Seymour Simon
In more than 150 books on topics ranging from anatomy to astronomy, Seymour Simon has made science both interesting and accessible to young readers, primarily ages 7 to 9. His books can be depended upon to present scientific information clearly and accurately. Children get to know his work, and specifically ask for his books.
As a testament to their excellence over one third of Simon's books have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association. Simon also writes fiction and has created the popular Einstein Anderson series. He credits his twenty-some years as a science teacher for developing his writing style and his ability to identify subjects that interest children. He notes that children pose some really tough and intriguing questions, and if he can't find a book to answer the questions then he sits down and tries to write one. No longer a teacher, but now a full time writer, Simon visits schools and talks to students who still raise questions and stimulate his creative processes.
His books capture the imagination and interest of children and encourage them to wonder, to learn and to discover. His goal is to write smooth clear prose in which the simplicity of the words are in contrast to the largeness of the idea. Simon also likes to pepper his books with easy to remember comparisons. Once read, they are retained and prove very effective to get the concept across to a young reader. For example, to illustrate relative sizes of animals, he tells us that the tongue of a blue whale weighs as much as an elephant.
In 1993, Seymour Simon received the eleventh annual award for nonfiction from The Washington Post and the Children's Book Guild of Washington. In his remarks, he stressed the difficulty of science writing due to the rapid changes in scientific discoveries and the necessity to ensure that a book won't be out of date before it is printed.
To schedule a visit or learn more about Seymour Simon and his award-winning books go to www.seymoursimon.com.
Reviews
Big Cats
Seymour Simon
Encourage children to read, write, sing, speak, and paint pictures about cats-real and storybook, domestic and wild-for four weeks. If you start on April 12, you can end on May 12 and celebrate Cat Festival Day, as they do in Belgium. Mr. Simon describes the attributes that make seven of the largest feral felines superb predators and details the specifics that distinguish one from the other. 1991, HarperCollins, Ages 8 to 10, $16.89 and $5.95. Reviewer: Beverly Kobrin
ISBN: 0-06-021647-6
ISBN: 0-06-446119-X
Bones: Our Skeletal System
Seymour Simon
The basic information about the human skeletal system is easy to understand, especially for young readers who are just starting to find out about the human body. Simon's vivid and colorful computer-enhanced pictures help readers understand what their bones look like, and how they all connect. After he explains a particular section of the skeletal system, Simon suggests an activity using that part of the body, such as touch the tip of your ear and feel your cartilage-a connective tissue found in joints and at the ends of bones. Through these activities, young readers will be fascinated. Not only does he explain about bones, but also how people can hurt a bone, what happens after a bone breaks, and how the skeletal system changes as people get older. A fascinating book for teachers and parents. 1998, Morrow Junior Books, Ages 8 to 12, $16.00 and $15.93. Reviewer: Yumiko Bendlin
ISBN: 0-688-14644-9
ISBN: 0-688-14645-7
The Brain: Our Nervous System
Seymour Simon
Stunning, computer enhanced images of the human brain and nervous system fill the black pages of this dramatic examination of The Brain. Parts of the brain are identified, neural operating procedures are outlined, and current brain research is described. The wonder of this book, as with all of Simon's outstanding works, is that it explains without eliminating wonder. Readers learn about the small organ that controls human thought, movement, reaction, and emotion-they learn enough to stand in awe of it. 1997, Morrow Junior Books, Ages 6 up, $16.00. Reviewer: Judy Katsh
ISBN: 0-688-14640-6
Comets, Meteors and Asteroids
Seymour Simon
Mr. Simon's painstakingly selected, first-rate photographs of stars, galaxies, comets, meteors and asteroids provide a stellar background for descriptions and analogies that transform usually difficult concepts into terms children-and adults-can easily picture. When explaining that the galaxy is mostly empty space, for example, Mr. Simon writes that a dozen tennis balls spread out across the U.S. would be more crowed than most of the stars in the galaxy. He brings the heavens down to earth for readers of all ages. 1994, Morrow, Ages 8 up, $15.00, $14.93, and $5.95. Reviewer: Beverly Kobrin
