Author : Simon Basher
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,40 MB
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0753466147
Introduces rocks and minerals, including how rocks are formed, meteorites crash to Earth, and plants and animals are fossilized.
Author : Adrian Dingle
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 33,99 MB
Release : 2017-01-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0753442205
Do you confuse boron with barium or chlorine with fluorine? Fear not! Basher Science has come to the rescue by mixing science and art to create a unique periodic table. From unassuming oxygen to devious manganese, the incredible elements show you the periodic table as you've never seen it before. Basher Science: The Periodic Table gives a face, voice and personality to the chemical elements, making learning chemistry easy and a whole lot more fun. This new expanded edition reflects the latest discoveries, and now each of the 115 elements has not just a picture but an information-packed page all to itself. Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. With his stylish, contemporary characters he communicates science brilliantly.
Author : Dan Green
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 38,22 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780753418048
Discover the secrets of geology, from intricate fossilized plants and animals through to a great variety of minerals and crystals; unlock the mysteries of the ground beneath our feet, from how rocks are formed to how meteorites crash to Earth. ROCKS AND MINERALS is a compelling guide to a community of characters who come together to create the foundations of our planet
Author : Simon Basher
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,20 MB
Release : 2025-06-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780753481035
Imagine if you could speak to a meteorite... What do you think it could tell you about the universe? Find out in Basher Science: Rocks and Minerals, the extraordinary book that brings geology to life through a community of incredible characters. Discover everything from the ancient wonder of fossilized plants and animals to the curious beauty of minerals and crystals. This compelling guide is packed with Basher beings who come together to create the foundations of our planet. Unlock the mysteries of the ground beneath our feet, learn how the island of Surtsey was created from a volcanic eruption in just a few days, and find out which mineral can be found on Mars. Finally, realise how rocks and minerals form essential parts of our daily lives: sparkly diamond earrings, copper wires, graphite pencils and even in talcum powder. Simon Basher's unique, eye-catching illustrations combine with engaging, first-person text by expert author Dan Green to hook even the most reluctant readers and help make content accessible. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Learn even more with the Basher Science series, including: Biology, Physics, Chemistry and The Periodic Table.
Author : Simon Basher
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 19,53 MB
Release : 2012-06-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0753468557
Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science! Following his 3 successful titles on the basics of chemistry, physics, and biology, ROCKS AND MINERALS is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our feet. Like his other titles, Basher presents these topics through charming and adorable illustrations and pairs them with basic information told from a first person perspective. He develops a community of characters based on the things that form the foundations of our planet: rocks, gems, crystals, fossils and more. And what's more, he makes it understandable, interesting, and cute. It's not what you expect out of a science primer.
Author : Simon Basher
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,43 MB
Release : 2011-09-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0753466090
The perfect companion to any study of Earth Science, Basher's best-selling Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Book! is now available as a card deck. The rocks and minerals are grouped into families, and each is presented with key facts and metrics such as hardness, color, origin, and components. Basher's iconic character-driven artwork gives each rock or mineral a friendly face to go with all the scientific detail. These cards make a handy study aid, quiz tool, or rock-hunting companion.
Author : Simon Basher
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 14,23 MB
Release : 2016-11-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0753440199
Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science! Following his 3 successful titles on the basics of chemistry, physics, and biology, BASHER SCIENCE: ROCKS AND MINERALS is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our feet. Like his other titles, Basher presents these topics through charming and adorable illustrations and pairs them with basic information told from a first person perspective. He develops a community of characters based on the things that form the foundations of our planet: rocks, gems, crystals, fossils and more. And what's more, he makes it understandable, interesting, and cute. It's not what you expect out of a science primer.
Author : Simon Basher
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,8 MB
Release : 2012-07-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780753468289
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.
Author : Dan Green
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,31 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Gems
ISBN : 9780241228135
Dig deep to discover our rocky planet, packed with natural wonders. Earth's extraordinary minerals, gems, shells, and fossils are all on dazzling display in this essential visual encyclopedia for children. Feast your eyes on the ultimate treasure trove that any pirate would envy. More than 1,000 stunning photographs showcase rocks and gems in glorious detail, ensuring you can recognise sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and pyrite from pearl. The unique qualities of each eye-catching material are described in-depth, together with their broad range of uses in art, industry, architecture, and science. Keep your eyes open for rainbow rocks, fluorescent minerals, priceless diamonds, and meteor showers on your geological journey of discovery. Meet dinosaurs in the prehistoric period to understand how fossils form, join the pyramid builders of ancient Egypt to investigate the limestone bricks, and take a dip in the ocean on the hunt for clams, cowries, and cockles. Treasure seekers, get set to start your own collection with The Rock and Gem Book.
Author : Dan Green
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 35,57 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Biology
ISBN : 9780753433850
Discover the secrets of biology, from the simplest life forms through to the astonishing variety of animal and plant life; unlock the mysteries of the human body, from what happens inside every cell to how it all works together. Biology is a compelling guide to a community of characters who come together to keep life moving.
