Best Selling Books by Simon Basher

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

Describes the forces at work that make up the wild world of weather.

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.

A mix of science and art that brings the world of physics to life.

Provides an overview of biological topics, discussing cells and the building blocks of life; describing the characteristics of living creatures, from viruses to mammals; and examining body parts and plants.

"Imagine maths as a collection of calculating characters, each with its own personality. This book is your essential guide to the numerous guys who help us add up what''s going on in the world." --Back cover.

Children will love to learn the numbers from 1 to 20 in this gorgeously colourful counting book. Claude''s crafty cuckoo, Ursula''s unicycling uncle and Yoko''s yucky yellow yak are just three of the quirky characters created by best-selling artist and author Basher to bring numbers to life as never before.

Little BoBo bounces from his bed through a series of colorful activities to demonstate the basic concept of time.

Basher: Go! Go! BoBo Time created and illustrated by Simon Basher The talented author of the best-selling Basher informational series brings his unique sensibility to this fun series of concept books for the youngest readers. From the moment he gets up to the time he goes to bed, lovable (but accident-prone!) BoBo bounces through his day. A big, bold clock face on each spread will help preschoolers learn how to tell the time, and the super-colorful design and silly antics will make this a favorite.

The numbers 1 to 20 have never been so creatively counted as in Basher: 123, a companion to the critically acclaimed Basher: ABC Kids. Witty, rhythmic text and Basher''s bold, appealing artwork highlight the gallery of unforgettable characters like two cheeky monkeys playing tennis, three messy piggies baking cakes, and five cool caterpillars blowing bubbles who dance across the pages. But there''s some learning that comes with all this fun—each double-page spread features a number line from 1 to 20, which combines with the language to give children essential tools to learn how to count quickly and with confidence.

Basher History: US Presidents, Oval Office All-Stars created and illustrated by Simon Basher, written by Dan Green Basher''s US Presidents shows you the nation''s leaders as you''ve never seen them before. Every president, from George Washington to the winner of the 2012 election, has his own entry and speaks directly to the reader. In Basher''s humorous fashion, these lively and enlightening articles bring history to life. Meet James Monroe, known as the "Last Cocked Hat" because he pranced around in an outdated wig, hat, and breeches! Learn more about "Uncle Jumbo" (better known as Grover Cleveland): the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Find out how Ronald Reagan helped end the Cold War. Quirky facts add interest. Did you know that John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator? That Teddy Roosevelt (and his whole family) could walk on stilts? Or that Lyndon B. Johnson had worked as an elevator operator? Reading this book will put you on first-name terms with every single one of America''s Head Honchoes!

Basher Basics: Dinosaurs, The Bare Bones! Created & illustrated by Simon Basher, written by Dan Green Sure, everyone knows about the physical attributes of dinos, but what about personalities to go with those prehistoric proportions? Welcome to this highly memorable one-stop guide to the world of dinosaurs, courtesy of Basher. Join the primeval party and meet terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, huge Giganotosaurus and tiny Compsognathus. Also includes lots of information from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods, including dinosaur dinners, habitats, and fossil discoveries.

Introduces opposites, including big and small, fast and slow, and loud and quiet. On board pages.

Basher: Go! Go! BoBo Opposites, created and illustrated by Simon Basher The talented author of the best-selling Basher informational series brings his unique sensibility to this fun series of concept books for the youngest readers. Bouncy BoBo is back, leaping through bright, cheerful scenes, and discovering all kinds of amazing opposites—from big elephants and tiny mice to a noisy drum kit and a quiet balloon ride. The super-colorful artwork, bold design, and funny antics will make this a readagain favorite for the youngest set.

Basher''s best-selling Periodic Table: Elements with Style! is now available in a handy deck so young chemists can take their favorite characters on the go. Each element appears with all of its handy information including its symbol, atomic number, atomic weight, color, standard state, and classification. Of course, each character still has all its distinctive manga-style charm to help students remember the basics. These cards are perfect for studying, trivia, creating games and more. Science has never been so fun!

Chess as you''ve never seen it before - Basher brings one of the world''s most popular games to life in his unique, memorable way!

Uses cartoon-style characters and everyday situations to explain the different layers of the ocean, the plants and animals that live there, and how pollution is affecting the world''s oceans.

The myths and stories of the gods and goddesses of the ancient world have a timeless appeal that captures the attention of generation after generation of children. Basher History: Mythology is an information-packed introduction to Greek/Roman, Norse and ancient Egyptian mythologies. Meet Zeus, father of the Greek gods (and learn that the Romans knew him as Jupiter), Norse Freyja, goddess of love, beauty, war and death, and Egyptian Bastet, goddess of cats, along with many others. This unique and upbeat guide is a legend in the making.

From Basher, the illustrator who showed the periodic table in a whole new light and gave us his fresh spin on physics, biology, astronomy, rocks and minerals, planet earth and chemistry, comes a series of chunky board books introducing toddlers to everyday first concepts. In Colours, watch the lovable (but accident-prone!) Bobo bounce through bright, bold scenes, meeting red fire engines, blue butterflies and pink pigs on his way. Each spread is adorned with a big splash of colour, allowing children to identify and learn the colour. Further titles in the series include Numbers, Shapes and Opposites.

Every president, from George Washington to the winner of the 2016 election, has his own entry and speaks directly to the reader. Often humorous, these lively and enlightening articles bring history to life.

Discover fun facts about the greatest figures from history through Basher''s fresh and unique illustration style.

In Time, watch the lovable (but accident-prone!) Bobo bounce through bright, bold scenes, from the moment he gets up to the time he goes to bed. A big, bold clockface on each spread will help preschoolers to learn how to tell the time, and the super-colourful, spot-varnished spreads are certain to attract the attention of every young reader.

Kids will love reading about the gory (blood transfusions and operations), the gruesome (eye surgery and heart transplants), and the gross (diarrhoea and vomiting). And they’ll learn about the latest technological breakthroughs in medical science, including the story of the record-breaking Covid-19 vaccine, how a liver was repaired using lab-grown cells, and how nanobots will revolutionize medicine in the future. This is a really sick book!

"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"--Page 4 of cover.