Dan Green

Basher's U. S. Presidents shows you the nation's leaders as you've never seen them before Every president, from George Washington to Joe Biden, winner of the 2020 election, has an individual entry and speaks directly to the reader. Often humorous, these lively and enlightening articles bring history to life. Meet James Monroe, known as the "Last Cocked Hat" because he pranced around in an outdated wig, hat, and breeches Learn more about "Uncle Jumbo" (better known as Grover Cleveland): the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Find out how Ronald Reagan helped end the Cold War. Quirky facts add interest. Did you know that John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator? That Teddy Roosevelt (and his whole family) could walk on stilts? Or that Lyndon B. Johnson had worked as an elevator operator? Read this book, and you'll soon be on personal terms with every single US Head Honcho to date.

Basher's U. S. Presidents shows you the nation's leaders as you've never seen them before Every president, from George Washington to Joe Biden, winner of the 2020 election, has an individual entry and speaks directly to the reader. Often humorous, these lively and enlightening articles bring history to life. Meet James Monroe, known as the "Last Cocked Hat" because he pranced around in an outdated wig, hat, and breeches Learn more about "Uncle Jumbo" (better known as Grover Cleveland): the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Find out how Ronald Reagan helped end the Cold War. Quirky facts add interest. Did you know that John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator? That Teddy Roosevelt (and his whole family) could walk on stilts? Or that Lyndon B. Johnson had worked as an elevator operator? Read this book, and you'll soon be on personal terms with every single US Head Honcho to date.

"Finish Strong" is more than a catchphrase—it's an attitudeFor years, athletes, business innovators, and ambitious people of all descriptions have described their primary strategy with just two words. Two words that unlock the passion and accountability in every endeavor: Finish Strong. Sales leader, inventor, and entrepreneur Dan Green demonstrates that "Finish Strong" is the key catalyst for personal achievement in this collection of courageous stories. Through dozens of timeless examples of people who have embraced finishing strong personally, professionally, and spiritually, you will learn how to commit to yourself and unlock a higher level of accomplishment. Whether you're surfing in shark infested waters, starting a new business in your fifties, or trying to perform your job at the highest level, you can draw on the inspiration in this book and blow your goals away!

Miten Charles Darwin sai aikaan tieteellisen vallankumouksen? Han tutki luontoa poikkeuksellisen uteliaasti ja esitti kysymyksia, joihin vastaaminen vei koko hanen elamansa ajan. Charles Darwinin ajatukset evoluutiosta herattivat raivoa ja ihmettelya ja tekivat hanesta yhden maailmanhistoriamme kaikkein tunnetuimmista ihmisista. Dan Greenin kirjoittama ja Rachel Kattstallerin kuvittama kirja kuuluu upeaan Pieni opas suureen elamaan -sarjaan, joka esittelee maailmanhistorian merkkihenkilot helposti lahestyttavissa ja iloisesti kuvitetuissa kirjoissa. Eri alojen historiasta kerrotaan kiehtovan ja samaistuttavan elamantarinan muodossa. Tarkka lukija huomaa, minkalaiset ominaisuudet veivat sankaria eteenpain ja minkalaiset vaikeudet han selatti matkallaan.

Charles Darwin’s ideas about evolution caused both outrage and wonder, and quickly made him one of the most famous men in history. From his five-year voyage across the high seas to 20 years of research, follow Darwin on his adventure to prove a theory that would change the world. Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. From Curie to Kahlo and Darwin to Da Vinci, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.

Explore our amazing planet in this engaging non-fiction reader that will help make learning to read fun and interesting. Read and discover fascinating facts about how the oceans control climate, how mountains are made and earthquakes happen, how and why life thrives, and how we can look after Earth in the future. The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features favourite topics, well-loved authors and classic characters so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging books independently. Varied sentencesDetailed illustrations to enjoyContains a glossary and indexMoretechnical languageA rich range of vocabularyHigher word countAll Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading. Book band level: GoldMore level 3 non-fiction reading ladder books to collect: A day in the life of Triceratops, A day in the life of T. rex, Senses, Romans and The Water Cycle. For more information about the series and advice on supporting children's reading, see our reading ladder page here

An interactive pop-up journey all about our very own planet – EARTH. Pull tabs, spin wheels, flip flaps and reveal the GIANT pop-ups to learn all you ever needed to know about Earth. Earth was formed about 4.5 billion years ago along with the other planets in the solar system – but how much do you really know about it? Read this book to find out about: The formation of Earth Volcanoes and earthquakes Oceans Weather and Climate The story of life Looking after Earth And much, MUCH more! With colourful, graphic illustrations, engaging bitesize facts and surprising statistics covering vital curriculum topics, you'll never look at our planet the same way again. The perfect interactive learning tool covering topics in key stage 2 Geography – ideal for all inquisitive children. Dan Green writes bestselling books about the real-life world around us. They are funny, easy to understand and feature only the most awesome facts – boring has been banned! He has been nominated for the Royal Society's Young People's Book Prize and is the voice behind the Basher Science series, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He has written for Scholastic's Discover More series, and the Horrible Histories and Horrible Science magazine collections. Sean Sims is a talented and successful designer and illustrator whose clients have included The BBC, The Discovery Channel, The Guardian, The Sunday Times and Virgin.

An icon of science, the Periodic Table defines the fundamental chemistry of everything in the universe. In this compact yet comprehensive guide, Dan Green outlines the history, development and workings of the table, shows how its design reflects and illuminates the organisation of all matter, and even explains what it has to tell us about the chemistry of distant stars and of our own bodies. Contents include an individual entry for every known element - detailing properties, uses and key data - and sections on the patterns and groups of the famous table, as well as explanations of basic chemistry concepts such as elements and compounds, atomic structure, chemical bonds, reactions and radioactivity, amongst many others.

This latest book from the "Basher Science" series investigates the unseen world of microbes. Basher's distinctive style presents key microbes as characters with their own voice and personality. "Microbiology "investigates the "teensy tykes" such as algae and bacteria that are all around us in the living world, as well as a range of so-called "minibeasts," but these are not the usual creepy-crawlies that you might think of. These near-invisible creatures range from the zooplankton "good guys" to the unpleasant tapeworm and fluke. Yuk!" Microbiology" explains the different building blocks of the human body, as well as the nasty bugs that can make us so ill, whether it's catching a common cold or something much more deadly such as tuberculosis, the second biggest killer in the modern world.

Do you know your carbon cycle from your carbon footprint? Can you tell your greenhouse effect from your green house? And what exactly is a tipping point? If any of these questions leave you confused, then "Basher Science: Climate Change" is the book for you. From El Nino and hurricanes to deforestation and population growth of scale - this is a totally comprehensible guide to a fast-moving, essential topic. Subjects covered in this book include: ice caps, the greenhouse effect, global warming, the butterfly effect, atmospheric systems, acid rain, ocean systems, acidification, fossil fuels, heat waves, urbanization, carbon footprint, recycling, renewable energy, biofuels, and nuclear power.

Do you know your carbon cycle from your carbon footprint? Can you tell your greenhouse effect from your green house? And what exactly is a tipping point? If any of these questions leave you confused, then "Basher Science: Climate Change" is the book for you. From El Nino and hurricanes to deforestation and population growth of scale - this is a totally comprehensible guide to a fast-moving, essential topic. Subjects covered in this book include: ice caps, the greenhouse effect, global warming, the butterfly effect, atmospheric systems, acid rain, ocean systems, acidification, fossil fuels, heat waves, urbanization, carbon footprint, recycling, renewable energy, biofuels, and nuclear power.