The Brainwaves
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The Brainwaves are cartoon
characters that populate Dorling Kindersley
's children's reference books.
The first title in the series, "How Nearly Everything Was Invented...by The Brainwaves" was first published in September 2006. It was written by Jilly MacLeod and Illustrated by Lisa Swerling
& Ralph Lazar
and is available in 14 languages. Awards and nominations include The Royal Society Prizes for Science Books (junior prize shortlist - 2007), The Washington Post
Book of the Week (April 2007) and The US Parent's Choice Awards (shortlist non-fiction 2006)).
The second title in the series, "How The Incredible Human Body Works...by The Brainwaves" was published in September 2007. It was written by Richard Walker
and Illustrated by Lisa Swerling
& Ralph Lazar
and is available in over a dozen languages. It was shortlisted for The Royal Society Prizes for Science Books (junior prize - 2008)
The third title in the series, "The Most Stupendous Atlas of the Whole Wide World...by The Brainwaves" was published in October 2008. It was written by Simon Adams and Illustrated by Lisa Swerling
& Ralph Lazar
.
The fourth title in the series, "The Most Explosive Science Book in the Universe...by The Brainwaves" was published in April 2009. It was written by Claire Watts and Illustrated by Lisa Swerling
& Ralph Lazar
and won a US Parent's Choice Award in June 2009.
The fifth title in the series, "The Greatest Intergalactic Guide to Space Ever...by The Brainwaves" was published in November 2009. It was written by Dorling Kindersley
and Illustrated by Lisa Swerling
& Ralph Lazar
The sixth title in the series, "The Most Brilliant Boldy Going Book of Exploration Ever" was published in 2010. It was written by Peter Chrisp
and Illustrated by Lisa Swerling
& Ralph Lazar
Cartoon
A cartoon is a form of two-dimensional illustrated visual art. While the specific definition has changed over time, modern usage refers to a typically non-realistic or semi-realistic drawing or painting intended for satire, caricature, or humor, or to the artistic style of such works...
characters that populate Dorling Kindersley
Dorling Kindersley
Dorling Kindersley is an international publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 51 languages. It is currently part of the Penguin Group....
's children's reference books.
The first title in the series, "How Nearly Everything Was Invented...by The Brainwaves" was first published in September 2006. It was written by Jilly MacLeod and Illustrated by Lisa Swerling
Lisa Swerling
Lisa Swerling is a writer, artist and illustrator. Partnering with her husband Ralph Lazar, they are best known for their cartoon characters Harold's Planet, Vimrod and The Brainwaves....
& Ralph Lazar
Ralph Lazar
Ralph Lazar is a writer, artist and illustrator. Partnering with his wife Lisa Swerling, they are best known for their cartoon creations Harold's Planet, Vimrod and The Brainwaves....
and is available in 14 languages. Awards and nominations include The Royal Society Prizes for Science Books (junior prize shortlist - 2007), The Washington Post
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...
Book of the Week (April 2007) and The US Parent's Choice Awards (shortlist non-fiction 2006)).
The second title in the series, "How The Incredible Human Body Works...by The Brainwaves" was published in September 2007. It was written by Richard Walker
Richard Walker
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and Illustrated by Lisa Swerling
Lisa Swerling
Lisa Swerling is a writer, artist and illustrator. Partnering with her husband Ralph Lazar, they are best known for their cartoon characters Harold's Planet, Vimrod and The Brainwaves....
& Ralph Lazar
Ralph Lazar
Ralph Lazar is a writer, artist and illustrator. Partnering with his wife Lisa Swerling, they are best known for their cartoon creations Harold's Planet, Vimrod and The Brainwaves....
and is available in over a dozen languages. It was shortlisted for The Royal Society Prizes for Science Books (junior prize - 2008)
The third title in the series, "The Most Stupendous Atlas of the Whole Wide World...by The Brainwaves" was published in October 2008. It was written by Simon Adams and Illustrated by Lisa Swerling
Lisa Swerling
Lisa Swerling is a writer, artist and illustrator. Partnering with her husband Ralph Lazar, they are best known for their cartoon characters Harold's Planet, Vimrod and The Brainwaves....
& Ralph Lazar
Ralph Lazar
Ralph Lazar is a writer, artist and illustrator. Partnering with his wife Lisa Swerling, they are best known for their cartoon creations Harold's Planet, Vimrod and The Brainwaves....
.
The fourth title in the series, "The Most Explosive Science Book in the Universe...by The Brainwaves" was published in April 2009. It was written by Claire Watts and Illustrated by Lisa Swerling
Lisa Swerling
Lisa Swerling is a writer, artist and illustrator. Partnering with her husband Ralph Lazar, they are best known for their cartoon characters Harold's Planet, Vimrod and The Brainwaves....
& Ralph Lazar
Ralph Lazar
Ralph Lazar is a writer, artist and illustrator. Partnering with his wife Lisa Swerling, they are best known for their cartoon creations Harold's Planet, Vimrod and The Brainwaves....
and won a US Parent's Choice Award in June 2009.
The fifth title in the series, "The Greatest Intergalactic Guide to Space Ever...by The Brainwaves" was published in November 2009. It was written by Dorling Kindersley
Dorling Kindersley
Dorling Kindersley is an international publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 51 languages. It is currently part of the Penguin Group....
and Illustrated by Lisa Swerling
Lisa Swerling
Lisa Swerling is a writer, artist and illustrator. Partnering with her husband Ralph Lazar, they are best known for their cartoon characters Harold's Planet, Vimrod and The Brainwaves....
& Ralph Lazar
Ralph Lazar
Ralph Lazar is a writer, artist and illustrator. Partnering with his wife Lisa Swerling, they are best known for their cartoon creations Harold's Planet, Vimrod and The Brainwaves....
The sixth title in the series, "The Most Brilliant Boldy Going Book of Exploration Ever" was published in 2010. It was written by Peter Chrisp
Peter Chrisp
Peter Chrisp is a British children's author of books on history. With over sixty books published, his various works include Blitzkrieg!, Dorling Kindersly's Ancient Egypt Revealed and Ancient Rome Revealed, The Spanish Conquests of the New World, and many more.He first began writing history after...
and Illustrated by Lisa Swerling
Lisa Swerling
Lisa Swerling is a writer, artist and illustrator. Partnering with her husband Ralph Lazar, they are best known for their cartoon characters Harold's Planet, Vimrod and The Brainwaves....
& Ralph Lazar
Ralph Lazar
Ralph Lazar is a writer, artist and illustrator. Partnering with his wife Lisa Swerling, they are best known for their cartoon creations Harold's Planet, Vimrod and The Brainwaves....