Tom Jackson

Why does an astronaut bouncing on the moon weigh more than you do down on Earth? And what has the three bears' porridge got to do with Earth? (It's not too hot, not too cold, it’s just right.) In this funny and at times mind-boggling introduction to physics, you’ll learn everything from basic ideas like the structure of atoms and the radiation spectrum to BIG ideas like the Big Bang and how Isaac Newton figured out the law of gravity simply because an apple fell on his head. You’ll also learn about some of the exciting things physicists are discovering today about science. Is time travel possible? Do robots think like humans? Brimming full of informative and accessible text, and illustrated with fun and brilliant colourful artwork, turn the pages and start your very own Physics adventure!

- Which member of the Piece Patrol is the most powerful?- Can you tell a pin from a fork?- Who is the greatest chess player of all time?Basher’s Chess has the answers to these questions and more. Get to know the major players on the chessboard and find out the different moves they make to try and capture King. See how a game of chess unfolds from Opening to Endgame and pick up some top tips and strategies along the way. Meet the world’s greatest chess players – including Abhimanyu Mishra, Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgár – and discover how you, too, can become a master of the game!Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic – a brilliant way to communicate science, history and geography.

Robots, Gadgets, and Artificial Intelligence is the perfect way for young readers to get to grips with the basic principles of the subject and its terminology. With a clear and entertaining explanation, comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, it reveals what AI is, how robots have evolved, and the role they could play in the future...

From top experts in the world of science comes this definitive and clear guide to biology, published in partnership with the Royal Society of Biology. In Your Expert Guide: Biology for Young Scientists, discover the foundations of this crucial and exciting branch of science. Learn to think like a biologist, understand what makes up a living thing and explore the biological building blocks of everything around you - from the first organisms on Earth to the slime moulds in the forest, from the lab to the South Pole. Get an expert view of how biology underpins our understanding of life! Published in partnership with The Royal Society of Biology, a renowned organisation dedicated to a world that values biology's contribution to improving life for all. With approachable artwork by Ola Szpunar, curious readers age 8+ can see biology come alive. Books in the Your Expert Guide series: With Royal Society of Chemistry: The Periodic Table / Chemistry for Young Scientists With Royal Society of Biology: The Human Body / Biology for Young Scientists With Institute of Physics: The Universe / Physics for Young Scientists

Packed with comic strips, fun facts, and easy-to-understand diagrams, this book makes learning about space both educational and entertaining. Meet funny characters who explain the structure of the solar system, how rockets work, how gravity works and more. Perfect for children aged 7 plus, the Science Toons series turns science into an adventure with colourful comic illustrations and laugh-out-loud moments. Titles in the series: The Human Body / Animals and Plants / Changing States / Materials / Planet Earth / Space / Sound and Light / Forces and Motion.

Packed with comic strips, fun facts, and easy-to-understand diagrams, this book makes learning about planet Earth both educational and entertaining. Meet funny characters who explain what happens inside a volcano, what earthquakes are, how mountains form and more. Perfect for children aged 7 plus, the Science Toons series turns science into an adventure with colourful comic illustrations and laugh-out-loud moments. Titles in the series: The Human Body / Animals and Plants / Changing States / Materials / Planet Earth / Space / Sound and Light / Forces and Motion.

From top experts in biology education comes this definitive guide to the human body, published in partnership with the Royal Society of Biology

Drömmer du om hund, men är osäker på vilken ras som passar dig och dina behov bäst? Det här är ett omfattande lexikon som beskriver mer än 100 av de vanligaste raserna för oss svenskar. Här samlas fakta, bakgrund och hundarnas egenskaper i en överskådlig guide för den som är nyfiken på att lära sig mer. Varje ras presenteras med tydliga beskrivningar av temperament, aktivitetsnivå, pälsvård, storlek och ursprung. Boken inkluderar även nordiska vanliga raser såsom jämthund, dans-svensk gårdshund och finsk lapphund. Samt de nya populära mixraserna labradoodle, goldendoodle och cockerpoo. Du får veta vilka raser som passar en aktiv livsstil, vilka som trivs bäst i familjeliv och vilka som kräver extra stimulans och träning. Boken är även genomillustrerad med bilder på hundar från varje ras. Perfekt för dig som vill fördjupa dina kunskaper om människans bästa vän och en oumbärlig uppslagsbok för alla hundälskare! Tom Jackson är en brittisk författare och populärvetenskaplig skribent som har skrivit ett stort antal böcker om djur, natur och vetenskap för både barn och vuxna. Han är känd för att göra fakta lättillgänglig, engagerande och pedagogisk, ofta med fokus på fascinerande djurfakta och tydliga förklaringar. Hans böcker har getts ut internationellt och uppskattas för att kombinera noggrann research med ett inspirerande och lättläst tilltal.

