| Basher Science: Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Book [With Poster] Contributor(s): Basher, Simon (Author), Green, Dan (Author), Basher, Simon (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0753463148 ISBN-13: 9780753463147 Publisher: Kingfisher
This item is available now at an even better price in our Bargain Bin! Go There Now! Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2009 Annotation: 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. Click for more in this series: Basher |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Rocks & Minerals |
| Dewey: 552 |
| LCCN: 2010278744 |
| Age Level: 10-14 |
| Grade Level: 5-9 |
| Lexile Measure: 1050(Not Available) |
| Series: Basher |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 7.12" W x 7" L (0.67 lbs) 128 pages |
| Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
| Review Citations: Kirkus Reference Reviews-Child 09/01/2009 pg. 14 Booklist 09/15/2009 pg. 54 School Library Journal 10/01/2009 pg. 146 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Green, Dan: - Dan Green is a freelance science writer and editor who consulted on Basher's previous book for Kingfisher, The Periodic Table.Basher, Simon: - Artist and designer Simon Basher has fun playing in the world of contemporary character design. Inspired by a love of simple line work and a rich color palette, his characters fill the gap between edgy manga and the cuteness of Hello Kitty. He lives in England. |
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