ISBN: 0-688-12709-6
ISBN: 0-688-12710-X
ISBN: 0-688-15843-9
Crocodiles and Alligators
Seymour Simon
Fans of Simon's more than 200 science books should love this newest title loaded with dynamite photos and facts. In just 32 pages we get 17 pictures and 14 pages of lucid, well-written information such as that about phobosuchus ("terrible crocodile"), a contemporary of T. rex, who was as long as a large trailer truck! The crocodilians-alligators, caimans, crocodiles, and the gharial-are reptiles who survived when the dinosaurs didn't, and surely deserve a fine book like this one. 1999, HarperCollins, Ages 5 to 8, $15.95. Reviewer: Joan Carris
ISBN: 0-06-027473-5
Deserts
Seymour Simon
As in his other photo-essay nonfiction picture books, Simon successfully combines a brief, informative text, with many beautiful and dramatic full-color photos to introduce young readers to some aspect of the natural world. In this book we discover how wind, water and the sun help to form and influence deserts, as well as how various plants and animals are able to live in this ecosystem. While Simon begins by defining deserts and briefly comparing and contrasting the different deserts of the world, most of the book focuses on the four deserts, (Chihuahuan, Sonoran, Great Basin and Mojave), that are at least partly in the United States. Maps and a diagram are included. 1997 (orig. 1990), Mulberry Books/Morrow, Ages 6 up, $16.00, $15.93 and $5.95. Reviewer: Gisela Jernigan
ISBN: 0-688-07415-4
ISBN: 0-688-07416-2
ISBN: 0-688-15479-4
Destination: Jupiter
Seymour Simon
In December of 1995, spacecraft Galileo arrived at Jupiter. This planet, the fourth brightest object in the sky, is the largest planet in the solar system. It would take 1300 earths to fill up a hollow Jupiter. This large format picture book, with equally large photographs, gives kids access to the pictures and information obtained from Galileo's orbit around Jupiter. A probe from the spacecraft was sent down into the atmosphere, and it sent back information as it drifted down 100 miles into the atmosphere. Photographs of many of Jupiter's moons show the diverse range of surfaces. This is a fascinating book that conveys a real sense of alien worlds and it will be of interest to kids and adults. 1998, Morrow, Ages 5 up, $16.00. Reviewer: Kristin Harris
ISBN: 0-688-15620-7
Earth Words: A Dictionary of the Environment
Seymour Simon
Illustrated by Mark Kaplan
This is a wonderful first dictionary of environmental terms every child should know. Illustrations, in full color and a variety of forms, accompany most of the 66 terms and really help to elucidate the concepts. Of particularly note are the colorful crosscut and definition of 'landfill' and the explanation and illustration of the 'food web.' 1995, HarperCollins, Ages 8 up, $16.00. Reviewer: Mary Sue Preissner
ISBN: 0-06-020233-5
Earthquakes
Seymour Simon
This impressive (10- x 10-inch) volume includes words about and views of collapsed buildings from the 1964, 1985, and 1989 earthquakes in Alaska, Mexico City, and San Francisco, respectively. 1991, Morrow, Ages 3 to 10, $14.95 and $14.89. Reviewer: Beverly Kobrin
ISBN: 0-688-09633-6
ISBN: 0-688-09634-4
Galaxies
Seymour Simon
Mr. Simon's painstakingly selected, first-rate photographs of stars, galaxies, comets, meteors and asteroids to provide a stellar background for descriptions and analogies that transform usually difficult concepts into terms children-and adults-can easily picture. When explaining that the galaxy is mostly empty space, for example, Mr. Simon writes that a dozen tennis balls spread out across the U.S. would be more crowed than most of the stars in the galaxy. He brings the heavens down to earth for readers of all ages. 1988, Morrow, Ages 8 and up, $16.00 and $15.93. Reviewer: Beverly Kobrin
ISBN: 0-688-08002-2
ISBN: 0-688-08004-9
The Halloween Horror and Other Cases
Seymour Simon
Illustrations by S.D. Schindler
"Can you solve the mystery?" is the question asked in each of 10 chapters based on events that take place during the fall semester of boy science detective Einstein Anderson's sixth grade year. The problems, all involving basic science knowledge and the application of reasoning skills, range from outwitting bullies to working on science projects. With its short chapters, this book should lend itself well to brief classroom reading and discussion sessions, and be enjoyed by independent readers as well. The "Einstein Anderson Science Detective" series was first published under the title Einstein Anderson Shocks His Friends. 1997 (orig. 1980), Morrow, Ages 8 and up, $14.00. Reviewer: Linnea Hendrickson
