Basher Science: Chemistry - by Simon Basher & Dan Green

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Are you ready to discover the explosive science of chemistry? It's time to meet the extraordinary characters that make chemical reactions possible with this new edition of Basher Science: Chemistry - with a fresh new look, and updated, fascinating facts!

From Compound - the chemical chef who combines elements together, to Combustion - the sparky chap who has energy to burn, in this book you will discover a community of Basher beings who fizz, react and combine to make up the world around us.

Perfect for home or school, this original book makes difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Engaging first-person text written by Dan Green, and stylish, vibrant illustrations by Simon Basher give a voice, personality and story to each topic - a brilliant way to communicate science.

Thousands of children already love discovering the Basher universe. Learn even more with other titles in the series, including: Biology, Rocks and Minerals, Physics, and The Periodic Table.

About the Author

Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than twenty internationally bestselling books for children including the critically acclaimed Basher Science series. Based in London, Basher specializes in 'graphic surrealism' and his characters fill the gap between edgy manga and the cuteness of Hello Kitty!

Dan Green is the voice of Basher, the author of numerous Basher titles. He's a journalist and science writer with a brilliant knack for communicating complicated information in a child-friendly way. Two of his titles were shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2013. Dan has an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, where he specialized in geology.