Basher Science: Rocks and Minerals: FLASHCARDS

Green, Dan

ISBN 10: 0753466090 ISBN 13: 9780753466094

Publisher: Kingfisher, 2011

Synopsis

The perfect companion to any study of Earth Science, Basher's best-selling Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Book! is now available as a card deck. The rocks and minerals are grouped into families, and each is presented with key facts and metrics such as hardness, color, origin, and components. Basher's iconic character-driven artwork gives each rock or mineral a friendly face to go with all the scientific detail. These cards make a handy study aid, quiz tool, or rock-hunting companion.

About this title

About the Authors

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.

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 a novel series of books that make science and other topics fun and accessible for younger students. His illustration style is described as graphic surrealism; a synergy of European graphic design and Japanese character creation. Simon Basher lives and works in London, England.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0753466090
• ISBN 13: 9780753466094
• Binding: Cards
• Illustrator: Basher Simon
• Number of pages: 104