Mountains [Paperback]

Seymour Simon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 22, 1997 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

"In the trademark Simon style, carefully selected color photos, drawings, and a clear and informative text tell the story of Earth's mountains: their formation, relative sizes, ecology, and influence on weather....Simon may have done more than any other living author to help us understand and appreciate the beauty of our planet and our universe;

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-This book's spectacular full-color photographs will capture readers' attention and the text and well-designed diagrams will hold it. The endpapers profile the world's major peaks, allowing for a visual comparison of heights. More information about the major ranges is provided as the different types of mountain formations are considered. Simon also covers their shaping by the forces of erosion, their effect on weather and climate, and their impact on vegetation and animals, including humans. Like the author's other "Earth Science" books, this one will be used by both report writers and browsers.
Carolyn Angus, The Claremont Graduate School, CA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Gr. 2-4. A fine companion to Simon's books on oceans, volcanoes, and deserts, this features spectacular photographs, including a few extraordinary double-page spreads that make faraway mountain ranges look like they're right in your own backyard. The accompanying text, nicely spaced and in slightly oversize, dark, clear type, concentrates predominantly on different types of mountains--folded, fault-block, volcanic, dome--and how they're formed, with a word or two about erosion and a mountain's effect on climate. There's nothing stuffy about Simon's word descriptions, which are accompanied by maps and cutaway drawings to make concepts even clearer. (Unfortunately, the map and text don't agree in one instance.) The attractive endpapers are a bonus; the world's tallest peaks, in colored sketches, are juxtaposed to show how heights compare. Stephanie Zvirin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (September 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688154778
• ISBN-13: 978-0688154776
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #893,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Good supplement science classroom book for grades 1 to 3, March 23, 2011

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This review is from: Mountains (Paperback)

Seymour Simon has a lot of very nice little books for children. This is one about Mountains. The photos are stunning, well-chosen, and the lessons can be digested by early childhood children. It prepares them for 8th grade science, earth science/geology, and helps built in them appreciation for the earth, its formation, giving them insight into volcanoes as well, something most children are fascinated with. It is a book that children can read or just thumb through he pictures with. Recommended supplementary science book. Most of Seymour Simon's books are very good, as is this one.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, September 19, 2000

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Goncalo Proenca - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mountains (Library Binding)

Great book, containing quality photos. If you have interest in photography and nature scenes ( mountains ) buy this book. The hardcover have a lot of quality , a must buy !

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Photos, September 18, 2000

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Goncalo Proenca - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mountains (Library Binding)

This book is very very good, striking photos of mountains, very good quality paper and some dazling scenes. If you have interest in photography and in nature scenes ( mountains ) buy this book !