Imagine exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing planet-trekking though the driest desert, climbing the snowiest mountaintops, and diving to the deepest regions of the ocean floor. Seymour Simon, the dean of children's science nonfiction, investigates Earth's biggest, smallest, deepest, and coldest environments, animals, plants, and most severe weather. These mind-bending facts and photographs invite readers on an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, scientific expedition of Earth's most amazing records!

Explore the most extreme parts of our amazing planets with the 'dean' of children's science nonfiction, Seymour Simon, in this new nonfiction picture book series!; Seymour Simon has a visual and engaging yet educational approach to nonfiction. With more than 30 full-colour photographs you are transported to the tallest mountain and deepest ocean.; Includes an index that librarians and teachers will love!; The writing takes an active, narrative approach to science nonfiction.; Perfect for science minded kids who absorb and memorise facts; this is a must-have for schools, libraries and parents looking for engaging yet educational content.

About the Author
Seymour Simon is a former teacher and the author of more than 200 science books for children, more than half of which have been names Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students. He is the recipient of many awards honoring the body of his work, among them the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award.


Book Information
ISBN 9781452107851
Author Seymour Simon
Format Hardback
Page Count 60
Imprint Chronicle Books
Publisher Chronicle Books
Weight(grams) 470g
Dimensions(mm) 259mm * 210mm * 12mm