Simon Basher
1) ABC kids
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the letters of the alphabet through illustrations and alliterative text that places characters in silly, humorous situations.
6) Dinosaurs
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Profiles a variety of dinosaurs, including the iguanodon, parasaurolophus, and tyrannosaurus rex.
7) Biology
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
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!
8) Physics
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Uses cartoon-style characters and everyday situations to explain the basic elements of physics.
9) Engineering
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
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...
10) Astronomy
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2009]
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.
11) Planet earth
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Presents concepts in earth sciences using lively descriptions and cartoon illustrations personifying each concept.
12) Punctuation
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
A collection of wacky characters explain how to use English language puctuation marks correctly.
13) Music
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2011.
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.
15) U.S. presidents
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Profiles the presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Barack Obama, and includes facts and trivia about each president, including major achievements and personality quirks.
16) Extreme biology
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Explains the more unusual concepts behind biology, including superbugs, epigenetics, synthetic life, and nanomedicine.
17) Chemistry
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2010]
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.
18) Extreme physics
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher, imprint of Macmillan UK
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Get to know the universe on a different scale entirely and meet the characters that hold it all together!"--Page 4 of cover.
19) Technology
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Uses cartoon-style characters to explain the concepts behind everyday technology, discussing gears, televisions, ceramics, microchips, wireless communication, and generators.
20) Grammar
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2011]
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.