Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Book!
(Basher Science)

Author

Simon Basher

Illustrator

Simon Basher

Publication Date

September 29, 2009

Genre / Grade Band

Non-fiction / 4^th − 5^th

Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Book! (Basher Science)

Paperback

Description

Using Japanese-influenced cartoon characters as illustrations, the author and illustrator give young scientists basic information about geology.

Publication date

September 29, 2009

Classification

Non-fiction

Page Count

ISBN-13

9780753463147

Lexile Measure

1050

Guided Reading Level

Publisher

Kingfisher

Series

Basher Science

BISAC categories

JNF037060 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Rocks & Minerals

Library of Congress categories

Minerals
Rocks

School Library Journal

Gr 3-8. This unique book gives each rock and mineral personality and pizzazz through the use of a conversational, first-person text. (Quartzite explains, "Nothing wears me downI'm the definition of true grit!") Three interesting facts, a short description, and a list of basic facts (chemical formula, hardness, etc.) are provided about each one. Full-color cartoons of the rocks and minerals include faces and other human characteristics that enhance the personalities. Navigation is facilitated with sections being designated by a color and symbol. Readers will enjoy and learn from this fact-filled, accessible book."Christine Markley, Washington Elementary School, Barto, PA" Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Simon Basher

Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, and Astronomy. His characters bridge the gap between edgy Manga and the cuteness of Hello, Kitty!

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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