Astronomy: Out of This World! [With Poster]

by Simon Basher and Dan Green

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753462907
• ISBN13: 9780753462904
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Our 4th Basher Science book

Pros: interesting information good book for light reading illustrations are fun Cons: we wished it was longer more indepth information on the subject I had the help of my 10 yo son in writing this review. He really enjoys the series.

This completed grandson's Basher Science books

Since my grandson loved the other Basher Science books, sent him this one and he enjoyed it just as much as the others.

awesome way to learn science

I love this whole series of books -- my kids love to look at them too. Its a really fun way to learn about science.

nifty book...nice for a car ride.

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.

Another great science book from basher.

This shouldn't be mistaken for a textbook, but it is a fantastic introduction to astronomy. Wonderful illustrations and short, sweet entries on some of the most fascinating features of the universe.