Basher Science: Biology

Name: Basher Science: Biology
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9780753449837
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Dan Green

Series: Basher

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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... Read More

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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 of the human body is spotlighted, from your brain down to your toenails, helping readers understand how we see, move, digest food and more!

Basher's unique illustrations combine with chatty, first-person text by expert author Dan Green to hook even the most reluctant readers and help them to understand the science behind the headlines.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753449837

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 January 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kingfisher Books Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Simon Basher
Illustrated by Simon Basher

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 128

Collections

Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dan Green Series: Basher Young Adult

About the Author

Simon Basher is an internationally recognized illustrator, whose books have sold more than three million copies around the world. His illustration style is described as graphic surrealism; a synergy of European graphic design and Japanese character creation. Dan Green has an MA in Natural Science from Cambridge University and is a journalist and science writer with an amazing ability for science communication. He is the author of many titles from the Basher Science series, which have sold more than a million copies around the world.

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