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| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Physics Dan Green, Simon Basher, 2008-04-29 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 series 3: Basher Science: The Complete Periodic Table Adrian Dingle, Simon Basher, Dan Green, 2017-01-31 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. |
| basher science series 3: Rocks and Minerals Dan Green, 2009 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 |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Rocks and Minerals Simon Basher, Dan Green, 2010-12-07 Introduces rocks and minerals, including how rocks are formed, meteorites crash to Earth, and plants and animals are fossilized. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Chemistry Dan Green, 2016-11-17 Discover the dynamic secrets of the explosive science of chemistry. From Compound – the chemical chef who combines elements together, to Combustion – the sparky chap who has energy to burn, in this book you will meet a community of Basher characters who fizz, react and combine to make up the world around us. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic – a brilliant way to communicate science. Thousands of children already love discovering the Basher universe. Basher Science: Chemistry is a compelling guide to this key science topic. Discover and learn more with the Basher Science series, including: Engineering, Biology and The Periodic Table. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: An A to Z of Science Tom Jackson, 2019-01-08 This handy visual dictionary covers the key topics in the core STEM subjects of biology, chemistry, and physics. The A-Z of Science brings the unique and popular Basher illustrative approach of capturing key scientific concepts as quirky but memorable characters, combined with the informative, humorous, and accessible text of science author Tom Jackson. This handy guide will be a sure-fire hit with school students learning these core subjects for the first time, as well as a useful reference guide and reminder for older high-school and college students looking for a revision guide. The entries are organized alphabetically, and cover all the topics you would expect to find in a core science book, from acids and atoms to X-rays and zygotes. Break-out feature spreads cover more complex, high-interest topics such as classification, cell, and nitrogen cycle. The A-Z of Science includes over 300 scientific definitions, many of them accompanied by Basher's perennially popular hip-kicky illustrations. It's a must-have book for every student of science! |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Physics Dan Green, 2010 Uses cartoon-style characters and everyday situations to explain the basic elements of physics. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Sticker Book Simon Basher, 2012-07-17 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. |
| basher science series 3: Biology Dan Green, 2014 Discover the secrets of biology, from the simplest life forms through the astonishing variety of animal and plant life. From Mitochondria, the pocket rockets who release all the energy your body needs, to Mammals, the top dogs of the animal kingdom, in this book you will meet a community of Basher characters who keep our bodies and the planet buzzing with life. |
| basher science series 3: Rock Spotter Dan Green, 2019 What is the toughest mineral on Earth? What are meteorites made of? Which rock forms long, hairlike strands? Learn how to find and identify different rocks, minerals, and fossils with this handy spotters guide. Search for precious metals, compare different rocks from all over the world, and identify everything from serpentine to slate. This book will get kids outdoors, helping them learn about the natural world and become a rock spotting expert! |
| basher science series 3: The Science Book DK, 2025-03-11 Learn about our world, the universe, and groundbreaking discoveries in The Science Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Science in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Science Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Science, with: - More than 100 ground-breaking ideas in this field of science - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Science Book is the perfect introduction to every area of this topic – astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, maths, and physics, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover 80 trail-blazing scientific ideas, which underpin our modern world, giving us everything from antibiotics to gene therapy, electricity to space rockets, and batteries to smart phones. Your Science Questions, Simply Explained What is string theory or black holes? And who discovered gravity and radiation? If you thought it was difficult to learn structure and behavior of the physical and natural world, The Science Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about the history of science, covering topics like why Copernicus’s ideas were controversial, how Einstein developed his theories of general and special relativity, and how Crick and Watson suggested a structure for DNA - with fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Science Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science Mini: Pandemic Tom Jackson, 2021-05-04 Do you know what happens when Virus goes viral? How does Immune System fight infection when it strikes? And why do masks matter? Kids need real science information about the Covid-19 pandemic that has kept them away from school, kept their parents away from work, and may even have harmed people they know and love. And they want information about how to deal with their feelings, too. The Basher mix of science and humor makes these difficult times less frightening by providing approachable and easily understandable information in a format kids know and love. From Smallpox to Social Distancing, this book is crammed with bad actors from the world of pandemics. Find out about history’s nastiest diseases, then discover how Vaccine, Treatment, and Clinical Trial help to beat back today’s viruses. And turn to Hygiene, Face Mask, Lockdown, and Resourcefulness for advice on keeping safe physically—and mentally. Basher’s distinctive, colorful illustrations and Tom Jackson’s lively, engaging text will demystify pandemics, while informing kids about the coronavirus that has changed their lives. