Most Popular Books by Tom Jackson

The premise that alien life exists has had a grip on writers, artists, thinkers, and scientists since possibly the earliest days of civilization. This awesome text explores many of the critical parts of astrobiology from theories about exoplanets and the formation of solar systems to places like the Lowell Observatory and Roswell and people like H. G. Wells and Carl Sagan. Astrobiology, or the search for aliens, has never been so accessible as in this text. With full-color artwork and gripping, accessible main text, sidebars, and fact boxes, readers enjoy indulging in alien theories all the while learning science and history.

Find out where the world''s weirdest reptiles live and hunt, along with some of their most bizarre behaviors. Illustrated spreads engage young readers and keep them captivated as they learn accessible, fun facts.

A beautifully illustrated reference guide to animals across the globe, in an updated new large-format edition.

World, we’ve got a problem! Climate Change. Make that two problems as Pollution is in the frame. In Basher Science Mini: Green Technology, scientific wizardry rides to the planet’s rescue. From saving the birds and the bees, to cleaning up the seas and waving goodbye to plastics, green tech is part of the solution to climate change. Some solutions are really out there, take a bow Space Mirrors, while others are close to home, we see you, Solar Panels! And you, too, Electric Vehicle! Our motto is protect and repair. Let’s get started. 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.

The velociraptor was a fast, deadly hunter armed with long, hooked claws. The protoceratops was built to fight back, with an armored head, thick skin, and a strong bite. These dinosaurs were sworn enemies. Which one of them will win in a battle to the death?

Take a journey across the world to places ruled by animals. Discover a land where dragons roam, an icy beach where penguins gather, and an island where millions of crabs march to the sea. Travel across the globe to learn about these places, and more. Full-color photographs and fun traveler''s checklists help bring these amazing places to you. Let the adventure begin!

What is life like on the International Space Station? Can we survive on Mars? Why is Pluto no longer a planet? Just how big is the universe anyway? The ultimate guide to our galaxy, Space Atlas answers all these questions and more while exploring the far reaches of space, from our own planet to neutron stars, thousands of light years away. Showcasing significant locations in space which are explored in-depth with stunning illustrations, interesting fact files, diagrams and information on scientific achievements, this unique atlas tells you everything you could ever want to know about the universe, while taking you on a stunning visual journey through the stars. Featuring in-depth explorations of the Sun, the Earth, the solar system, black holes, quasars and the Milky Way, Space Atlas presents a mix of stunning, graphic illustrations and factual photographs that brings the subject of space to life in the most beautiful and informative way.

Learn how to collect the evidence and crack the case in Basher’s eye-opening guide to the world of forensic science. - What secrets do Tyre Track, Fingerprint and Bloodspatter hold? - How do DNA Collection and DNA Profiling help identify criminals? - Why are maggots, flies and beetles Forensic Entomologist’s best friends? With age-appropriate real-world examples, Basher’s world of forensic science has the answers to these questions, and more. Every crime scene is laced with traces left behind by the people doing wrong. Bagged, tagged and analysed, these traces help investigators work out how a crime unfolded. From Protective Clothing and Ballistics to Facial Recognition and Fire Investigator, Basher introduces the key players at the crime scene, back in the lab or out in the field. Look inside to get the lowdown on their crime-solving skills! Perfect for home or school, Basher''s highly original books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. They 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.

Learn about the fascinating and dangerous radioactive elements.

Introduces several examples of unusual and dangerous snakes, including the anaconda, king cobra, puff adder, sea krait, mamba, and rainbow boa.

Even the most reluctant readers will be fascinated to read about how twin astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly are a different age because Scott spent a year living on the International Space Station. This book looks at how time travel has been thought of from ancient times to modern day. It even discusses what humans might do if they could travel in time. From string theory to Einstein''s theory of relativity, Heisenberg''s uncertainty principle to the grandfather paradox, and wormholes to quantum physics, everything time travel related is discussed here in easy-to-understand language and complimented by vivid artwork on every spread.

The allosaurus is a fierce meat-eater with sharp claws and teeth that hunts in groups. The stegosaurus is a much heavier plant-eater covered in thick, protective plates. When these dinosaurs meet, there is a showdown! Learn about each dinosaur’s traits and discover which one of them will win in a fight to the death.

"From predatory orcas powering through the waves to green anacondas ready to deliver a deadly squeeze, this book captures a variety of dangerous animals through stunning illustrations. You''ll meet charging hippos, shocking eels, venomous snails, and poisonous frogs."--

There’s going to be a fight! The giganotosaurus was an enormous hunter that was as tall as a house. But it was small compared to the Argentinosaurus, probably the largest land animal that ever lived. When these dinosaurs meet there is going to be a battle! Which one will win?