Packed with comic strips, fun facts, and easy-to-understand diagrams, this book makes learning about materials both educational and entertaining. Meet funny characters who explain what makes materials strong, what transparent means and which materials will keep you dry in wet weather. Perfect for children aged 7 plus, the Science Toons series turns science into an adventure with colourful comic illustrations and laugh-out-loud moments. Titles in the series: The Human Body / Animals and Plants / Changing States / Materials / Planet Earth / Space / Sound and Light / Forces and Motion.

Packed with comic strips, fun facts, and easy-to-understand diagrams, this book makes learning about changing states both educational and entertaining. Meet funny characters who explain why solids have a fixed state, what the water cycle is, and why salt melts ice and snow. Perfect for children aged 7 plus, the Science Toons series turns science into an adventure with colourful comic illustrations and laugh-out-loud moments. Titles in the series: The Human Body / Animals and Plants / Changing States / Materials / Planet Earth / Space / Sound and Light / Forces and Motion.

Threatened by hunting, habitat loss, and competition with humans, big cats are so much more than just powerful predators – they are extraordinary creatures that have adapted in all kinds of ways to survive in their allotted places in the natural world. Read Big Cats and discover the many breeds of cats including the familiar faces of the African lion, Bengal tiger, puma, Canadian lynx and snow leopard, alongside exploring intriguing facts about lesser-known species such as the jaguarundi, clouded leopard, ocelot and bobcat. The book showcases species from around the world in their stunning natural landscapes: the pumas of South America, making their home in the Andean mountains, the African lion found in the blistering sun of the savannah, and the northern lynx stalking prey in the freezing temperatures within the Arctic Circle. With detailed captions explaining the origins, habitat and characteristics of these wild, powerful creatures, Big Cats is a lively photographic guide in 195 brilliant images.

How does a mudskipper fish manage to “walk” on land? Why is the Hoatzin also known as ‘The Stinkbird’? And once the female Pipa toad has laid her eggs, where does she put them? The answers? The mudskipper can “walk” using its pectoral fins, the Hoatzin has a unique digestive system which gives the bird a manure-like odour, and the female Pipa Toad embeds its eggs on its back where they develop to adult stage. Illustrated throughout with outstanding colour photographs, Strange Animals presents the most unusual aspects of 100 of the most unusual species. The selection spans a broad spectrum of wildlife, from the tallest land living mammal, the giraffe, to the light, laughing chorus of Australian kookaburra birds, from the intelligence of the Bottlenose dolphin to octopuses that change colour when they dream to the slow pace of the three-toed sloth. Arranged geographically, the photographs are accompanied by fascinating captions, which explain the quirky characteristics of each entry. Including egg-laying mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, cannibalistic insects and other invertebrates, Strange Animals is a compelling introduction to some of nature’s most curious beasts.

Illustrated throughout with 200 outstanding photographs, Endangered Animals presents an in-depth look at around 100 species of animal from around the world, all of which are currently endangered or threatened according to the annual list drawn up by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). The selection spans a broad spectrum of wildlife, from large, charismatic mammals such as the Bengal tiger to lesser-known species such as New Zealand’s kakapo, the world’s only flightless parrot, which was once presumed to be extinct. Each continent is covered, with examples carefully drawn from every habitat – from the mysterious aye-aye of Madagascar’s shrinking rainforest, to the shy spectacled bear of the high Andes. Arranged geographically, each photographic entry is supported by a fascinating caption, which explains the animal’s current plight and whether it is critically endangered or classified as vulnerable. From the Ethiopian wolf to the Bengal tiger to monk seal and dugong, Endangered Animals is a fascinating introduction to some of the most threatened species on the planet.

Funny comic strips combine with facts to help children engage with the science of the human body. Packed with comic strips, fun facts, and easy-to-understand diagrams, this book makes learning about bones, muscles, digestion and more, both educational and entertaining. Meet funny characters who explain how the heart pumps, how senses work and what happens to food in the body. Perfect for children aged 7 plus, the Science Toons series turns science into an adventure with colourful comic illustrations and laugh-out-loud moments. Titles in the series: The Human Body / Animals and Plants / Changing States / Materials / Planet Earth / Space / Sound and Light / Forces and Motion.

Funny comic strips combine with facts to help children engage with the science of animals and plants. Packed with comic strips, fun facts, and easy-to-understand diagrams, this book makes learning about the science of living things, both educational and entertaining. Meet funny characters who explain how animals and plants get their food, how animals are classified, what food chains are and more. Perfect for children aged 7 plus, the Science Toons series turns science into an adventure with colourful comic illustrations and laugh-out-loud moments. Titles in the series: The Human Body / Animals and Plants / Changing States / Materials / Planet Earth / Space / Sound and Light / Forces and Motion.