Jack Challoner
SCIENCE WRITER
Award winning author of
the Maker Lab series,
The Diary of Curious Cuthbert,
and more than fifty other acclaimed books on science and technology.
Some of my recent books ...
Illustrated book written in rhyme that explains the behaviour of water (7 to 12 year-olds).
The importance of images in the practice and communication of science (teen/adult.).
The tale of scientist and inventor Cuthbert Armeeni, written in rhyme (7 - 12 year-olds.).
Making science accessible, interesting, fun, memorable, engaging, relevant ...
After earning a degree in physics, I trained to become a teacher and subsequently worked at the Science Museum in London. Eventually, I transitioned to a full-time career as a writer and science presenter. Since then, I have authored books for a variety of publishers, such as The MIT Press, Chicago University Press, Quarto, Bloomsbury, DK, and Wiley.
Maker Lab, published by DK
School visits
I am available for school visits! Typically, I visit primary schools, where I perform scientific demonstrations and talk about science and about being a writer. Often, I will also do a reading – recently I have begun reading excerpts from my upcoming series of books, Rhyme and Reason. More on that soon …
I can tailor my sessions to any year group and any scientific topic. If you would like me to visit your school, why not get in touch, or if you prefer, contact me via Contact an Author.
At a primary school in 2024
All My Books
The Diary of Curious Cuthbert
Explaining Science Publishing, 2017.
Rhyme & Reason: Why Do Things Fall Down?
Explaining Science Publishing, 2024.
Rhyme & Reason: What is Water?
Explaining Science Publishing, 2024.
Seeing Science – Making the Invisible Visible
The MIT Press, 2022.
Water: A Scientific History
The MIT Press, 2021.
TECH Lab (Inventor Lab in the UK)
DK / Smithsonian, 2019.
STEM Lab (Science Lab in the UK)
DK / Smithsonian, 2019.
The Atom: The Building Block of Everything
The MIT Press, October 2018.
Maker Lab Outdoors – 25 Super Cool Projects
DK, October 2017.
The Diary of Curious Cuthbert
Explaining Science Publishing, 2017.
Above and Below: Modern Physics for All
Explaining Science Publishing, 2017.
iExplore: The Brain
Carlton Books, 2017.
Maker Lab – 28 Super Cool Projects
(UK title: Home Lab)
DK / Smithsonian, 2016.
The Cell: A Visual Tour of the Building Block of Life
Ivy Press/Chicago University Press, 2015.
The Science Museum Souvenir Guide
Carlton Books, 2013.
Real Lives: John Snow
A&C Black (Bloomsbury), 2013.
The Elements: An Interactive Guide
to the Building Blocks of our Universe
Carlton Books, 2012.
The Story of Science
Weldon Owen, 2012.
Amazing Weather Facts and Trivia
Quarto/Chartwell Books, 2012.
Amazing Body Facts and TriviaQuarto/Chartwell Books, 2011.
GENIUS – Inventors Who Changed the World
Carlton Books, 2010.
1001 Inventions that Changed the World
Cassell Illustrated, 2009.
Desirable Future:
Consumer Electronics in Tomorrow’s World
Wiley, 2008.
Giant Leaps: Mankind’s Greatest Scientific Advances
Boxtree MacMillan, 2006.
The Science of Aliens
Prestel, 2005.
Essential Science: Artificial Intelligence
DK, 2003.
Essential Science: Digital Revolution
DK, 2002.
Eyewitness: Hurricane and Tornado
DK, 2001.
Hands-on Science: Light
Kingfisher, 2001.
The Atlas of Space
Aladdin/Watts, 2001.
Equinox: The Brain
Channel 4 Books, 2000.
Equinox: Space
Channel 4 Books, 2000.
What’s the Big Idea: Artificial Intelligence
Hodder Headline, 1999.
Baby Makers:
the History of Artificial Conception
Channel 4 Books, 1999.
Learn About Rocks and Minerals
Lorenz Books, 1999.
Ultimate Visual Dictionary of Science
DK, 1998.
What’s the Big Idea: Alien Life
Hodder Headline, 1998.
Magnets Detective File (activity pack)
Marshall Editions, 1997.
Visual Dictionary of Chemistry
DK, 1996.
Start-up Science
(a series of eight books)
Belitha Press, 1995-1996.
Visual Dictionary of Physics
DK, 1995.
Science Activity Pack
DK, 1994.
Eyewitness Science: Energy
DK, 1993.
The Explorer’s Handbook
Science Museum Publications, 1994.
My First Batteries and Magnets Book
DK, 1992.
My Science Book of Numbers
DK, 1992.