Readers take to the air in this engaging book about the amazing technology behind birds. This book explores the remarkable structures and systems that make up the anatomy of a variety of different birds. It explains the mechanics behind the hovering hummingbird, the sprinting ostrich, and the swimming penguin. The book also investigates the nest-constructing skills of the weaverbird and the nut-crushing abilities of the toucan. Color photographs and fun fact boxes enrich the text. The technological twist on this life science concept is an exciting adventure into the world of birds!

Introduces several examples of unusual and sometimes harmful insects, including the scarab bettle, flea, cockroach, weevil, flesh fly, bedbug, and head louse.

A little monkey was drinking from the river when it saw the water move. Seconds later, the powerful jaws of the largest crocodile on earth, the saltwater crocodile, snapped closed around its little body. As fast as it had appeared from the water, the croc disappeared below the surface with its food. Young readers will explore the underwater world of this powerful reptile through clear text, full-color photos, and diagrams. Age-appropriate activities, such as describing the advantages of ambushing prey, give readers a chance to make observations and develop animal-science skills.

Relates facts about sharks, the biggest and most dangerous fish on the planet that can track their prey from more than a mile away.

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 humor 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 keeping safe physically—and mentally. Basher’s distinctive, colorful illustrations and Tom Jackson’s lively, engaging text will demystify pandemics, while informing kids about the coronavirus that has changed their lives.

A comprehensive exploration of our oceans, covering geography, ecosystems, and animals through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Map out the oceans layers, from the sunlight zone to the abyss, exploring the conditions within each zone and the different creatures that live there, as well as exploring features of the ocean floor such as underwater volcanoes, thermal vents, and the mid-Atlantic ridge. It also: Explores ocean currents and tides. Looks at the migrations of different ocean-dwelling creatures. Maps the sea bed, including information on how oceanographers gather their data Explores sea temperatures and ocean chlorophyll and plankton, looking at the impact these elements have on ecosystems. Looks at environmental issues such as pollution, acidification, ice-cap melt and rising temperatures.

Meet fire-breathing dragons, magical fairies, ancient monsters, and shapeshifting spirits as you take a journey through the fantastic realm of legend, myth, and folklore. From the blood-sucking vampire and the three-headed dog Cerberus to the beautiful unicorn and the powerful centaur, a myriad of fantasy creatures from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-format volume bursting with detailed full-color images. Fascinating facts accompany each illustration, so you can find out why looking at a basilisk means certain death, where to find a Yeti, and why you should never disturb an ogre. DOZENS OF FANTASY CREATURES: Learn about 36 giants, spirits, demons, and monsters. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these creatures of myth, folklore, and legend to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral mythology lovers of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Monsters, The Magnificent Book of Dragons, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and more!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Miley Cyrus looks up to Dolly Parton. But Parton isn''t just Cyrus''s godmother—she''s also her inspiration. From performing onscreen to creating music together, learn how they write songs, what their relationship is like, and how they give back to their fans.

From the earliest civilizations to present day, humans have sought to understand death. Today, technology complicates our conceptions of what it means to die, and what it means to be alive. This book presents the latest scientific research behind artificial life, the quest for immortality, the difference between human life and animal and plant life, and other topics. It separates scientific fact from conjecture, stimulating critical thinking and continued investigation of questions that shape our lives.

Things are heating up, but not in a good way! Every year, millions of people across the globe find themselves at the mercy of Heat Wave, Drought, or Flood—they’re friends of Climate Change, who is wreaking havoc on our planet. Step inside to learn more about these extreme characters. But first, let Weather System, Seasons, and Climate tell you how weather works. Find out just what it is about Climate Change that is making things more intense. And, whatever you do, don’t panic! Just as there are troublemakers in this turbulent world, there are heroes who want to calm things down: Flood Defenses and Firefighting will bring you up to speed. Basher Science Mini: Extreme Weather gives kids the lowdown on one of the most pressing problems that we face: extreme weather. Basher''s unique illustrations combine with chatty, first-person text by expert author Tom Jackson to hook even the most reluctant readers and help them to understand the science behind the headlines. Perfect for home or school, Basher''s highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable, and even lovable. With sales of over 3 million copies around the world, they are a brilliant way to communicate science, history, and geography.

