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Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · January 13, 2026
Engineering
By Tom Jackson · With Simon Basher
Uncover the secrets behind everyday machines and structures.
128 pages
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Tom Jackson
Biography
Tom Jackson is a science writer based in Bristol, UK. Tom specialises in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives. After almost 20 years of writing, Tom has uncovered a wealth of stories that help to bring technical content alive and create new ways of enjoying learning about science. In his time, Tom has been a zoo keeper, travel writer, buffalo catcher and filing clerk, but he now writes for adults and children, for books, magazines and TV.
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