Simon, Seymour

Adam "Einstein" Anderson uses his knowledge to discover the cause of a shrinking table, win a bet with Pat the Brat, uncover a UFO hoax, and solve other scientific riddles.

Provides an easy-to-read overview of Egyptian pyramids and the burial practices associated with them, and introduces the pyramids of other countries.

Describes the nature and work of muscles, the different kinds, and the effects of exercise and other activities on them.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text provide an introduction to the nine planets of the solar system.

Contains photographs and brief decriptions of various types of emergency vehicles and the equipment they carry, and looks at how they are used to help save lives.

The sixth grade science sleuth solves ten more puzzling cases, one involving an allergic monster, and another an invisible man.

Discusses where and how hurricanes are formed, the destruction caused by legendary storms, and the precautions to take when a hurricane strikes.

Contains information on icebergs and glaciers, and discusses the how they are formed, how they move, and describes the different kinds glaciers and icebergs as well as their effect on the environment.

A discussion of optical illusions, with explanations of why we see them and suggestions for creating illusions of our own.

Simple text and color photos introduce several different kinds of bats, covering the places they live, things they eat, and how they are beneficial to humans.