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Geography: Countries of the World Mary Budzik, 2018-02-20 This brand-new addition to the Basher range of books, which include the bestselling Complete Periodic Table from the Basher Science series, offers a unique and exciting way to explore the world. Basher Geography: Countries of the World features a different take on the traditional atlas approach and will capture the imagination of readers with its quirky and highly memorable characters to visualize the world's countries (and other key territories). You'll never forget the huge and fascinating country of Brazil envisaged as a footballer! Accompanying each country character is a detailed map as well as key facts and some amazing information. Who knew that over 820 different languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea, or that Peru has more pyramids than Egypt? |
| basher science series 3: Basher Civics Shannon Weber, 2020-06-16 Step into the colorful world of Basher's Civics and meet the champions of U.S. democracy! With his unique illustrations and humorous first-person text, Basher gives key political concepts such as Bill of Rights, Impeachment, Checks and Balances, and Supreme Court a face, voice, and personality. In chapter 1, meet the Founding Principles, including Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. In chapter 2, say hi to Legislative Branch, such as Congress, House of Representatives, and Senate. You'll find Executive Branch in chapter 3, home to President, Cabinet, and Governors. In chapter 4, meet Judicial Branch, including Supreme Court and Trial by Jury. Last, and by no means least, find out what it means to be a citizen in chapter 5—here you will learn all about Immigration, Universal Suffrage, Jury Duty, and how YOU can make changes to society. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science Mini: Green Technology Tom Jackson, 2022-03-22 World, we've got a problem! Climate Change. Make that two problems as Pollution is in the frame, too. In Basher Science Mini: Green Technology, scientific wizardry rides to the planet's rescue. From saving the birds and the bees, to cleaning up the seas and waving goodbye to plastics, green tech is part of the solution to climate change. Some solutions are really out there--take a bow Space Mirrors--while others are close to home--we see you, Solar Panels! And you, too, Electric Vehicle! Our motto is protect and repair. Let's get started. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable, and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic--a brilliant way to communicate science. |
| basher science series 3: Periodic Table Adrian Dingle, 2022 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. |
| basher science series 3: DK Children's Encyclopedia DK, 2017-10-10 The ultimate book of knowledge for kids aged 7 to 9, this thorough children's encyclopedia contains all the homework answers your kids will need, explained clearly and checked by experts. An engaging, traditional-style general reference book for kids covering all the key subjects including Arts, People, History, Earth, Nature, Science, Technology, Space, and the Human Body in alphabetical order. This encyclopedia for children is a must-have resource for every student's shelf, with age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by stunning, detailed images covering over 240 topics all in one place, from science and nature to history and the arts. Essential for any child who wants to discover as much as possible about the world around them. Packed with information, each single-page entry in this fabulous kid's encyclopedia features a key topic explained in a concise manner accompanied by gorgeous visuals, fun facts about the world and extensive cross-references revealing the links between subject areas. Kids can learn about Ancient Rome, chemistry, evolution, microscopic life, robots, Vikings, and so much more. Written, edited, and designed by a team of experts, vetted by educational consultants, and properly levelled to the reading age, this is the ultimate knowledge book for kids. Explore, Wonder And Learn! The ultimate illustrated children's encyclopedia is packed with thousands of incredible and essential facts on favourite subjects! Beautiful illustrations, colourful maps, and magnificent photographs bring every single page to life. Inspiring and informative, the DK Children's Encyclopedia is a book of wonder that will absorb and engage children of all ages. This kid's educational book covers topics like: - Storytelling, changing the world, music and war - Films, technology, inventions, food and clothes - Explorers, planets and pets - And so much more! |
