Simon Basher
1) ABC kids
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Lexile measure
AD 820L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces the letters of the alphabet through illustrations and alliterative text that places characters in silly, humorous situations.
2) Engineering
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Meet STEM Junior, a little character with some big ideas and a bunch of supersmart engineering friends. Have you ever wondered how a bridge stays up, or how your texts get from one end of town to the other, or how your raincoat keeps you dry? Well, you're in the right place. Basher's STEM Junior: Engineering is packed with 40 vibrant personalities who are just itching to spill the beans. Let them tell you all about themselves and you'll be a top...
3) Chess
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Get to know the major players on the chessboard and find out the different moves they make to try and capture the King. See how a game of chess unfolds from Opening to Endgame and pick up some top tips and strategies along the way. Meet the world's greatest chess players--including Abhimanyu Mishra, Magnus Carlsen, and Judit Pol̀gr--and discover how you, too, can become a master of the game!"-- Publisher's website
4) Chemistry
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
1050L
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
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.
5) Music
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm + 1 poster (36 x 49 cm).
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.
6) Physics
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
1040L
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Uses cartoon-style characters and everyday situations to explain the basic elements of physics.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm + 1 poster.
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive guide to the fifty U.S. states and five U.S. territories, including fun facts about each state, including their mottos, state birds, flags, and state flowers.
9) Technology
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"If you think technology is all about the future, you're right. But it's all about the past, too. Almost everything around you exists because of some amazing techno breakthrough--computers, refrigerators, lasers, rockets, and robots. Step into the world of STEM Junior Technology, and you'll find 40 vibrant personalities who can tel you all about it" -- Page [4] cover.
10) Planet earth
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
1000L
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents concepts in earth sciences using lively descriptions and cartoon illustrations personifying each concept.
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st American ed.
Lexile measure
1050L
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
Mixes science and art to bring the world of geology to life, with wacky characters to explain the things that form the foundations of our planet including rocks, gems, crystals, fossils, and more.
13) Science
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Can you spot the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? What do you know about the workings of your vital body systems? Have you ever wondered what makes the universe tick? Take a look inside STEM Junior Science, and you'll find 40 vibrant personalities waiting to fill you in. Just get your lab coat on and let them tell you all about themselves" -- Page [4] cover.
14) U.S. presidents
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Lexile measure
970L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 19 cm + 1 poster.
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.
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Ever heard that money makes the world go round? Its true! Just try getting anywhere without a little cash in your pocket. But theres more to money than opening a bank account. Take loans and discounts, for example, or wages and pensions, or stocks and bonds. These things could make or break you in the finance world. Want to know more? Just step into Bashers Money. Its full of savvy characters itching to fill you in!" -- Page [4] cover.
16) Civics
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
"What does it take to run a country like the United States? What's the Constitution got to do with it? What are the three branches of government and how to they work together to do the right thing? Oh, and what role to U.S. citizens play to make society fairer--you know, everyday Americans like you? Step into the colorful world of Basher's Civics and meet the champions of U.S. democracy!" -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
Revised and updated edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Join the intrepid astronauts who stepped out of their lunar lander onto the Moon's surface. Meet Rocket, the speedy guy who's a blast to be around. Follow InSight as it takes a neaky peek right inside the Red Planet Mars. Step into your space suit and zoom into the cosmos with this newly updated edition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the very first moon landing. Packed with the latest facts and some memorable characters, this book is a fun for...
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st American ed.
Lexile measure
960L
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
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!
19) Math
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
If you think the world of math is just about numbers. It's an incredible place packed with symbols, shapes, graphs, and so much more. In STEM Junior Math, you'll meet 40 vibrant personalities who are just itching to tell you more. Listen to what they have to say and you'll be a math legend yourself in no time.
20) Punctuation
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
780L
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm + 1 poster
Language
English
Description
A collection of wacky characters explain how to use English language punctuation marks correctly.