Simon Basher

How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure? Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific...

Introduces astronomy and the things it studies through profiles in which the Solar System, the planets, stars, and the Milky Way galaxy introduce themselves.

Describes the forces at work that make up the wild world of weather.

From the high peaks of the Rockies to the lows of Death Valley, from the Statue of Liberty in the East to the redwood forest of the West, and from the panoramic views of the Grand Canyon to getting up close and personal to wildlife in Yellowstone, Basher invites you to take a journey through some of the United States' most spectacular national parks, recreation areas, and preserves--and take in a few national monuments while you're at it! Paddle a...

"Step into Basher's world of legendary creatures and you'll find out. Wend your way through flesh-eaters, shape-shifters, and mischievous spirits and hear their stories of magic and mayhem. It's a fantastic journey that will see you soar high in thundery skies, slosh through Congolese swamps, and roost in the caves of Javan rain forests." --back cover.