Jane Eyre
2004, Usborne Publishing
The ultimate classic, retold and illustrated for younger readers.
Books:
Geography Fact Files
2004, Hodder Wayland
I contributed two books to this fact-filled series, great for school projects:
Mountains
Deserts
Body Art
2004, Heinemann Library
I wrote two books in this interesting four-part body art series on body modifications and decorations around the world.
Body Painting
Body Piercing
Vincent van Gogh
2004, Hodder Wayland
The very moving story of the archetypal troubled artist and late bloomer, with great artworks included.
Secret Worlds
2004, Raintree
I did two books in this series looking into the little-known lives of various animal families.
The Secret World of… Lizards – and -
The Secret World of… Octopuses – really among the most amazing creatures on Earth.
The Usborne Complete Book of the Human Body
2003, Usborne Publishing
Bumper illustrated book of the human body, filled with fab facts and photos. Skeletons, blood, how you think, optical illusions, views down oesophaguses – the works.
Cheetah
2003, Hodder
Introduction to the speediest, shyest and most surprising of big cats. Did you know cheetahs eat melons?
Awesome Bugs
2003-4, Franklin Watts
A series of five appealing amazing fact books on creepy-crawlies of all kinds. The titles are:
Spiders and Scorpions
Beetles, Bugs and Pests
Ants and Termites
Bees and Wasps
Butterflies and Moths
Genes and DNA
2003, Usborne Publishing
In-depth, brilliantly designed and illustrated introduction to this complex topic, including ethical debates as well as scientific explanations.
Golda Meir
2003, Heinemann Library
Biography of Israel’s often-forgotten leader, this is also a useful history of Israel and its conflicts.
All About Ancient Greece
2002, Hodder Wayland
Pocket guide to ancient Greek everyday life and culture.
Weird Wildlife
2002, Belitha Press
I contributed two books to this fascinating fact series:
Weird Wildlife: Plants
Weird Wildlife: Insects
Seasons
2001, Belitha Press
Four little books on the seasons for very young readers, gorgeously illustrated by Stephen Lewis.
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Easy Design on your Computer
2001, Usborne Publishing
Who needs InDesign? How to make posters, invites, cards, booklets etc. using just MS Word.
Famous Lives
2001-2, Hodder Wayland
I wrote two books in this biographical series:
Martin Luther King
Gandhi
Tiger
2001, Belitha Press
Compact but comprehensive introduction to the world’s biggest cat.
Peoples of the World
2001, Usborne Publishing
Co-written with Gillian Doherty et al. Wide-ranging book about the Earth’s countries, peoples and cultures.
Q&A: Rocks and Minerals
2000, Parragon
Answers to all kinds of questions on rocks and minerals.
Read About series
2000, Aladdin Books
I contributed four books to this bright, friendly fact-book series:
Read About: Mammals
Read About: Insects
Read About: Tornadoes
Read About: Earthquakes
Brain-Boosting Visual Logic Puzzles
2000, Lagoon Books
Co-written with Rich Garner, David King and Colin Russ. I don’t do puzzle books usually but this was a lot of fun.
The Usborne Book of Ghosts and Hauntings
1999, Usborne Publishing
Big, popular book of real-life ghost stories, along with investigations and explanations. I scared myself writing this…
The Usborne Encyclopedia of Planet Earth
1999, Usborne Publishing
Co-written with Gillian Doherty and Rebecca Treays. Lovely photo-filled Earth science encyclopedia.
The Usborne Book of Treasure Hunting
1998, Usborne Publishing
Co-written with Caroline Young. Stories of real-life treasure troves and how they were lost and found.
Paranormal Guides: Poltergeists?
1998, Usborne Publishing
Real-life accounts of spooky poltergeist cases, explored and investigated.
Tales of King Arthur and his Knights
1998, Usborne Publishing
Co-written with Felicity Brooks. Big, glossy, beautifully illustrated book with the famous stories retold.
The Adventures of Ulysses
1997, Usborne Publishing
My first retelling, closely following the Odyssey but retold in a modern, fast-moving style.
The World of Shakespeare
1996, Usborne Publishing
Co-written with Rebecca Treays. Popular introduction to everything about Shakespeare’s life and works. Winner of the TES Senior Information Book Award in 1997.
Starting Drawing
1996, Usborne Publishing
How to draw for young children, with lots of easy activities and tips.
The Usborne Computer Dictionary for Beginners
1995, Usborne Publishing
In-depth, illustrated guide to computing terms and jargon. A runner-up for the TES Senior Information Book Award, 1996.
How Do Bees Make Honey?
1994, Usborne Publishing
A little Usborne book for younger readers.