Bøker av Tom Jackson

A unique take on the eco-friendly technology that will help to save the planet.

With full captions explaining how the species act in a group, communicate, hunt and feed, and rear its young, Monkeys is a brilliant examination in 230 outstanding colour photographs of this remarkable species.

Honey bees, bumblebees, mining bees, dwarf bees, carpenter, leafcutter and mason bees: bees come in many different types, with more than 16,000 species worldwide. Bees is an outstanding collection of photographs showing these fascinating insects in their natural habitat.

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, kept their parents away from work, and may even have harmed people they know and love. And they want information about how to deal with their feelings, too. The Basher mix of science and humour makes these difficult times less frightening by providing approachable and easily understandable information in a format kids know and love.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. And turn to Hygiene, Face Mask, Lockdown and Resourcefulness for advice on keepingsafe physically - and mentally.Basher's distinctive, colourful illustrations and Tom Jackson's lively, engaging text will demystify pandemics, while informing kids about the coronavirus that has changed their lives.

Introduces readers to periodic table of elements. This book helps readers discover what the table reveals about the distinct properties of each major group of elements and how the elements are used in everyday life.

Here is the essential guide to biology, an authoritative reference book and timeline that examines how we have uncovered the secrets of life-the most complex process in the Universe.

Here is the essential guide to the human brain, an authoritative reference book and timeline that examines the three pounds of matter inside our heads that does all our thinking for us. The human brain has 100 billion nerve cells connected by thousands more to every corner of the body.

Here is the essential guide to philosophy, an authoritative yet fun reference book and timeline on the compilation of human knowledge. Both art and science attempt answers to the big questions- what is truth, how to be good, and where did we come from?-but philosophy is the interpreter we turn to verify it all.

Illustrated with over 150 photographs, Penguins features a variety of species, from the Emperor, Chinstrap and Adelie penguins in the Antarctic to the Magellanic, Southern Rockhopper and Yellow-crested Macaroni penguins of Chile.

The reality of autonomous machines with artificial intelligence is becoming more real every day. The ability of machines to think and learn fascinates everyone, but now even the most reluctant readers have a chance to engage in learning about the history and future of robotics.

This book explores some of the major ideas in cosmology, bringing quarks, preons, hypothetical subparticles, pulsars, galaxies, the Big Bang theory, dark energy and gravitational waves to life with accessible language and vivid full-colour artwork.

This book finally makes it possible for them to access the latest information about genetic engineering, stem cells, heredity and the idea that humans may be able to manipulate the process of reproduction to create the offspring they want.

The idea that alien life exists has gripped writers, artists, thinker, and scientists throughout history. With full-colour artwork and accessible main text and fact boxes, readers enjoy indulging in alien theories while also learning about science and history.

An informative and fun book for children curious about how the human body works.

Discover the animals with the most sophisticated and highly-developed survival techniques and how the process of evolution has helped perfect them.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARK HADDONIn Postcard From The Past, Tom Jackson has gathered a collection of the funniest, weirdest and most moving real messages from the backs of old postcards.'Sublimely funny' Jason Hazeley, author of the Ladybird Books for Grown Ups'My favourite Twitter account is now my favourite book. Irresistible!' Jill Mansell'This book is an absolute treat' Holly Walsh'Transfixing, beguiling, warmly haunting. These are the ghosts of a childhood' Robin Ince'A hilarious and occasionally disturbing look at how the British remain resolutely small-minded wherever they go' Charlie Higson'Six by four inch portions of pure heaven' Rachel Johnson'Somehow both poignant and deeply creepy' Samira Ahmed'One of Twitter's most nourishing concepts - each one arriving like a bonsai Alan Bennett play' Danny Baker'Beautiful. Inspiring. Educational. Hilarious' Emma Freud'One of the saddest and funniest picture books you're ever likely to read' Owen Hatherley, author of The Ministry of Nostalgia'Hilarious, haunting, silly, poetic and profound' Danny Wallace'A book of rare and genuine beauty' James O'Brien, LBC

Here is the essential guide to the Periodic Table, an authoritative reference book and timeline with at-a-glance information for every element. The Periodic Table, set out by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869, is the result of centuries of accumulated knowledge.

Discover the animals with the most sophisticated and highly-developed survival techniques and how the process of evolution has helped perfect them.

The biggest and smallest issues in physics are addressed in this fun and illustrated guide to the work of the forces both in amazing spectacles and everyday life. Particularly suitable in year 3 and Key Stage 2.

With more than 750 outstanding colour artworks, Animals is an authoritatively researched book that celebrates the natural world. Each featured animal is shown in great detail with its characteristics and colouring, with an informative caption and a box of key facts including height, weight, diet and lifespan.

The structures and workings of our bodies explained in 200 illustrations

The fastest way to grasp the basics of genetics and evolution

One of the three basic states of matter, this title provides insight into the properties of gases. It helps readers discover what gases are, how they react when heated or under pressure, and the gases that make up the atmosphere.

The rainforests and tropics are all full of beautiful birds - and this fantastic information-packed book reveals all aspects of their lives. With focus features, did-you-know facts and more than 180 photographs and illustrations, this book will appeal to all young natural history enthusiasts.