Basher Series

A fun dictionary for curious scientists! This handy visual dictionary covers the key topics in the core National Curriculum 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 secondary school and university and college students looking for a revision guide. Perfect for both home and school, 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 Forces, Great Scientists, Organs and Planets.

The riveting world of buildings and machines! 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 in Engineering: Machines and Buildings. 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? Perfect for home and school, 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. Discover and learn more with the Basher Science series, including: Chemistry, Biology and The Periodic Table.

With its lively, distinctive approach, this is a unique one-stop guide to the basics of creative writing. Meet Plot, who keeps a story running and its events moving in the right order; Atmosphere, who can fill a scene with suspense; a cast of Heroes and Villains including Protagonist and Narrator; and chatty, talkative Dialogue. Plus tonnes of detail on the building blocks of narrative and what makes creative writing work.

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. 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: Biology is a compelling guide to this key science topic. Discover and learn more with the Basher Science series, including: Chemistry, Engineering and The Periodic Table.

With its lively, creative approach, this is a unique and highly memorable one-stop guide to using punctuation marks correctly. Each mark is represented by its own character – from unassuming Semicolon to loud-mouthed Exclamation Mark – who explain in their own words what makes them tick and how they are used. "Do"s and "Don't"s provide practical advice to help every child unravel the rules and regulations of the English language.

It is rocket science! Learn about space with Basher Basics: Space Exploration, a compelling guide to developments right at the forefront of space science. Meet characters who embody the amazing science that is revolutionizing space exploration, from the pioneering space crafts and equipment that have been used to delve into deep-space exploration, to the scientists who have taken voyages to space and back, or contributed to our understanding of the universe.

Climate change is here right now and the superheroes of the Green Tech world want to do something about it. Let's meet them! Tidal Lagoon, Smart Grid and Carbon Capture are just three of the amazing technologies coming to the rescue. They will find sustainable ways to create, use and store energy. They will show us how to clean up our air and our oceans. And they will help us to put Nature first. Why, even now, Solar Panel, Wind Turbine and Geothermal Power are hard at work to make polluting fossil fuels a thing of the past. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. They 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.

Ever heard that money makes the world go round? It’s true! Just try getting anywhere without a little cash in your pocket. But there’s more to money than opening a bank account. Take loans and discounts, for example, or wages and pensions, or Bitcoin and bonds. These things could make or break you in the finance world. Want to know more? Just step into Basher’s Money. It’s full of savvy characters itching to fill you in! Humorous, chatty text, written by economic historian Dr Jacob Field, makes even the most challenging concepts easily accessible, plus there are eye-opening side stories about the financial system that runs the modern world – all paired with Basher’s eye-catching character-based illustrations.

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 humour 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, colourful illustrations and Tom Jackson’s lively, engaging text will demystify pandemics, while informing kids about the coronavirus that has changed their lives.

From the deepest, darkest depths of the Atlantic Ocean to the cacophonous canopies of the Amazon rainforest, Basher History: Legendary Creatures brings to life the weirdest, creepiest and most amazing beasts rumoured to have roamed our planet. Featuring well-known creatures like Bigfoot, Mermaids, and Vampires, Legendary Creatures invites you to journey to the forests of Uganda to discover the fierce Ndalawo, a leopard with a hyena-like cry, or to travel through Mayan ruins to meet the ominous Camazotz, a night-flying hybrid of man and bat. Basher’s distinctive, colourful illustrations bring these magical mythological beings to life, all the while keeping kids in-the-know about the diverse range of folklore across the world. For fans of mythical creatures, also check out Basher History: Myths and Legends and the rest of the Basher History series!