Baby Animals (See More Readers, Level 1) [Paperback]

Seymour Simon (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The SeeMore Readers series by Seymour Simon continues with the addition of four new titles. Baby Animals and Fighting Fires are Level 1 readers (preschool to grade three); Level 2 readers (grades 1-3) include Danger! Volcanoes and Amazing Aircraft. Softcover editions contain a perforated page of four collectible cards with full-color photographs on one side and facts on the other. (July)
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From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K-A delightful romp of discovery, both pictorially and factually. The images in this picture book are so alive that children will reach out to touch them. Each animal, including a foal, a piglet, and a rhino calf, is treated to a full-color, photographic spread that includes the term for the baby and other fascinating facts in a few sentences with simple vocabulary. This engaging title is an asset to toddler or easy-reader collections.
Cynde Suite, formerly at Horry County Memorial Library, Surfside Beach, SC
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587171716
• ISBN-13: 978-1587171710
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #656,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #47 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( S ) > Simon, Seymour

More About the Author

Seymour Simon, whom the NY Times called "the dean of [children's science] writers," is the author of more than 250 highly acclaimed science books (many of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association). His free, educational children's app, SCIENCE FUN TO GO, debuted in the Top 10 of all free children's apps in the Amazon App store, and features in app purchase of original Seymour Simon eBooks, as well as a multitude of free content.

Seymour Simon uses his website, SeymourSimon.com, to provide free downloads of a wealth of materials for educators, homeschoolers and parents to use with his books, including 4-page Teacher Guides for all 26 of his Collins/Smithsonian photo essay books. The site provides multiple resources for kids writing book reports or wanting to explore the online Science Dictionary, and also features the Seymour Science blog highlighting current science news. Educators and families are encouraged to sign up to receive the monthly newsletter from SeymourSimon.com to stay abreast of the latest materials that Seymour Simon is introducing to enrich the reading experience.

He taught science and creative writing in elementary and secondary schools and was chair of the science department at a junior high school in the New York City public school system before leaving to become a full-time writer. "I haven't really given up teaching," he says, "and I suppose I never will, not as long as I keep writing and talking to kids around the country and the world."

Seymour Simon is also a creator and the author of a series of 3D books and a series of Glow-in-the-Dark Books for Scholastic Book Clubs, a series of leveled SEEMORE READERS for Chronicle Books, and the EINSTEIN ANDERSON, SCIENCE DETECTIVE series of fiction books. His books encourage children to enjoy the world around them through learning and discovery, and by making science fun. He has introduced tens of millions of children to a staggering array of subjects; one prominent science education specialist described Simon's books as "extraordinary examples of expository prose."

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 New York State Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature; the Hope S. Dean Memorial Award from the Boston Public Library for his contribution to children's science literature; The Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for Non-fiction; the Jeremiah Ludington Award for his outstanding contribution to children's nonfiction; the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people; and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Forum on Children's Science Books.

In a recent interview Simon was asked if he ever thinks of retiring. "I seem to be working faster and harder than ever. I absolutely don't feel any urge to sit back and look at what I've done. The only things that I'm thinking about are things I'd like to do in the future. I'm planning and doing and continuing to write. It's what I love to do. I remember a story about an anthropologist going to talk to a tribe and he asked them what was their word for "work." Their response was they have no word for work. Everybody does the things that they do in their life. I love that response. I don't differentiate between work and play. Everything I do is something that I enjoy doing - the writing, the research and everything else."

Seymour Simon writes and photographs nature from his hilltop home in Columbia County in upstate New York. You can follow his daily nature walks and see his photographs from the field on Twitter (@seymoursimon) or on his Facebook group page. He also regularly hosts Q&As and sponsors book giveaways on GoodReads.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice first reader with beautiful photographs, April 14, 2006

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This review is from: Baby Animals (See More Readers, Level 1) (Paperback)

The first thing that grabs the reader are the pictures: as with all Seymour Simon books, the photographs in "Baby Animals" are marvelous. The appealing subject of baby animals is written for very beginning readers, but it provides interesting information even at that level (great for my son who was not a big fan of Bob Books and the like). The tear-out (perforated card stock) "trading cards" at the back of the book were a fun addition.

Not quite the best book in the series (the one on firefighting comes to mind as one with more information and more appeal to my son at least), but still quite enjoyable.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ask me a question!, November 23, 2007

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This review is from: Baby Animals (See More Readers, Level 1) (Paperback)

Seymour Simon has written over 200 science books written at children's various levels of reading skills. Baby Animals is Level 1 for beginning readers. But I am here to tell you it is not beginning readers who love Simon's books--it is pre-readers. I am a librarian for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds who love his books. They love the pictures, yes, but they love the information. I will read each page, then we talk about the content. Afterwards, I hold a short quiz which they love. A baby horse is called...A Foal! A puppy is born...Blind! Who does a duckling follow after it is born...The first thing it sees! How big is a baby rabbit at birth...That big (holding up fingers). It is amazing to behold!

As a side note: Simon works with a reading specialist and finds all the photographs from professionals to whom he gives credit. That is a great deal of work. Hats off to you, Mr. Simon, and all your 200-plus books!