Simon Basher – illustratör

With its lively, creative approach, this is a unique and highly memorable one-stop guide to using punctuation marks correctly. Each mark is represented by its own character – from unassuming Semicolon to loud-mouthed Exclamation Mark – who explain in their own words what makes them tick and how they are used. "Do"s and "Don't"s provide practical advice to help every child unravel the rules and regulations of the English language.

From the sensational series that's too cool for school - this is a totally unique guide to technology!

Discover the secrets of biology, from the simplest life forms through the astonishing variety of animal and plant life.From Mitochondria, the pocket rockets who release all the energy your body needs, to Mammals, the top dogs of the animal kingdom, in this book you will meet a community of Basher characters who keep our bodies and the planet buzzing with life.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic – a brilliant way to communicate science.Thousands of children already love discovering the Basher universe. Basher Science: Biology is a compelling guide to this key science topic.Discover and learn more with the Basher Science series, including: Chemistry, Engineering and The Periodic Table.

This visual reference book in the bestselling Basher Science series covers the core National Curriculum subjects of biology, chemistry and physics.

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 Ndalawo, a leopard with a hyena-like cry, or to travel through Mayan ruins to meet the ominous Camazotz, a night-flying hybrid of man and bat. Basher’s distinctive, colourful illustrations bring these magical mythological beings to life, all the while keeping kids in-the-know about the diverse range of folklore across the world.For fans of mythical creatures, also check out Basher History: Myths and Legends and the rest of the Basher History series!

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 mythology and ancient Egypt. Meet Zeus, father of the Greek gods; Norse Freyja, goddess of love, beauty, war and death; and Egyptian Bastet, goddess of cats, along with many many others.A spread about Roman gods provides a handy key to the relationship between Greek gods and their Roman equivalents, so you'll never get confused! For fans of mythical creatures, also check out Basher History: Legendary Creatures and the rest of the Basher History series.

Do you know what happens when Virus goes viral? How does Immune System fight infection when it strikes? And why do masks matter?Kids need real science information about the Covid-19 pandemic that has kept them away from school, kept their parents away from work, and may even have harmed people they know and love. And they want information about how to deal with their feelings, too. The Basher mix of science and humour makes these difficult times less frightening by providing approachable and easily understandable information in a format kids know and love.From Smallpox to Social Distancing, this book is crammed with bad actors from the world of pandemics. Find out about history’s nastiest diseases, then discover how Vaccine, Treatment and Clinical Trial help to beat back today’s viruses. And turn to Hygiene, Face Mask, Lockdown and Resourcefulness for advice on keepingsafe physically – and mentally.Basher’s distinctive, colourful illustrations and Tom Jackson’s lively, engaging text will demystify pandemics, while informing kids about the coronavirus that has changed their lives.

Climate change is here right now and the superheroes of the Green Tech world want to do something about it. Let's meet them!Tidal Lagoon, Smart Grid and Carbon Capture are just three of the amazing technologies coming to the rescue. They will find sustainable ways to create, use and store energy. They will show us how to clean up our air and our oceans. And they will help us to put Nature first. Why, even now, Solar Panel, Wind Turbine and Geothermal Power are hard at work to make polluting fossil fuels a thing of the past.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. They make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic – a brilliant way to communicate science.

The perfect introduction to AI for kids, Basher Science Mini: Artificial Intelligence explains what AI is and how computers are aiding humans in everyday tasks.Come and meet the smartest artificial intelligences of the past, present and future. This cutting-edge book introduces pioneering AI machines such as Watson and Sophia, and lifts the lid on how they work. Meet machines that look like humans, pit your wits against AlphaGo and Deep Blue, and seek advice from Recommendation Engine. With The Code Room, there is even a chance to imagine what it is like to be an AI yourself. There’s nothing smarter than that!Artificial intelligence is already shaping the world and computers will be taking on more and more human-type tasks in the future. But there’s no need to be afraid of AI. It is here to help, not takeover, despite what you might see in sci-fi films.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic – a brilliant way to communicate science.

