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Basher Science: Rocks and Minerals by Simon Basher

Basher Science: Rocks and Minerals

A Gem of a Book

Simon Basher, Dan Green

Kingfisher · Print & ebook · December 7, 2010

Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science!

Rocks & MineralsFossils & Dinosaurs
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Who it’s for
Readers seeking an illustrated introduction to rocks and minerals
Themes
Rocks and minerals, Earth science, Science education
Genres
Rocks & Minerals, Fossils & Dinosaurs

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About this book

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.

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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.

Who it’s for

  • Readers seeking an illustrated introduction to rocks and minerals
  • Readers who enjoy basic science explained through charming illustrations

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Rocks & Minerals100%
Fossils & Dinosaurs81%

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Publisher categories

  • Rocks & Minerals
Authors
Simon Basher, Dan Green
Publisher
Kingfisher
Published
December 7, 2010
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Rocks and minerals · Earth science · Science education
Reading lane
Rocks & Minerals