Eyes and Ears

Seymour Simon has written over 200 award-winning science books about animals, anatomy, astronomy, earth science, and vehicles!

• Six tiny muscles hold each eyeball steady in the sockets of your head.
• The ears contain the three smallest bones in the body: the hammer, anvil, and stirrup.
• In addition to hearing, ears help you to keep your balance.
• Without the brain, we wouldn’t be able to see or hear.

Horn Book Magazine

“As always, Simon’s remarkable ability to write concisely, accurately, and appealingly makes this book readily accessible to young readers.”

Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 250 books for young readers and is the recipient of the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He is also the recipient of the American Association for the Advancement of Science's/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature. Mr. Simon lives in Great Neck, New York.