| basher science series 3: Mammoth Science DK, 2020-08-04 David Macaulay's troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of physics, biology, and chemistry in this unconventional and highly original guide to science. From the interior of an atom to the solar system and beyond, the mammoths seek to understand the science! These intrepid science demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain. They wrestle with magnets to understand their powerful force, make mammoth models of different materials explore what gives them mass, and step into an X-ray machine to reveal the bones beneath their woolly exterior. Observing and recording the mammoth's behavior is bestselling illustrator David Macaulay, whose How Machines Work won the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2016. Renowned for his ability to explain complex ideas with simple genius, Macaulay captures the oddball humor of his subject matter, making Macaulay's Mammoth Science the perfect introduction to scientific principles for the young and the young-at-heart. |
| basher science series 3: The Rock and Gem Book Dan Green, 2016 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. |
| basher science series 3: Energy Jack Challoner, 2000 Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they have been harnessed. |
| basher science series 3: Adventures of Your Brain Dan Green, 2017-07-27 An interactive pop-up journey all about you and your fascinating brain! Pull tabs, spin wheels, lift flaps and reveal the GIANT pop-ups to learn all you ever needed to know about how your brain works. Find out how fast neurons zip around the body carrying messages and delve into a world of external and internal senses. Explore how the brain controls every thought and every movement, even when you are asleep and dreaming. Neuroscience for beginners and much, MUCH more! With colourful, graphic illustrations, engaging bitesize facts and surprising statistics covering vital curriculum topics, you'll never look at your brain the same way again. Offering a hands-on approach to a tricky subject, this is the perfect interactive learning tool covering topics in key stage 2 Science. Find more pop-up journeys in The Adventures of Water and The Adventures of Earth. Dan Green has an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and has written over 35 books for children, including the Basher Science series, which has sold over 2 million copies around the world. He lives in London. www.dangreenbooks.com Sean Sims is a talented and successful designer and illustrator whose clients have included the BBC, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Virgin and Vodafone. He lives in Brighton. https://seansims.carbonmade.com |
| basher science series 3: Mythology Mary Frances Budzik, 2014-08-25 Introduces ancient Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Roman mythologies, including Zeus, father of the Greek gods, Norse Freyja, goddess of love, beauty, war, and death, and Egyptian Bastet, goddess of cats. |
| basher science series 3: Superstars of Science R. G. Grant, Simon Basher, 2015 Discover fun facts about the greatest scientists from history through Basher's fresh and unique illustration style. Did you know that Marie Curie used to keep radioactive materials in her pockets? Or that Mendeleyev literally dreamed up his famous periodic table? Superstars of Science tells the stories behind the big ideas in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, mathematics, cosmology, earth sciences, and engineering. Read about 40 great scientists including Newton and Einstein who produced theories that explained the way in which the Universe works, Crick and Watson who uncovered the structure of DNA, and Alexander Graham Bell who had the big idea that became the telephone. Each one of these greats of science has had some vital flash of insight that has changed the way we see the world and the way we live. Come meet the superstars of science! -- |
| basher science series 3: The Human Body Factory Dan Green, 2023 Step inside the busy, bustling factory that is the human body, and find out about all the different body parts and systems that keep whirring night and day!The Human Body Factory is an action-packed and informative guide to your insides. Each 'department' is introduced by the busy workers who keep everything running smoothly, from the big boss sending out orders in the brain to waste being sorted and pushed out of the body. The ingenious artworks are packed with humorous details, all backed up with Dan Green's fascinating facts and easy-to-understand text describing and explaining the body's processes. There's a fun search-and-find activity on each page, as well as a quiz at the end to see how much you've discovered about the human body.Whether it's busy workers wearing biohazard suits in the large intestine, lab technicians mixing gastric juices in the stomach with a giant whisk, or the lungs depicted as a gym, you'll find plenty to amaze and amuse in this comprehensive, fact-filled guide to the human body. |
| basher science series 3: The Movie Book DK, 2016-01-05 Stand by for hours of blissful immersion in the world of film - the world's seventh art. The Movie Book is your detailed guide to 100 seismic films, from Intolerance (1916) to the groundbreaking Boyhood (2014). Part of the Big Ideas series, The Movie Book is your perfect companion and reference with infographics to explain swift-moving plots and complicated relationships. It shows The Godfather's complicated web of family and associates, for example, and gives minute-by-minute plot lines to iconic movies such as Taxi Driver or Blade Runner. One film can influence another and this indispensable and crystal clear guide explains what inspired Quentin Tarantino to use a glowing briefcase in Pulp Fiction, for example, or how Jaws triggered decades of summer action blockbusters. Liberally sprinkled with gorgeous stills, pithy quotes and trivia detail, The Movie Book brings you new insights into your favourites and introduces you to little-known masterpieces from around the world. |
