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  • Rocks and Minerals (Basher Science)

Rocks and Minerals
(Basher Science)

Author
Simon Basher
Illustrator
Simon Basher
Publication Date
July 01, 2025
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  4th − 5th
Language
English
Format
Includes Illustrations
Rocks and Minerals (Basher Science)
Description

Meet the incredible characters who can tell you all about the fascinating world of rocks and minerals!

Discover the secrets of geology, from the ancient wonder of fossilized plants and animals through to the curious beauty of minerals and crystals.

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 from a volcanic eruption in just a few days, and which mineral can be found on Mars.

Finally, discover how rocks and minerals form essential parts of our daily lives: sparkly diamond earrings, copper wires, graphite pencils and even in talcum powder.

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.

Publication date
July 01, 2025
Genre
Non-fiction
Page Count
128
ISBN-13
9780753481042
Publisher
Kingfisher
Series
Basher Science
BISAC categories
JNF037060 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Rocks & Minerals
JNF051180 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Geography

ALA/Booklist

A true gem for classroom connections, this will encourage wide browsing.

Hornbook

Each section includes numerous crisp photographs of the colorful specimens and brief facts about select examples.

Simon Basher

Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, and Astronomy. His characters bridge the gap between edgy Manga and the cuteness of Hello, Kitty!

Dan Green studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University. Since graduating, he has written and edited many popular science titles and humorous books, become the editor of a South American national newspaper, worked as a travel writer, as well as developing and editing the wildly successful Horrible Science magazine collection. He is the "voice" of Basher's bestselling science-made-easy books, and to date has written nine titles in the series.

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