ISBN: 0-688-14437-3
The Heart
Seymour Simon
The circulatory system is detailed in Simon's latest addition to children's science books. The mechanics of circulation, the components of blood and the basis of heart disease are explained. The illustrations are startling images obtained by new methods of electron microscopy, ultrasound and X-ray, all with computer-enhanced color. It is these illustrations which make the book special as the text is similar to explanations available in many science books and the addition of material on blood components is somewhat out of place and superficial. 1996, Morrow, Ages 8 to 12, $16.00. Reviewer: Dr. Judy Rowen
ISBN: 0-688-11407-5
Icebergs and Glaciers
Seymour Simon
For most of us, it is hard to believe that ice and snow cover almost one-tenth of the Earth all year round. Even harder to believe is that there was a time when ice and snow covered most of the U.S. What is it like in Antartica and parts of Alaska, Greenland, Canada, and Iceland, where glaciers always exist? How do they form? Where do icebergs come from? Will the ice age ever return? This insightful book answers these questions and more. Beginning with the description of the snowflake, the book explains how a glacier moves, how scientists study them, and how icebergs appear. Ice caps, rock flour, and ice sheets are also discussed. Photographs on every page capture some of the most amazing sights on Earth. 1999 (orig. 1987), Mulberry Books/Morrow, Ages 7 up, $16.00 and $5.95. Reviewer: Sheree Van Vreede
ISBN: 0-688-06186-9
ISBN: 0-688-06187-7
ISBN: 0-688-16705-5
Mountains
Seymour Simon
Simon is a mainstay in children's nonfiction with over a hundred books to his credit. Whether he's exploring space, earth or animals, you can count on sparkling word and visual images and a wealth of understandable information. Mountains introduces young readers to the dramatic differences and beauty of mountain ranges around the world. 1994, Morrow, Ages 6 to 11, $15.00, $14.93. Reviewer: Susie Wilde
ISBN: 0-688-11040-1
ISBN: 0-688-11041-X
Muscles: Our Muscular System
Seymour Simon
Seymour Simon explains complex scientific concepts in an elegant, readable, compelling way. Part of his series about the human body, this volume provides readers with an intriguing inside look at how muscles work. Simon starts out describing how muscles work on a skeletal and cellular level. Then he goes on to discuss the difference between voluntary, involuntary, and cardiac muscles, including in-depth discussion of various skeletal muscles. He completes his thorough exploration of the topic by describing how oxygen feeds muscles, how exercise changes muscles, and what happens when a muscle gets injured. True to form, Simon's text is supported by spectacular photographs and detailed drawings of muscle tissue. This impressive picture book will make a great addition to classroom and home libraries. 1998, Morrow Junior Books, Ages 8 to 12, $16.00. Reviewer: Eileen Hanning
ISBN: 0-688-14642-2
ISBN: 0-688-14643-0
Neptune
Seymour Simon
Photographed by the Author
Many beautiful, color photos combine with a brief, but informative text, to introduce young readers to Neptune, the coldest planet of out solar system and until 1999, the farthest planet from the sun. Not much was known about this gas giant until Voyager 2 whizzed by in 1989, sending us intriguing and sometimes still puzzling information about Neptune's moons, Dark Spots, clouds of methane-ice, rings, extreme weather, and other characteristics. Like Simon's many other photo-essay type science books, this volume should appeal to a wide age range. 1991, Mulberry Books/Morrow, Ages 6 up, $18.00 and $17.93. Reviewer: Gisela Jernigan
ISBN: 0-688-09631-X
ISBN: 0-688-09632-8
Now You See It, Now You Don't: The Amazing World of Optical Illusions
Seymour Simon
Drawings by Constance Ftera
Eight full-page color plates decorate the middle of this very readable and informative look at optical illusions. Revised from an earlier edition, this book discusses the what, the why, and how of optical illusions. Readers who are just looking for the "Oh Wow!" experience will find much to be awed by in the color insert as well as the many black-and-white drawings found on the text-filled pages. Students out to learn more about the brain/eye connection will also find much to consider here. The well-written text discusses both the physiology and the function of both organs, separately and together. Readers will even find some new information about cultural diversity and how it affects what we see. The last chapter, "Optical Illusions in Art" is the only real disappointment-the text clearly explains some illusions in paintings by the masters, but the accompanying black and white reproductions of those paintings are too dark and fuzzy to effectively illustrate the point. Regardless, Simon's work, as always, sheds a lot of light on a fascinating field. 1998 (orig. 1976), Morrow Junior Books, Ages 8 up, $15.00. Reviewer: Judy Katsh