| basher science series 3: The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia Charles Taylor, 2000 As a key subject for children in an ever more sophisticated world, the grasp of science and the basic principles behind it are explored in The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia. Arranged thematically, the text seeks not just to provide factual information, but help the reader to enquire and collect and use evidence in the exploration of new topics. |
| basher science series 3: If Dinosaurs Were Alive Today Dougal Dixon, Mike Benton, Dan Green, 2012-07-01 Take an extraordinary journey over land, beneath the oceans and across the skies and discover if dinosaurs COULD live in our world today. Incredible images of photo-realistic dinosaurs are blended with distinctive photography of modern-day animals and landscapes to create a collection of interaction scenarios that bring these amazing creatures to life and give us a totally unique understanding of their size, their power, their ferocity and how they lived their lives. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Human Body Dan Green, Simon Basher, 2012-06-08 Basher Science: Human Body, A Book with Guts! Created & illustrated by Simon Basher, written by Dan Green From the best-selling team that brought you The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, and Astronomy comes a topic that's close to our hearts-literally! Meet the characters and processes that that keep the human body chugging along. From the basic building blocks like Cell, DNA, and Protein, to Bones, Muscles, and all of the fun-loving Organs, readers will cozy up with the guys on the inside. Trust us-Liver has never looked better! |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Chemistry Simon Basher, Dan Green, 2012-06-08 Basher Science: Chemistry, Getting a Big Reaction created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Green: Discover the secrets of chemistry, and learn about the properties of matter and the ways in which they interact, combine and change. Chemistry is a compelling guide to a community of characters who make up everything around us. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Rocks and Minerals Simon Basher, Dan Green, 2016-11-08 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. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Planet Earth Daniel Gilpin, 2017-01-31 Basher Science: Planet Earth, What planet are you on? Created & 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, biology, astronomy and rocks and minerals, comes Planet Earth. Discover the secrets of the planet we call home, from its fiery insides to the landforms and lifeforms on its surface; unlock the mysteries of Earth’s ever-moving surface with its watery depths and snowy peaks, the activity in its atmosphere and the teeming life that makes it unique. Planet Earth is a compelling guide to a community of characters who keep the world in motion. |
| basher science series 3: Properties of Matter for Grades 3-5 Jennifer E. Lawson, 2021-10-14 Properties of Matter for Grades 3–5 from Hands-On Science for British Columbia: An Inquiry Approach completely aligns with BC’s New Curriculum for science. Grounded in the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples knowledge and perspectives, and student-driven scientific inquiry, this custom-written resource: emphasizes Core Competencies, so students engage in deeper and lifelong learning develops Curricular Competencies as students explore science through hands-on activities fosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in science Using proven Hands-On features, Properties of Matter for Grades 3–5 contains information and materials for both teachers and students including: Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; and materials lists. Innovative new elements have been developed specifically for the new curriculum: a multi-age approach a five-part instructional process—Engage, Explore, Expand, Embed, Enhance an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learning a fully developed assessment plan for summative, formative, and student self-assessment a focus on real-life Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL) place-based learning activities, Makerspaces, and Loose Parts In Properties of Matter for Grades 3–5 students investigate matter. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas: Humans interact with matter every day through familiar materials. Materials can be changed through physical and chemical processes. Matter is useful because of its properties. Download the FREE digital resources (image banks and reproducibles) that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Appendix. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Technology Dan Green, Kingfisher (individual), 2016-11-15 Basher Science: Technology, A byte-sized world! created and illustrated by Simon Basher, written by Dan Green From the bestselling illustrator whose friendly take on science has revolutionized our understanding of everything from the periodic table to the universe, comes a fresh take on technology as only Basher can do it. Discover the secrets behind the devices we take for granted, and learn about the amazing inventions that have transformed our lives. From the Movers and Shakers who power our physical world, to the Gizmos, Home Bodies, and High Rollers who power our vehicles, entertainment, and smartphones—and pretty much everything else around us—Technology is a compelling guide to the big-bytes whiz-kids, powerhouse motors, and other characters who drive our inventive, highly engineered world. