Tom Jackson

Tom Jackson is a science writer based in Bristol, UK, specializing in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives through the stories of their discoverers. With nearly 20 years of experience, he has written over 80 books and contributed to hundreds more on topics ranging from natural history to physics, previously working as a zoo keeper, travel writer, buffalo catcher, and filing clerk. He writes for adults and children across books, magazines, and TV, and lives in Bristol with his wife and three children.[1][2][3]

science natural history technology
The Magic School Bus Presents: Volcanoes & Earthquakes: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
The Magic School Bus Presents: Volcanoes & Earthquakes: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
2014
Magic School Bus Presents: Planet Earth: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
Magic School Bus Presents: Planet Earth: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
2014
Mathematics An Illustrated History of Numbers
Mathematics An Illustrated History of Numbers
2012
Magic School Bus Presents: Volcanoes & Earthquakes: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
Magic School Bus Presents: Volcanoes & Earthquakes: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
2014
Magic School Bus Presents: Our Solar System
Magic School Bus Presents: Our Solar System
2014
Magic School Bus Presents: Volcanoes & Earthquakes: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
Magic School Bus Presents: Volcanoes & Earthquakes: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
2014
Magic School Bus Presents: Dinosaurs: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
Magic School Bus Presents: Dinosaurs: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
2014
Magic School Bus Presents: Planet Earth: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
Magic School Bus Presents: Planet Earth: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
2014
Wolves (Mini Encyclopedia)
Wolves (Mini Encyclopedia)
2024
How do we stop climate change?: Mind Mappers: Making Difficult Subjects Easy to Understand
How do we stop climate change?: Mind Mappers: Making Difficult Subjects Easy to Understand
2021
National Geographic Countries of the World: South Korea
National Geographic Countries of the World: South Korea
2007
Magic School Bus Presents: Insects: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
Magic School Bus Presents: Insects: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
2015
The Perfect Resume: Today's Ultimate Job Search Tool
The Perfect Resume: Today's Ultimate Job Search Tool
2004
Philosophy: An Illustrated History of Thought
Philosophy: An Illustrated History of Thought
2014
Frog: A Photographic Portrait
Frog: A Photographic Portrait
2008
Magic School Bus Presents: Insects: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
Magic School Bus Presents: Insects: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
2014
Physics: An Illustrated History of the Foundations of Science
Physics: An Illustrated History of the Foundations of Science
2013
The Universe An Illustrated History of Astronomy
The Universe An Illustrated History of Astronomy
2012
Magic School Bus Presents: Dinosaurs: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
Magic School Bus Presents: Dinosaurs: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
2014
Exploring Nature: Parrots & Rainforest Birds: Macaws, Hummingbirds, Flamingos, Toucans And Other Exotic Species, All Shown In More Than 180 Pictures
Exploring Nature: Parrots & Rainforest Birds: Macaws, Hummingbirds, Flamingos, Toucans And Other Exotic Species, All Shown In More Than 180 Pictures
2014
Is Time Travel Possible?: Theories About Time (Beyond the Theory: Science of the Future)
Is Time Travel Possible?: Theories About Time (Beyond the Theory: Science of the Future)
2018
Animals, Birds & Fish of North America, the Illustrated Encyclopedia of: A Natural History and Identification Guide to the Captivating Indigenous Wildlife of the United States of America and Canada
Animals, Birds & Fish of North America, the Illustrated Encyclopedia of: A Natural History and Identification Guide to the Captivating Indigenous Wildlife of the United States of America and Canada
2012
The World Encyclopedia of Animals
The World Encyclopedia of Animals
2004
The Magnificent Book of Animals
The Magnificent Book of Animals
2023