Basher Science Mini: Pandemic

Discover the science behind pandemics and how to stay safe in this informative and engaging illustrated guide for kids.

Do you know what happens when Virus goes viral? How does Immune System fight infection when it strikes? And why do masks matter?

Kids need real science information about the Covid-19 pandemic that has kept them away from school, their parents away from work, and may even have harmed people they know and love. Basher Science Mini: Pandemic provides approachable and easily understandable information in a format kids know and love, with a mix of science and humour to make these difficult times less frightening.

From Smallpox to Social Distancing, this book is crammed with bad actors from the world of pandemics. Find out about history's nastiest diseases, then discover how Vaccine, Treatment and Clinical Trial help to beat back today's viruses. Turn to Hygiene, Face Mask, Lockdown and Resourcefulness for advice on keeping safe physically – and mentally.

Basher's distinctive, colourful illustrations and Tom Jackson's lively, engaging text demystify pandemics, while informing kids about the coronavirus that has changed their lives. Perfect for children ages 7 and up, this timely book explains COVID-19, pandemics, epidemics, and other key concepts in an accessible way.