Author : Simon Basher
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,4 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 : 43,27 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 : Simon Basher
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,99 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 : Dan Green
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 36,84 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 :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,76 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 : 0 pages
File Size : 47,88 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 : 33,36 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 : 18,70 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.
Author : Dan Green
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,15 MB
Release : 2008-04-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780753462140
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!
Author : Adrian Dingle
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,39 MB
Release : 2022
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241617670
Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Periodic Table explores the building blocks of our universe. Beginning with a concise history of chemistry, scientific pioneers, and the creation of the first periodic table, this comprehensive guide then launches into a visual tour of each individual element. Along the way, you'll find out where each element comes from and what it is used for, explained clearly and simply for young readers. Explore elements such as nitrogen and oxygen and learn why they are essential to our survival. See how precious gold protects astronauts in space, and what makes the metal mercury so unusual. Find out about synthetic elements created in labs, which the smartest chemists are still busy figuring out how to use. This detailed, accessible book will inspire young, inquisitive minds - the scientists of tomorrow who will shape our future. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