ISBN: 0-688-16152-9
Oceans
Seymour Simon
Water, water everywhere, and as Simon points out, more than 70 percent of the earth's surface is covered by oceans-one big ocean, and the continents are really islands in this vast body of water. The photographs include some taken from space and computer enhanced to show the terrain under the oceans and ocean currents, such as what happens when El Niño enters the scene. Illustrations demystify tides and wave action and Simon, a former teacher, makes his explanations quite kid friendly. A good introduction to oceans for kids and their parents. 1997 (orig. 1990), Mulberry, Ages 8 up, $13.95, $13.88, and $5.95. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
ISBN: 0-688-09453-8
ISBN: 0-688-09454-6
ISBN: 0-688-15478-6
The On-line Spaceman And Other Cases
Seymour Simon
Illustrated by S. D. Schindler
Einstein Anderson does for science what Encyclopedia Brown does for the detective story: he brings it down to a level that kids can understand, and he challenges them to solve the "mystery" along with the protagonist. Einstein is a brilliant sixth-grader with a love of science and bad puns. You'll get plenty of both with stories like "The Case of the Far-Out Frisbee" and "The Case of the Disappearing Snowballs." The stories are brisk and entertaining. This book is a great way for teachers to introduce specific scientific principles. Part of the "Einstein Anderson, Science Detective" series. 1997, Morrow, Ages 8 to 12, $15.00. Reviewer: Donna Freedman
ISBN: 0-688-14433-0
Paper Airplane Book
Seymour Simon
Illustrated by Byron Barton
It's a natural progression from planes in books to planes in the air—paper planes, that is. Mr. Simon manages to impart lots of information about the principles of flight and the "hows" and "whys" of airplane design along with his experiments. 1976, Puffin, Ages 7 up, $4.99. Reviewer: Beverly Kobrin
ISBN: 0-14-030925-X
Ride the Wind: Airborne Journeys of Animals and Plants
Seymour Simon
Illustrated by Elsa Warnick
From birds and butterflies to locusts and spiders (seeds too!), readers are taken on a journey through the mysterious survival techniques of airborne plants and animals. Some mysteries have recently been revealed while others remain unsolved. For instance, scientists now understand that some birds use magnetic fields to determine when they should migrate, however, they still do not understand how birds and other flying animals are able to find their destinations after traveling thousands of miles. Ride the Wind is more like a science book than a story book. 1997, Browndeer Press, Ages 7 up, $15.00. Reviewer: Sheree Van Vreede
ISBN: 0-15-292887-1
Science Dictionary
Seymour Simon
An awesome feat, this single-authored reference does a credible job of covering the vast world of science, from abacus to zygote. Clear, two-color graphics enhance the concise definitions. Appendices include information about the solar system, a copy of the periodic table and other important reference information. One disappointment, the biographical entries are apparently limited to Caucasian males, except for Marie Curie. 1994, HarperCollins, Ages 9 up, $29.95. Reviewer: Dr. Judy Rowen
ISBN: 0-06-025629-X
Sharks
Seymour Simon
At maturity, the sea's prime predator can be from six inches and a few ounces to 60 feet and 20 tons big; white, black, brown, green, purple, blue or polka dotted; and second only, perhaps, to dinosaurs for "grabbing" kids--as you'll discover when you put within easy reach Seymour Simon's smooth-flowing narrative which alternates with striking full-page photographs to dispel myths and reveal truths about sharks physical characteristics, reproduction, and relatively small threat to people. 1995, Harper, Ages 7 up, $15.95, $15.89 and $5.95. Reviewer: Beverly Kobrin
ISBN: 0-06-023029-0
ISBN: 0-06-023032-0
ISBN: 0-06-446187-4
Snakes
Seymour Simon
With a superb selection of photographs to illustrate, Mr. Simon describes the physical characteristics and habits of snakes in general, both venomous and harmless. 1992, HarperCollins, Ages 8 to 10, $16.00 and $15.89. Reviewer: Beverly Kobrin
ISBN: 0-06-022529-7
ISBN: 0-06-022530-0
Spring Across America
Seymour Simon
