frogs, an atomic explosion that occurred 40 years before the atom bomb, and an eerie crystal skul… OL16467035W
Lightning Lightning Seymour Simon Photographs and text explore the natural phenomenon of lightning. OL17734303W
Star Walk Star Walk Seymour Simon A collection of poetry and photographs about stars and space. OL19365419W
Big cats Big cats Seymour Simon In this completely updated edition of Big Cats, award-winning writer Seymour Simon celebrates the grace and power of lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, pumas, and snow leopards. Readers will… OL19731737W
Water Water Seymour Simon Learn all about the water cycle, the effect on our planet of rising ocean temperatures, how essential clean water is around the world, and more! OL19733970W
Destination Destination Seymour Simon Readers will learn about the recent discovery of water, the Valles Marineris the biggest valley on Mars the ice caps, recent expeditions, and more. OL20033967W
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