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Big Bugs
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SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject. Exciting yet simple text provides the information that kids, parents, and teachers wantfrom key facts to fascinating trivia. Each Reader is a fun invitation to read, observe, and see more! Choose the level that's right for your child:
Level 1 - Beginning Readers: Grades PreK1 - Simple sentences present general information in easily read phrases.
Level 2 - Growing Readers: Grades 13 - Longer texts explore subjects in greater depth.
Level 3 - Independent Readers: Grades 24 - Full paragraphs examine more challenging concepts.
SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject. Exciting yet simple text provides the information that kids, parents, and teachers wantfrom key facts to fascinating trivia. Each Reader is a fun invitation to read, observe, and see more! Choose the level that's right for your child:
Level 1 - Beginning Readers: Grades PreK1 - Simple sentences present general information in easily read phrases.
Level 2 - Growing Readers: Grades 13 - Longer texts explore subjects in greater depth.
Level 3 - Independent Readers: Grades 24 - Full paragraphs examine more challenging concepts.
40 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
Seymour Simon
327 books127 followersSeymour 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).
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, where he lives with his wife Liz Nealon.
You can follow Seymour on Facebook and on Twitter, as well as on his website, which offers free, downloadable Teacher Guides to his books for educators, parents and homeschoolers, as well as the popular Seymour Science Daily Blo
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, where he lives with his wife Liz Nealon.
You can follow Seymour on Facebook and on Twitter, as well as on his website, which offers free, downloadable Teacher Guides to his books for educators, parents and homeschoolers, as well as the popular Seymour Science Daily Blo
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
February 5, 2018
This book provides an interesting and informative narrative regarding more than a dozen different 'big bugs' and the adaptations they have to survive and thrive in the wild.
The font for the narrative is very large, which is helpful for beginning readers. Also, the information given about each insect is limited to only two to four sentences, so the amount of detail is not overwhelming.
Each insect is presented on a two page spread, with a large glossy photograph accompanying the text. Each bug that is depicted on a larger than life scale in the photograph is also shown with a silhouette of its actual size, so the reader is not too alarmed by the distortion.
Overall, it's a good read and will likely appeal to those children who are fascinated by bugs and other critters.
The font for the narrative is very large, which is helpful for beginning readers. Also, the information given about each insect is limited to only two to four sentences, so the amount of detail is not overwhelming.
Each insect is presented on a two page spread, with a large glossy photograph accompanying the text. Each bug that is depicted on a larger than life scale in the photograph is also shown with a silhouette of its actual size, so the reader is not too alarmed by the distortion.
Overall, it's a good read and will likely appeal to those children who are fascinated by bugs and other critters.
December 6, 2020
Information about some big bugs around the world. The book describes some facts about these big bugs and shows an image of the actual size.
This book could be used with world geography as well as math with the measurements of each bug. Good book for a classroom library for 2nd through 5th grade.
This book could be used with world geography as well as math with the measurements of each bug. Good book for a classroom library for 2nd through 5th grade.
December 16, 2016
A very kid-friendly look at several large insects and spiders. I read it on Fable as an ebook, which was nice.
October 19, 2017
I like big bugs because I don't know a lot about them. (Jerry)
May 3, 2012
While reading this book I immediately began to see the similarities between informational text. This book gives very detailed information on a variety on bugs. The book is especially great because it provides a sample of the actual size of the animal for readers to fully grasp the details of the bug. While reading I came across a giant South American cockroach. This roach is the largest in the world (about three inches long). It gives off a terrible smell so it won't be eaten by its enemies and people actually keep these giant cockroaches as pets! This is such a great book for an insect/bug unit in a class.
October 3, 2012
An informational nonfiction book on insects. Large print and vivid photos hooks the reader in, as I was reading this book aloud to my first graders they were excited to learn about the facts and were even more interested in looking at the detail in the photos. Good book to go along with your science lesson.
February 25, 2014
I won't lie, this book had be jumping around the room screaming "ew ew ew ew ew!!!!!!" (much to the amusement of the boy I was reading it with...)
From 7yo ESL: "It's so good, but she doesn't like it. That's why I gave 4 stars."
From 7yo ESL: "It's so good, but she doesn't like it. That's why I gave 4 stars."
July 14, 2008
Educational, good photographs and very big pictures of bugs.
May 3, 2011
Genre: Picture Book/Non Fiction
I could see a child getting this book, and enjoying it. I dont like bugs so I was a little creeped out at times.
I could see a child getting this book, and enjoying it. I dont like bugs so I was a little creeped out at times.
March 12, 2016
Big Bugs (SeeMore Readers, Level 1)
Simon, Seymour *
science subliminal for the classroom
Simon, Seymour *
science subliminal for the classroom
March 18, 2013
A great book to compliment a science unit. The informational format and briliant photos keep the attention of the students.
September 19, 2015
This book was full of large, disgusting bugs. I enjoyed it immensely!
June 29, 2016
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