Spring is arriving all across America. Beginning on or about March 21, spring moves from the southern tips of Florida, Texas, and California to the northern edges of Maine and Washington. Spring means heavy rains, late snows, birds flying north, plant life blooming, and the sounds of newly born wildlife. Each page has full color photographs with informative text to match. An interesting factual picture book about the season that signals new beginnings. 1996, Hyperion Books for Children, Ages 5 to 10, $15.95 and $15.89. Reviewer: Beverly Rice
ISBN: 0-7868-0069-0
ISBN: 0-7868-2056-X
Star Walk
Seymour Simon
The mystery of the night sky is captured in color photographs accompanied by thoughtful poems by such acclaimed poets as Wordsworth, Whitman, and MacLeish. It is a book to be used with the older, contemplative child interested in or studying astronomy or for those who just enjoy pondering the wonder of the universe. A book to be savored. 1995, Morrow, Ages 10 to 13, $15.00. Reviewer: Elizabeth Bagg
ISBN: 0-688-11887-9
Stars
Seymour Simon
Mr. Simon's painstakingly selected, first-rate photographs of stars, galaxies, comets, meteors and asteroids provide a stellar background for descriptions and analogies that transform usually difficult concepts into terms children--and adults--can easily picture. When explaining that the galaxy is mostly empty space, for example, Mr. Simon writes that a dozen tennis balls spread out across the U.S. would be more crowed than most of the stars in the galaxy. He brings the heavens down to earth for readers of all ages. 1989 (orig. 1986), Morrow, Ages 3 to 8, $17.00, $16.93 and $5.95. Reviewer: Beverly Kobrin
ISBN: 0-688-05855-8
ISBN: 0-688-05856-6
ISBN: 0-688-09237-3
Strange Mysteries From Around the World
Seymour Simon
This book explores various unexplained and un-explainable mysteries. How do people walk over hot coals? How can frogs rain from the sky? What happened to the ship Mary Celeste? Simon talks about nine strange phenomena, and gives possible answers, but admits that the truth can not be determined at this time. Fun to read, this is a revised edition of a popular 1980 title for young readers and should have lots of appeal for reluctant readers. 1997, Beech Tree Books, Ages 7 up, $6.95. Reviewer: Judy Silverman
ISBN: 0-688-14637-6
They Swim the Seas: The Mystery of Animal Migration
Seymour Simon
Illustrated by Elsa Warnick
Animals and plants that live in the sea are always in motion because the water that surrounds them is moving. Many of the ocean creatures make long journeys to return to the place where they were born to launch their own offspring. Giant sea turtles travel fourteen hundred miles to mate and lay eggs in a hole on the same sandy beach where they themselves were born. Tuna migrate to spawn in the warmer waters where they were born. How they know where to go remains a mystery. These and other amazing facts about migrating marine life fill the pages of this book, which are illustrated in beautiful watercolors by Warnick. An endnote contains additional information about the animals in the text. 1998, Harcourt, Ages 5 to 9, $16.00. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
ISBN: 0-15-292888-X
The Time Machine and Other Cases
Seymour Simon
Illustrated by S. S. Schindler
Adam Anderson, AKA Einstein Anderson because of his intelligence, solves a variety of puzzling scientific mysteries. In one such case, Einstein's mother, a newspaper writer, asks him to check the authenticity of Dr. Edds predictions that the human race will be snuffed out as the tail of a comet releases poisonous gases. Einstein proves that the professor is full of hot air. One of ten cases that will amuse and educate readers, and one of a series of books about this kid genius. 1997 (orig. 1991), Morrow, Ages 8 up, $14.00. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
ISBN: 0-688-14441-1
Tornadoes
Seymour Simon
Simon has it down pat, a concise text to explain a subject and plenty of photographs and diagrams to dramatically illustrate what he is explaining. The subject of this book is tornadoes--also known as twisters, cyclones and a host of other names--a weather phenomenon that truly demonstrates the power of natural forces. His book tells how tornadoes form, where and when they are most likely to occur and what precaution individuals should take. He also debunks many of the common myths, such as opening a window in a house to help prevent it from being destroyed. Looking at the pictures of the destruction caused by several giant tornadoes, it is good to know that you are about as likely to be caught in a tornado as to be hit by lightning or attacked by a shark--not too likely. Interesting and informative, a selection that will be useful for libraries and curious individuals. 1999, Morrow, Ages 7 up, $16.00 and $15.93. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
