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Basher Science: Astronomy: Out of this World! Hardcover – December 7, 2010

by Simon Basher (Author, Illustrator), Dan Green (Author)

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Basher Science: Astronomy, Out of this World! created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Green:

Like a Facebook for the universe, Astronomy gives every important celestial body and concept its own page, where readers can learn its behaviors, likes, and dislikes up close and personal. From the flashy stars to the shadowy and strange objects that hang out like loners at the edges of the universe, no player goes unnoticed. Every profile has a hip anime-style portrait to round out the picture, but make no mistake: while the presentation is all style, the science is rock solid. The book includes a super cute poster of the solar system in the back. The universe has never been so cool.

Reading age

10 - 14 years
Print length

128 pages
Language

English
Grade level

5 - 9
Dimensions

7.28 x 0.69 x 7.33 inches
Publisher

Kingfisher
Publication date

December 7, 2010
ISBN-10

0753466171
ISBN-13

978-0753466179
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“Basher has created a portrait gallery of personified ... celestial bodies in a hyper-cute, pastel cartoon style reminiscent of Japanese artist Takashi Murakami's more extravagant flights. . . . Green's astro-narrative is both accurate and spiced with seldom-mentioned details, ... it could kindle (or in under motivated older readers, rekindle) interest in the topic. And it's fun!” ―School Library Journal

About the Author

Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of The Periodic Table, Physics, and Biology.
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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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kingfisher (December 7, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0753466171
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0753466179
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.28 x 0.69 x 7.33 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,280,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #67 in Astronomy for Teens & Young Adults
- #2,761 in Astronomy (Books)

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Simon Basher
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For a FREE Basher Science Periodic Table wall poster please email your POSTAL address to simon@simonbasher.com (U.S only offer)
Simon Basher is a British illustrator and designer.
He is best known for creating and illustrating a series of books that make science and other topics accessible. The Basher Science series has sold over 4 million copies worldwide.
His book catalog includes The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, Rocks and Minerals, Planet Earth, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Punctuation, and Astronomy.
Simon Basher lives and works in Brighton, U.K
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Dan Green
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Dan Green is a London-based writer and editor with an amazing ability for science communication. He is the Editor of The Week Junior's brand new Science+Nature magazine. His award-winning books include Rebel Science and Basher Science, and have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
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Roswell Ginny

perfect silliness level to keep him engaged

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2017

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My son is a voracious reader. We got him 7 of the Basher Science books for his 8th birthday in late March. He had finished them all by the end of April and has picked them back up again to reread. (2nd grade, reading at a U-level) He won't touch a fiction book unless forced, but if it is about science or technology he can't put it down. Just enough pictures to keep him from feeling intimidated by the text, perfect silliness level to keep him engaged, and more real science facts than he could absorb the first time through.

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Stephanie

Wonderful book for my 6 year old

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2017

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Wonderful book for my 6 year old. Perfectly written, illustrated and informative without being too overwhelming for a child. I would say this book would be one that would take my 6 year old into middle school, as the information will grow with him as he grows. He can take the more simple information for what he needs, and then comprehend the entirety of the book as he gets older.

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CandiiMarie

Go ahead, click "Add to Cart"

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015

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My students love these books AND I love these books! I have students who reach for them when they are done completing classwork, after tests and in study hall. I teach 7th grade science and I am constantly using these as in class references to explain topics to students who may not understand; these books put vocab into kid friendly terms that aren't intimidating. I currently own around 8-10 of the science themed books from Basher, I buy them as they get published and have been building my "library" for about 5-6 years now. These would make an excellent gift for any kid, a teacher or yourself for that matter. They have amazing graphics, are excellently written and are well made/bound.

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Becky A. Skillin

nifty book...nice for a car ride.

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2009

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My son LOVES these books. The 8x8 size is also inviting. Cute characters introduce difficult ideas. My son wants the whole series. I have to admit the layout makes me curious, to see who is included in what. And it explains those new planets, and the sad demotion of our dear Pluto, and the various things that we didn't know about (kupiter belt, anyone?)

This is a nice companion to any series, and it's also a quick reference. One of those "coffee table books" for kids, that they only pick up because of the nifty cover, but then spend more time in it because it's got some humor and interesting facts. One of those good examples of science well presented doesn't need a lot of whistles and bells, it's just cool in and of itself.

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Bart M. Carrig

Great refresher for me, and teaching tool for our 7-8 year old

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2019

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I've been using it for night reading to our 8 year old, and in preparation for some star gazing (and I can do some night photography). I have some of the science and nature-related Basher's as well; and we'll expand into those. It's helpful to me in our conversations. Well done.

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Ruby Slippers

Kids Love These Books

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2017

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These Basher Science books are super great for a classroom library. I teach 4th graders, they love the half dozen or so of these books that we have. I do a little preview and the kids are hooked! Gotta love it when they don't realize they are even learning.

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KristianaS

Fun and educational book for kids

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2017

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The Basher book series is a favorite of my daughter. She loves the illustrations. The information is presented in sections that are easily understood and enjoyable for kids.

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FLM

Great book series

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020

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Great educational series of books. Kids will love them. Worth every penny...

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Patricia Briddon

Brilliant books

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2019

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Good typical Basher book my grandsons love these books. I am really pleased with them they learn so much and they encourage them to read

Val Smith

Basher science: astronomy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2013

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I bought this book for my own use as my science knowledge is almost non-existent. As an "arts" person, I studiously avoided all science except animals and plants. My physics education ceased when I was 13 (my arts full time education ceased when I was 22) but Patrick Moore and then Chris Lintot brought me worlds I wanted to know more about so a (fairly) basic book was needed and I think this has supplied it. The text and the illustrations are memorable and you don't have to be a child to get caught up in the excitement of it.. It may not last too long as I keep going back to it.

SuzieQ

All a budding astronomer needs to know

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2015

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This book was extremely well received by my young grandson, who is keenly interested in this subject. All the Basher books are well presented, informative and (most important) immediately attractive. They draw you in.

Daniele Twigger

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2018

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T. Peters

Bought for 9 yr old - enjoyed by 39 yr old!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2010

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I wish we'd had these books when we were growing up. My daughter uses it for reference and a quick flick tells her what she needs to know. My husband has read it cover to cover and now wants all the others in the series. Definitely recommended!

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