Learn how to collect the evidence and crack the case in Basher’s eye-opening guide to the world of forensic science.- What secrets do Tyre Track, Fingerprint and Bloodspatter hold?- How do DNA Collection and DNA Profiling help identify criminals?- Why are maggots, flies and beetles Forensic Entomologist’s best friends?With age-appropriate real-world examples, Basher’s world of forensic science has the answers to these questions, and more. Every crime scene is laced with traces left behind by the people doing wrong. Bagged, tagged and analysed, these traces help investigators work out how a crime unfolded. From Protective Clothing and Ballistics to Facial Recognition and Fire Investigator, Basher introduces the key players at the crime scene, back in the lab or out in the field. Look inside to get the lowdown on their crime-solving skills!Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. They make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic – a brilliant way to communicate science.

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.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. With sales of over 3 million copies around the world, they are a brilliant way to communicate science, history and geography.

Discover the secrets of Planet Earth, from its fiery insides to the landforms and lifeforms on its surface!Basher Science: Planet Earth is a compelling guide to a community of characters who keep the world in motion. Learn just how hot it is at the Earth's core and how volcanoes are created, before discovering the difference between peninsulas and plateaus, and exactly who, or what, is the mysterious El Niño.Key concepts such as fossil fuels and climate change are broken down and illustrated in Basher's signature approachable style - making it easy for kids to understand these topical subjects. Kids can also learn about the unique features of different environments around the world, from the frozen Arctic to the African savannah. Basher's unique illustrations combine with chatty, first-person text by expert author Daniel Gilpin to hook even the most reluctant readers and help them to understand the science behind the headlines.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. With sales of over 3 million copies around the world, they are a brilliant way to communicate science, history and geography.

Discover how to write like a pro with this concise, witty guide to grammar and punctuation for students of the English language.Basher Basics: Punctuation is a compelling guide to a community of characters who make up a sentence, from loud-mouthed Exclamation Mark to the chattering Quotation Marks. Learn the difference between a dash and a hyphen, and the best place to use an ellipsis. Basher's unique illustrations combine with chatty, first-person text by expert author Mary Budzik to hook even the most reluctant readers and help them to understand the rules of the English language. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. With sales of over 3 million copies around the world, they are a brilliant way to communicate science, history and geography.

Uncover the mysteries of the universe in this handy introduction to the key principles of physics, from the tiny parts that make up an atom to awe-inspiring black holes. Basher Science: Extreme Physics is a compelling guide to a community of characters who come together to make up our universe and everything it contains, including you! Learn why Schrödinger's cat is so important, and the difference between quarks and neutrinos.Finally, take in mind-bending concepts that are stranger than science fiction, including theories about parallel worlds, teleportation and powerful quantum computers.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.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. With sales of over 3 million copies around the world, they are a brilliant way to communicate science, history and geography.

Dive into the wonders of the world's oceans in this incredible guide to the tides, beaches and creatures that call them home. Basher Science: Oceans is a compelling guide to a community of characters who make up the world's oceans and cover almost three-quarters of Earth. Learn how tides are influenced by the Moon and the role of ocean currents in keeping the oceans healthy. Discover the creatures that lurk in the dark ocean depths from the sharp-toothed angler fish to the squishy sea cucumber, and learn more about favourite animals like dolphins, narwhals and penguins.Finally, see the impact that humans are having on the oceans, from scientific expeditions to the dangers of pollution.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.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. With sales of over 3 million copies around the world, they are a brilliant way to communicate science, history and geography.

Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionizing biology, from advances in medicine to genetic engineering.- Is there an animal that can survive in outer space?- How long does a face transplant take?- Can we 3D print new organs?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 – a must-read for anyone wishing to understand, and engage with, modern biology.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. This is the ideal companion to Basher Science: Biology and other titles in the Basher Science series.

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.

Basher's unique and memorable introduction to one of most pressing problems our planet faces extreme weather.