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Basher Science: Extreme Biology
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Ideal for students, educators, and curious readers interested in contemporary biological science and its revolutionary advances.
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See moreBestselling illustrator Basher brings you this totally unique guide to biology!
From the sensational series that's too cool for school - this is a totally unique guide to biology!
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Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionising biology, from advances in medicine to genetic engineering.
Meet the world's toughest bacterium and a biologically immortal flatworm whilst learning about epigenetics, superbugs, nanomedicine and cloning. Extreme Biology is a compelling guide to developments at the very forefront of science β a must-read for anyone wishing to understand, and engage with, modern biology.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780753449660
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Kingfisher Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Simon Basher
- Illustrated by Simon Basher
Audience: Primary and secondary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 152g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Simon Basher is an internationally recognized illustrator, author, and artist. His range of work includes large-scale paintings, animation, printmaking, and digital media. He is best known for creating and illustrating an innovative series of books that make science and other topics fun and accessible for grade-school students. His book catalog includes the series Basher Science, Basher Basics, Bobo, and the Basher preschool range. Basher books are available in over 20 countries and have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Dan Green is the voice of Basher, the author of numerous Basher titles including Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Rocks and Minerals and Human Body. He has an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, where he specialised in geology. He's a journalist and science writer with a brilliant knack for science communication.
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