Books by Tom Jackson

Updated new edition 2020. A beautifully illustrated reference guide to animals across the globe, with a natural history introduction and extensive visual directory, in an updated new large-format edition.

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...

Illustrated throughout with 200 outstanding colour 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).

In this follow-on to Football Atlas, Space Atlas and Ocean Atlas readers will be taken on a journey to the prehistoric world! On this Amazing Adventure readers will discover the mysteries of dinosaur origins, clues to what they looked like, how they survived, where they lived, and why they became extinct.

We're not just smart computers! We do stuff that you humans think only you can do such as reasoning, recognizing faces, playing games, and even making art.Basher Science Mini: Artificial Intelligence explains what artificial intelligence is and how computers are aiding humans in everyday tasks. Artificial intelligence is already shaping the world and computers will be taking on more and more human-type tasks in the future. But there's no need to be afraid of AI. It is here to help, not takeover, despite what you might see in sci fi films.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.

Learn all about the weird and wonderful human body, discovering everything from how we see, smell and taste to how our muscles work. Full of facts and information about the body, as well as highly detailed illustrations, this book will answer any questions a curious mind might have about exactly how the body works.

Most of the world's exquisite and rare bird species are found in tropical rainforests - the Amazon, Sumatra, Borneo, Daintree Rainforest in Australia, and the Congo basin in Africa. With full captions explaining the origins, habitat and behaviour of these exotic creatures, Tropical Birds is a concise exploration in 180 brilliant photographs.

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

Earth's history in one day... This illustrated book covers the most interesting and high-impact moments of our planet's geological history, while charting the evolution of life on Earth, from ancient single-celled organisms to the species we know today, until modern humans appear - at just four seconds to midnight.

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.

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 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.

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