Basher Basics: Math A Book You Can Count On

Not content to stick with science, Basher is setting out to bring some neighborliness to another tricky subject'”Math. Meet Add, who just likes to bring things together, and Subtract who is a negative kind of guy. Let's not forget Multiply who is always in a rush for more, more, more. And what's with the mysterious X? As a bonus, each page has a quick puzzle to demonstrate the concept.

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!

School Library Journal[another] visually appealing introduction to the sciences. . . . [This is a] worthwhile library purchase [that] would make [a] handy curriculum supplement. BooklistReminiscent of Japanese cartoons, the colorful, iconic illustrations of the characters are appealing enough to disarm many mathphobic students, while those who love the subject will be in their element. The accompanying poster can be easily detached from the back cover. Appealing to a broad range of readers, this little book introduces plenty of ideas to build on while presenting familiar concepts in a fresh way.