ISBN: 0-688-14646-5
ISBN: 0-688-14647-3
The Universe
Seymour Simon
How vast is the universe? Well it's too great for most of us to fully comprehend, but when Simon puts things in perspective, it is possible to have a bit more understanding. Readers learn about the Big Bang and current competing theories about the continual expansion or perhaps the eventual contraction of everything. Stars are born and they die. The realization that there are at least one hundred billion galaxies in the universe, and that each of these contains about one hundred billion stars, gives one real pause to reflect on the possibilities of what is really "out there." 1998, Morrow, Ages 7 to 10, $16.00. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
ISBN: 0-688-15301-1
ISBN: 0-688-15302-X
Venus
Seymour Simon
Beautiful. Inspiring. Instructive. All of the books in Seymour Simon's series of up-close looks at celestial bodies could be so described. This voyage to Venus is no exception. Black pages with white print alternate with more traditionally printed pages and full color drawings and photographs to produce a book that's the next best thing to a field trip. The text is easy to read without being limited in the information it presents. There is historical information as well as current photographs from satellite probes. There is no table of contents or index, but the brevity of the text will allow most information seekers to easily find what they are looking for and most armchair travelers to more than enjoy the ride. 1998 (orig. 1992), Mulberry Books/William Morrow, Ages 8 to 15, $15.00, $14.93 and $5.95. Reviewer: Judy Katsh
ISBN: 0-688-16161-8
ISBN: 0-688-10542-4
ISBN: 0-688-10543-2
Volcanoes
Seymour Simon
Mr. Simon's brief, tight narrative about four major types of volcanoes is accompanied by striking full-page photographs that include Mt. St. Helens' eruption, the island of Surtsey's formation, and Hawaiian volcanic activity. The science is clear and the photographs are crisp and stunning. 1988, Morrow, Ages 3 to 10, $16.00, $15.88 and $5.95. Reviewer: Beverly Kobrin
ISBN: 0-688-07411-1
ISBN: 0-688-07412-X
ISBN: 0-688-14029-7
Wild Babies
Seymour Simon
Young children always enjoy looking at pictures of baby animals so these photographs by Seymour Simon are sure to fascinate them. He has focused on less familiar species including a lynx kitten, a newborn alligator and an emperor penguin chick. Although the text is written for young readers, older children will also find it interesting. 1997, HarperCollins, Ages 5 to 8, $15.95 and $15.89. Reviewer: Carolyn Mott Ford
ISBN: 0-06-023033-9
ISBN: 0-06-023034-7
The Wings of Darkness
Seymour Simon
Illustrated by S.D. Schindler
Adam "Einstein" Anderson, science detective, delves into mystery after mystery in this easy to read book. Using his scientific prowess and witty sense of humor, Einstein matches wits with would be tricksters, bullies and evildoers. Each story is only a few pages long and presents a predicament that needs to be solved. At the end of each account there is a question challenging the readers to solve the mystery before Einstein proceeds to do so. The following page is Einstein's simple scientific deduction that disproves the protagonists' excuses and reasoning. Filled with scientific tidbits, logical thinking, and dry humor this is sure to be a favorite among students whether or not they are scientifically inclined. Einstein makes science seem easy, interesting and non-intimidating. Part of the Einstein Anderson Science Detective series and originally published as Einstein Anderson Goes to Bat. 1999 (orig. 1982), Avon, Ages 9 to 12, $3.99. Reviewer: Trina Heidt
ISBN: 0-380-72659-9
Wolves
Seymour Simon
The riveting cover portraits on Seymour Simon's Wolves guarantees that it will not sit on the shelf. The equally compelling content will keep it a long time on the lap. Mr. Simon's photoessay, one of his best, alternates full-page pictures with narrative on the unjustifiably-maligned wolf's physical and social characteristics, its hunting strategies and pup rearing practices. Pair it with Mr. London's The Eyes of Gray Wolf, a sparely worded tale that traces the winter night's progress of a solitary male as it roams the frozen north's forests and ridges in search of food and a mate. 1993, HarperCollins, Ages 5 up, $16.00, $16.89 and $5.95. Reviewer: Beverly Kobrin
ISBN: 0-06-022534-3
ISBN: 0-06-022531-9
ISBN: 0-06-446176-9
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