2001

  • Eyewitness: Hurricane and Tornado

    Eyewitness: Hurricane and Tornado

    I was already interested in weather and climate before I was commissioned to write this book, so I really relished the thought of researching the science behind these extreme weather events. I’m proud of this book, the second I wrote in DK’s groundbreaking and influential Eyewitness series. From the publisher: Eyewitness: Hurricane & Tornado is a…

  • Hands-on Science: Light

    Hands-on Science: Light

    Coming up with the list of demonstrations for this book – and, of course, perfecting them all in my own kitchen – was a lot of fun. And writing the concise explanations for the science behind the demonstrations was challenging, but very rewarding.

  • The Atlas of Space

    The Atlas of Space

    I first became interested in astronomy when I borrowed a telescope from my school. Growing up in the city meant that I rarely saw the full beauty of the night sky, but my curiosity was piqued, and I was thirsty to know more. Now, decades on, I have my own telescope, and I know my…