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Biology Dan Green, Simon Basher, 2016-11-15 Basher Science: Biology, Life As We Know It created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Green: Nature's building blocks have never been more sociable than in this newest offering from the creators of The Periodic Table and Physics. From cells to DNA, from viruses to mammals, from chlorophyll to flowers and fruit, and including the human body's parts and systems, Biology is a single volume BIO101 course. Distinctive characters, a creative pallette, and straight- forward text make it all clear—and fun! |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Algebra and Geometry Dan Green, 2017-01-31 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. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Physics Dan Green, Simon Basher, 2016-12-06 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 series 3: Basher Science: Engineering Tom Jackson, 2017-02-14 How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure? Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific concepts in ingenious ways, making them tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic -- it's a truly brilliant way to communicate science. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Astronomy Simon Basher, Dan Green, 2012-06-08 Basher Science: Astronomy, Out of this World! created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Green: Like a Facebook for the universe, Astronomy gives every important celestial body and concept its own page, where readers can learn its behaviors, likes, and dislikes up close and personal. From the flashy stars to the shadowy and strange objects that hang out like loners at the edges of the universe, no player goes unnoticed. Every profile has a hip anime-style portrait to round out the picture, but make no mistake: while the presentation is all style, the science is rock solid. The book includes a super cute poster of the solar system in the back. The universe has never been so cool. |
| basher science series 3: Basher Science: Planet Earth Simon Basher, Dan Gilpin, 2012-06-08 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 series 3: Basher Science: Extreme Biology Simon Basher, 2016-11-08 In Basher Science: Extreme Biology, artistic designer Simon Basher and writer Dan Green join neurophysiologist Dr. Mark Lythgoe to put modern biology under a microscope in this fun and fact-filled illustrated book for middle grade readers. Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionizing biology, from advances in medicine to genetic engineering. Meet the world’s toughest bacterium and a biologically immortal flatworm whilst learning about epigenetics, superbugs, nanomedicine and cloning. Extreme Biology is a compelling guide to developments at the very forefront of science—a must-read for anyone wishing to understand, and engage with, modern biology. From Superbugs to Clones...Get to the Edge of Science with such topics as: • Hardcore Herd: Water bear, Conan the Bacterium, Planarian flatworm, Superbug (antibiotic-resistant microbes), Aliens • Gene Genies: Gene (including DNA, RNA, Nucleotides), Gene expression, Protein, Prion, Genome, Epigenetics • BioHacker Crew: Gene splicing, Recombinant DNA, Recombinant protein, Polymerase chain reaction, Genetically modified organism, Cloning, Gene machine, Shmeat (including tissue culture), Designer baby, Synthetic life, Biosafety (including bioethics) • Bioscience Buddies/Drug Dudes: Nanomedicine, Monoclonal antibodies, Broad spectrum antiviral, Pharming (the use of genetic engineering to grow drugs), Biosensors • Medical Mavericks: Face transplant, Regenerative medicine, Gene therapy (including DNA vaccine), Functional MRI |
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Define basher. basher synonyms, basher pronunciation, basher translation, English dictionary definition of basher. v. bashed , bash·ing , bash·es v. tr. 1. To strike with a heavy, crushing …
BASHER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Verb I bashed my arm against the door. Someone bashed him over the head with a chair. They tried to bash the door open. Noun We threw her a birthday bash. She gave me a bash on the …
basher - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
May 14, 2025 · One who bashes something, figuratively or literally. Consider the cold-eyed thrush, that springy carnivore of lawns, worm stabber, basher to death of snails. (informal) One who …
Basher - HellHades - Raid Shadow Legends
Jun 4, 2025 · Basher is an Epic Void Attack champion in the Skin Walkers faction in Raid Shadow Legends. Full guide, recommended masteries and artifacts.
Basher Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary
One who bashes something, figuratively or literally. One who engages in gratuitous physical or verbal attacks on a group or type of people. He was beaten up by a queer-basher. A Paki …
basher | English Definition & Examples | Ludwig
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What does basher mean? - Definitions.net
One who bashes something, figuratively or literally. Basher is the Arabic word for face. In Islamic context, it refers to one or several humans or man. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, …
