Böcker av Seymour Simon

HOW TO BE A GOOD PUPPY, told in the puppy's voice, is about a new pet wanting to learn how to be a good puppy....and explaining how its new owner can help. As the story progresses, we realize that not only is the child training the puppy, but the puppy is training the child. And they both feel very proud! This charming, mischievous story is a perfect fit for every family who has recently acquired a puppy, as well as for any child who dreams of having one.Seymour Simon, whom the New York Times called "the dean of the [children's science] field," is the author of over 300 highly acclaimed science books, more than seventy-five of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).Seymour Simon has been honored with many awards for his work, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature; The Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for Non-fiction; and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Forum on Children's Science Books. Doug Cushman has illustrated over 130 children's books, thirty or so of which he wrote as well. Among his many honors he has gained a place on the New York Times Children's Best Seller list, a place on the 2003 Children's Literature Choice list, and was listed as one of the New York Public Library's Best 100 Books of 2000.

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From award-winning science writer Seymour Simon: WHY DO PUPPIES DO THAT? Real Things Kids Love to Know.Whether your family is about to get a puppy, or starting to think about it, this book is full of fascinating information and irresistible photos you and your children will want to read again and again! Why do puppies bark and yip? Why do they cry at night? And what makes them chew on everything? With his trademark balance of conversational tone, informative text and stand-out photographic illustrations, Simon delivers another delightful romp of discovery, both pictorially and factually. Each question about puppy behavior is treated to a full-color, photographic spread; the images in this picture book are so alive that children will reach out to touch them. This engaging title will be an asset to both early reader and read aloud collections.

Whether your family is about to adopt a kitten, or just starting to think about it, this book is full of fascinating information and irresistible photos you and your children will want to read again and again! With his trademark balance of conversational tone, informative text and stand-out illustrations, Simon delivers another delightful romp of discovery, both pictorially and factually. Each question about kitten behavior is treated to a full-color, photographic spread; the images in this picture book are so adorable that they are bound to provoke squeals of delight! This engaging title will be an asset to both early reader and read aloud collections.

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the Red Planet through fascinating facts and amazing full-color photographs. Readers will learn about the recent discovery of water, the Valles Marineris?the biggest valley on Mars?the ice caps, recent expeditions, and more. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This updated edition includes:author's notestunning full-color photographsglossaryindexwebsites and additional reading sourcesSupports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.