Series: Basher

With its lively, distinctive approach, Basher Basics: Creative Writing 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 loads of...

Simon Basher's science titles—The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology and Astronomy—have been a hit with readers of all ages. Now comes the book that puts his fresh spin on music. With its lively, creative approach, this is a unique and highly memorable one-stop guide to the building blocks of music. Meet Rhythm and Pitch, who know how to hold a tune;...

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...

Why did Athena give her father a headache? What job did Odin's pet ravens do? What happened when Osiris went to pieces in the desert? Basher History: Myths and Legends is your chance to meet the immortal superstars of myth and legend. It's time to get heroic: rub shoulders with gods, goddesses and heroes from ancient Greece and Rome, Norse...

Discover the secrets of biology, from the simplest life forms through the astonishing variety of animal and plant life. Basher Science: Biology is a compelling guide to a community of characters who come together to keep life moving. Learn why mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, then zoom out to discover fascinating facts about reptiles and jellyfish. Each part...

From the first chapter that explains crime (and punishment), through collecting evidence and analysing it, to the last chapter on jobs in forensic science, kids will love reading all about how crimes are solved. With age-appropriate real-world examples, this book brings science to life. Introduction: Edmond Locard: His theory that "every contact leaves a trace" forms the basis of forensic...

Basher Science Mini: Pandemic is an all-encompassing pocket guide to worldwide diseases, It features specific epidemics and pandemics, including coronavirus (COVID-19), where they generated, symptoms, the deadly stats and figures and how and when a cure was discovered. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish,...

Basher Science: Rocks and Minerals is a compelling guide to a community of characters who come together to create the foundations of our planet. Unlock the mysteries of the ground beneath our feet, from the difference between sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, to the origins of rocks that help fuel nuclear power stations. Learn how the island of Surtsey was created...

Countries of the World features a different take on the traditional atlas approach and will capture the imagination by creating one of Basher's quirky and highly memorable characters to visualise the world's countries (and other key territories). You'll never forget the huge and fascinating country of Brazil envisaged as a footballer! Accompanying each country character is a detailed map as...