Simon Basher
1) ABC kids
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces the letters of the alphabet through illustrations and alliterative text that places characters in silly, humorous situations.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Description
192 pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 19 cm + 1 folded poster.
Language
English
Description
"Do you confuse boron with barium or chlorine with fluorine? Fear not! This book comes to the rescue by mixing science and art to create the most unique periodic table you've ever seen."--Publisher's web site.
6) Forensics
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Learn how to collect the evidence and crack the case in this fascinating guide to the world of forensic science. Chemistry (Hello, Chemical Analysis!), biology (That's you, DNA and Autopsy!), and physics (I'm looking at you, Blood Spatter and Ballistics!) are all on hand to help detectives find the guilty party. From explaining the different types of crimes (and punishments), through collecting evidence and analysing it, to fascinating profiles of...
7) Grammar
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Uses cartoon-style characters to explain basic concepts in grammar, discussing such topics as parts of speech, sentence structure, and grammatical agreement.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Description
128 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
"Imagine chemistry as a community of dynamic characters, each with its own personality. This book is your essential guide to the explosive guys who fizz, react, and combine to make up everything around us" -- p. [4] of cover.
9) Math
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents mathematical concepts using lively descriptions and cartoon illustrations personifying each concept.
11) Chess
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Get to know the major players on the chessboard and find out the different moves they make to try and capture the King. See how a game of chess unfolds from Opening to Endgame and pick up some top tips and strategies along the way. Meet the world's greatest chess players--including Abhimanyu Mishra, Magnus Carlsen, and Judit Pol̀gr--and discover how you, too, can become a master of the game!"-- Publisher's website.
12) Engineering
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Description
128 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Crammed with mega machines, breathtaking buildings, and all the technology in between, this book has the real insider view on engineering"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Description
192 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces the language and concepts of science through alphabetically listed entries with illustrations, covering such disciplines as astronomy, chemistry, biology, physics, and the human body.
14) Dinosaurs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm + 1 foldout poster (color 34 x 47 cm).
Language
English
Description
Profiles a variety of dinosaurs, including the iguanodon, parasaurolophus, and tyrannosaurus rex.
15) National Parks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Description
128 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
From the high peaks of the Rockies to the lows of Death Valley, from the Statue of Liberty in the East to the redwood forest of the West, and from the panoramic views of the Grand Canyon to getting up close and personal to wildlife in Yellowstone, Basher invites you to take a journey through some of the United States' most spectacular national parks, recreation areas, and preserves--and take in a few national monuments while you're at it! Paddle a...
16) Oceans
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Description
128 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Imagine the oceans as an underwater world with a crew of quirky characters lurking in the depths. This book is your essential guide to the mysterious guys who are waiting to make a splash.
17) Punctuation
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm + 1 poster.
Language
English
Description
A collection of wacky characters explain how to use English language punctuation marks correctly.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Come and meet the smartest artificial intelligences of the past, present, and future. This book introduces pioneering machines such as Watson and Sophia and lifts the lid on how they work. Meet machines that look like humans, pit your wits against AlphaGo and Deep Blue, and seek, advice from Recommendation Engine. With The Code Room, there's even a chance to imagine what it's like to be an AI yourself."--
19) Music
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
Uses cartoon-style characters to explain basic concepts in music, discussing the basic characteristics of music, musical notation, musical instruments, and styles of music.
20) Astronomy
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Description
128 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm + 1 poster.
Language
English
Description
Introduces astronomy and the things it studies through profiles in which the Solar System, the planets, stars, and the Milky Way galaxy introduce themselves.