Tackle the tough employment market and land the job you want. Today, more than ever, it takes a powerful resume to open doors to the opportunities you seek. Increasingly important as hiring systems change, the right resume defines your objectives, your talent, and the unique benefits you offer. Done right, it also gets this information into the hands of the right decision makers. Based on new research into hiring and staffing methods, executive search, electronic screening systems, and public and private job banks, The Perfect Resume puts you ahead of the pack, whether you are after your first job or a competitive senior slot. Learn how today’s employment process has radically altered the way resumes are used and jobs are filled Understand how to start from the roots of your values, needs, and desires, not simply published help wanted listings Assess your key strengths, capabilities, and experiences and focus them toward the situations you want most Choose formats and delivery methods that are best able to penetrate electronic and bureaucratic prescreening systems and get interviews Use e-mail and custom cover letters to spotlight your worth Review case histories showing how people with special needs adapted their resumes and letters to get heard Decide how to present yourself in a way that makes the most of your best

This concise, illuminating guide takes us on a comprehensive tour of our bodies, explaining how they work and why they work that way, from the basic unit of the cell, through the tissues and organs that make up the body''s systems, to how these systems work together to form a complete human being, from evolution, genetics, and conception through to disease, death, and how technology will transform the body of the future. The Human Body in Minutes covers the features and functions of all the major body systems including the skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, immune, reproductive, nervous, and hormonal systems, as well as human evolution, inheritance and genetics, human behavior, and illness and medicine. With 200 cutting-edge anatomical images, cross-sections, and closeups that detail and explain the brain, eye, heart, skin, skeleton, lung, kidney, ear, blood liver, stomach, muscles, veins, arteries, DNA, chromosomes, and all of the key features of our bodies, this is the perfect, easy reference to the anatomy, physiology, and science of the human body.

Readers take a dive underwater to take an in-depth look at the mechanics behind fish and other sea creatures. Marine creatures are made to fit their environments, whether they live in shallow reefs or the deep sea. This book describes the technology behind the super senses of sharks, the speed of a sailfish, and the propulsion of squid. How big are giant clams? How does a stonefish launch a sneak attack? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through fascinating text and fact boxes. Color photographs bring readers to the depths of the sea to come face-to-face with these mechanical wonders!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! One of Beyoncé’s biggest idols is Whitney Houston. The two met in a hotel lobby for the first time when she was just fifteen, but even before then, Beyoncé was influenced by Houston’s singing. Discover how both artists made it big, how they stole every stage, and more.

"Climate change is an important, yet complicated, subject. Beautiful illustrations from noted picture book illustrator Dragan Kordic combine with a straightforward narrative from science writer Tom Jackson to make this an enticing, fascinating, and illuminating read."--Provided by publisher.

The sport of robot obstacle courses is new but it already has many fans across the world. The goal is to get around a course or maze as quickly as possible. Don’t hit anything! Racers often build and program their own robots. In many races, the robots drive themselves and must find their own way around the course. Don’t get lost!

Explores shark attacks, including the true-life story of a young surfer who lost her arm in that way.

The idea that there might be other worlds has existed for centuries, and it lies inside ghost and fairy stories as well as more complex, science-based ideas, like those in quantum physics. Could there be a whole series of universes called a multiverse? This text defines reality, perception, probability, consciousness, and many other complex concepts in easy-to-understand language that''s complimented by vivid full-color artwork. Even the most observant reader won''t notice they''re learning science and history as they dive into dreams, the subconscious, hyperspace, Flatland, the Big Bang theory, Schrödinger''s cat, virtual reality, and other fascinating topics related to the study of reality.

Travel to Africa to meet the longest snake on the continent, the black mamba, which is also one of the fastest in the world. A dangerous cast of characters with comic-style illustrated spreads and dramatic photos will keep young readers turning the page to learn more about these deadly reptiles.

Relates facts about spiders, expert hunters that trap their prey and sometimes ambush their victims.

Examines the planet Earth, discussing its surface, orbit, atmosphere, landscape, core, and living organisms.

An indispensable tool for the amateur astronomer. Night Sky Explorer will help you learn everything a beginning stargazer needs to know. Use the included rotating planisphere to figure out which stars are currently visible, and the 128-page book to learn more about each celestial body. Key facts are presented in an easy-to-understand format, and sidebars offer fun trivia and illuminating anecdotes. Star maps feature the dominant constellations at any given time of the year, so you’ll be prepared for planetary enlightenment when the moon rises!

Profiles every element on the periodic table and describes their properties, when they were discovered, and how they are used in household materials