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Books in Science Basics series

  • Basher Science: Sticker Book: A sticky introduction to the world of science!

    Simon Basher

    Paperback (Kingfisher, July 17, 2012)
    From Basher, the illustrator who made science too-cool-for-school, comes the Basher Science: Sticker Book, a fun and funky poster and sticker book to introduce the youngest readers to the wonderful world of Basher Science. Featuring some of the friendly and iconic superstars of the best-selling titles in the series―Rocks and Minerals, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Planet Earth, Oceans, and Physics―as well as four pages of reusable stickers and gentle, child-friendly text, this book is an appealing, interactive treat for the youngest science hounds.
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  • Basher Science: Physics: Why Matter Matters!

    Dan Green, Simon Basher

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Dec. 7, 2010)
    Basher Science: Physics, Why Matter Matters! created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Green:Imagine physics as a community full of wacky characters--the building blocks of the universe each with a unique personality. This book throws open the doors and welcomes you into their amazing world. From gravity to the theory of relativity, this unique book provides visual interpretations of complex concepts, designed to make learning physics easier and a whole lot more fun!
  • Basher Science: Extreme Physics

    Simon Basher

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 3, 2013)
    In Basher's totally hip and quirky style, readers are introduced to the amazing research that is revolutionizing physics! From the pioneering experiments taking place in the Hadron Collider to NASAs deep-space exploration, Basher Science: Extreme Physics highlights the realm of miniscule things that was discovered in the early 1900s by scientists who were on the hunt for teeny-tiny parts of matter, the bits from which all larger things are made. This wild, uncertain world is bursting with crazy characters you're about to meet-you're gonna love them!
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  • Basher Science: Planet Earth: What planet are you on?

    Simon Basher, Dan Gilpin

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Dec. 7, 2010)
    Basher Science: Planet Earth, What planet are you on? created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Gilpin:From Basher, the illustrator who showed the periodic table in a whole new light and gave us his fresh spin on physics, bioligy, astronomy and rocks and minerals, comes Planet Earth, a book that sheds light on this rock we live on, from its mountains and ocean depths to the storms that whirl around it.
  • Basher Science: Algebra and Geometry

    Simon Basher

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, June 21, 2011)
    Basher Science: Algebra and Geometry created and illustrated by Simon Basher:The best-selling author of Math and Punctuation now turns his attention to the fun and funky characters in Geometry and Algebra. Meet Polygon and Plane, Reflection and Rotation, Odd Number and his buddy Even Number and the three amigos Sine, Cosine and Tangent. Discover the secrets of their world and how they like to throw their numbers about. Bringing his charming manga-style artwork and tongue-and-cheek approach to explaining the basics, Basher brings a whole new spin to the world of higher math.
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  • Basher Science: Core Science Library

    Simon Basher, Dan Green

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Nov. 8, 2011)
    It's a Science party as more than 175 of Basher's iconic characters get together to explain the basics of three core topics. Things get rolling in Chemistry, as readers meet all the elemental characters like Gas, Polymer, and Smart Material, as well as handy folks like Test Tube, Pipette, and Bunsen Burner--he's a real hottie! The fun continues in Biology, where readers get an introduction to Cell and DNA, and proceed through all the basics of life on Earth including the human body, plant, and animal life. From there, readers explore 'why matter matters' in Physics, as they meet all the forces which rule our universe from the fundamentals like Mass and Weight, right up through modern rockstars like Quark and Gluon. Throughout it all, Basher's hip, kicky style, personalizes the information and makes the fundamental ideas easy to remember. With glossaries in each book, rock-solid scientific information, and bonus fold out posters for Biology and C
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  • Basher Science: Earth Science Library

    Simon Basher

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 18, 2012)
    Basher Science: Earth Science Library, created and illustrated by Simon BasherIt's an Earth Science party as more than 175 of Basher's iconic characters get together to explain the basics of Earth Science. Things get rolling with Planet Earth, as readers meet all the globe-building characters like River, Coast, and Mountain Range, as well as the insiders like Core, Plates, and Hot Spot--where things get steamy! The fun continues in Rocks and Minerals, where readers get an introduction to Clay, Limestone, and Sandstone, and proceed through to all other minerals and gems including the Quartz and Garnet, Diamond and Emerald. From there, readers explore 'making waves' in Oceans, as they meet all the forces which rule the Big Blue from the water world fundamentals like Ocean and Seas, right up through ocean explorers like Diving and Fishing. Throughout it all, Basher's hip, kicky style, personalizes the information and makes the fundamental ideas easy to remember. With glossaries in each book, rock-solid scientific information, and bonus fold out posters for all three books, this is an unbeatable--and entertaining--introduction to the basics of Earth Science.
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  • Oceans: Making Waves!

    Simon Basher, Dan Green

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, March 27, 2012)
    From Basher, the illustrator who showed the periodic table in a whole new light and gave us his fresh spin on physics, biology, astronomy, rocks and minerals, planet earth and chemistry, comes a book that shines its light into our magical and mysterious oceans. Not content to stay on dry land, Basher takes to the high seas in this friendly guide to everything above and below the oceans. Meet the members of the Shoreline Gang, the Deep-down Dandies, and the characters in the Open-water Crew. Encounter deep trenches, curious creatures, mountains taller than any you will find on land, and the mixers and stirrers that keep the water flowing. Throughout it all, Basher’s bold, cheerful artwork pairs with rock solid scientific information to personalize readers’ understanding of Earth’s mysterious underwater world. Bonus: includes a must-have pull out poster of the ocean
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  • The Sun and Its Family

    Irving Adler

    Hardcover (Dobson, March 15, 1958)
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  • Basher Science: Earth Science Library

    Simon Basher

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 18, 2012)
    It's an Earth Science party as more than 175 of Basher's iconic characters get together to explain the basics of Earth Science. Things get rolling with Planet Earth, as readers meet all the globe-building characters like River, Coast, and Mountain Range, as well as the insiders like Core, Plates, and Hot Spot--where things get steamy! The fun continues in Rocks and Minerals, where readers get an introduction to Clay, Limestone, and Sandstone, and proceed through to all other minerals and gems including the Quartz and Garnet, Diamond and Emerald. From there, readers explore 'making waves' in Oceans, as they meet all the forces which rule the Big Blue from the water world fundamentals like Ocean and Seas, right up through ocean explorers like Diving and Fishing. Throughout it all, Basher's hip, kicky style, personalizes the information and makes the fundamental ideas easy to remember. With glossaries in each book, rock-solid scientific information, and bonus fold out posters for all three books, this is an unbeatable--and entertaining--introduction to the basics of Earth Science.
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  • Basher Science: Sticker Book: A sticky introduction to the world of science!

    Simon Basher

    Paperback (Kingfisher, July 17, 2012)
    From Basher, the illustrator who made science too-cool-for-school, comes a fun and funky poster and sticker book to introduce the youngest readers to the wonderful world of Basher Science. Featuring some of the friendly and iconic superstars of the best-selling titles in the series—Rocks and Minerals, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Planet Earth, Oceans, and Physics—as well as four pages of reusable stickers and gentle, child-friendly text, this book is an appealing, interactive treat for the youngest science hounds.
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  • Basher Science: An A to Z of Science

    Dan Green, Simon Basher

    Paperback (Kingfisher, )
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