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Basher Rocks & Minerals: A Gem of a Read

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About the Book
Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science! Following his 3 successful titles on the basics of chemistry, physics, and biology, ROCKS AND MINERALS is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our feet.

Like his other titles, Basher presents these topics through charming and adorable illustrations and pairs them with basic information told from a first person perspective. He develops a community of characters based on the things that form the foundations of our planet: rocks, gems, crystals, fossils and more. And what's more, he makes it understandable, interesting, and cute. It's not what you expect out of a science primer.

Extra Info
  • ISBN13: 9780753463147
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

What those that bought it thought...
A "Gem" of a Book~~ Gemologist & Mother Approved!!!
 
Review Date: November 16, 2009
Reviewer: J. Grayson, Savannah, GA
First, I will say that I am overly critical of books pertaining to Rocks & minerals...being a Gemologist, "glorified Rockhound" and all. So, when my children and I spotted this book at our school book fair, we took a peek and discovered it is different from all the rest.
Colorful, animated and informative!!!! I was engaged immediately with the easy to follow layout, which skips all the heavy scientific hoopla that will bore a child to pieces (and many adults as well).
My children ages 5, 9 and 11 fell in love with the chubby, adorable stone and mineral characters. The significance of the details of the character are intriguing, so when you read the summary, you discover why the chubby fella is holding or doing certain things.
I might also add that the paper quality and durability of this book is top-notch.
I have fallen in love again with certain stones I haven't encountered in a long while, and learned some new things too.
Now, we plan to buy more of these fantastic books.....they're on my kid's Christmas wish list!
amazing science books by Basher
 
Review Date: November 3, 2009
Reviewer: K. Costello, USA
We now own all of the science books written by Basher and have also purchased a set for our son's school. What a gift to have science brought to life in such a creative and entertaining way for kids. (Plus, the posters are really fun!) Our 10-year-old can't get enough of them and it has really turned him on to science. We are anxiously awaiting the next release in the series.

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