Basher Science: Extreme Biology
Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionizing biology, from advances in medicine to genetic engineering.
- Is there an animal that can survive in outer space?
- How long does a face transplant take?
- Can we 3D print new organs?
Meet the world’s toughest bacterium and a biologically immortal flatworm whilst learning about epigenetics, superbugs, nanomedicine and cloning. Extreme Biology is a compelling guide to developments at the very forefront of science – a must-read for anyone wishing to understand, and engage with, modern biology.
Basher's unique illustrations combine with chatty, first-person text by expert author Dan Green to hook even the most reluctant readers and help them to understand the science behind the headlines. This is the ideal companion to Basher Science: Biology and other titles in the Basher Science series.
Simon Basher is an internationally recognized illustrator, author, and artist. His range of work includes large-scale paintings, animation, printmaking, and digital media. He is best known for creating and illustrating an innovative series of books that make science and other topics fun and accessible for grade-school students. His book catalog includes the series Basher Science, Basher Basics, Bobo, and the Basher preschool range. Basher books are available in over twenty countries and have sold over three million copies worldwide.
Dan Green is the voice of Basher, the author of numerous Basher titles including Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Rocks and Minerals and Human Body. He has an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, where he specialised in geology. He's a journalist and science writer with a brilliant knack for science communication.