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Simon is the worlds most prolific writer of science books for younger children up to fifth grade, age 11 or so, with more than 250. Seymour simons book of trains awardwinning science writer seymour simons exploration of these very different trains and their uses, combined with his characteristically eyecatching fullcolor photographs, captures the beauty and power of steam trains, diesel trains, electric trains, and moreall at work this nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. Seymour simons book of trucks seymour simon paperback. Awardwinning science writer seymour simons exploration of these very different trains and their uses, combined with his characteristically eyecatching fullcolor photographs, captures the beauty and power of steam trains, diesel trains, electric trains, and moreall at work. View simon hornbys profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. In 1931 he graduated from roosevelt high school, and in 1935 from northwestern university, having earned a bachelor of science degree.
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