From Paper Airplanes to Outer Space

by Seymour Simon

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The children's book author describes his life, his daily activities, and his creative process, showing how all are intertwined.

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Simon wrote this story to show others his childhood and how he became to be an inspiring writer. He grew up a country child and a city child; he enjoyed many aspects of life growing up. He loved to write about things he witnessed in his childhood. He liked to use his imagination and explore different parts of our world. He loved to write stories on nature, space, and animals; he wants to educate children on these things through his words. He likes to enjoy nature and writing books. Simon was a junior high school science teacher and he has written many books for junior level students. He had a huge interest in space and began to research a lot. He wrote stories about outer space. He is now married with two sons and four grandchildren. show more Simon explains, "Our world and the universe are so full of wonders and marvels to observe and explore- and of course, to write about!" show less

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From Paper Airplanes to Outer Space

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Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
509.2Natural sciences & mathematicsScienceHistory, geographic treatment, biographyBiography
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PS3569 .I4855 .F76Language and LiteratureAmerican literatureAmerican literatureIndividual authors1961-

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