Isabel Thomas Explained

Isabel Thomas is a British author of science books for children. She has written more than 150 books.^{[1] [2]}

Books

Her books include:

• This Book is Not Rubbish: 50 Ways to Ditch Plastic, Reduce Rubbish and Save the World! (2018), about how children can make their lives more eco-friendly.^{[3] [4]} An American version of the book was titled This Book Is Not Garbage: 50 Ways to Ditch Plastic, Reduce Trash, and Save the World!^[5]
• Moth: An Evolution Story (2019), about the evolution of the peppered moth, illustrated by Daniel Egnéus. It won the 2020 AAAS/Subaru prize for excellence in science Books for children’s science picture books.^{[6] [7]}
• Exploring the Elements: A Complete Guide to the Periodic Table (2020), illustrated by Sara Gillingham.^{[8] [9] [10]}
• Fox: A Circle of Life Story (2020), a picture book about the death of a mother fox, illustrated by Daniel Egnéus.^{[11] [12]} It tells a scientific story about what happens to a body after death.^{[13] [14]} The Guardian called it "the perfect book for talking to children about death."
• The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions (2022), according to the Lancashire Evening Post, "the perfect brain-soothing bedtime book for your busy little bees."^[15]

Her work has been translated into more than 30 languages.^[16]

Other work

She is a writer for Whizz Pop Bang and The Week Junior Science + Nature, British science magazines for children.^{[17] [18]}

Personal life

Thomas is married and has three children. She lives near Cambridge.

External links

• • Isabel Thomas reads from her book Moth: An Evolution Story

Notes and References

1. Web site: Meet award-winning science writer Isabel Thomas . . 10 October 2021 . 14 February 2021.
2. Web site: Thomas . Isabel . isabel thomas » about . isabelthomas.co.uk . 10 October 2021.
3. Web site: Carrier . Rhonda . Top kids' books to save the environment . . 10 October 2021 . en-gb . 8 April 2019.
4. Web site: Barrett . Amy . 29 of the best science books for kids to read right now . . 10 October 2021 . en . 1 August 2021.
5. Web site: THIS BOOK IS NOT GARBAGE . . 10 October 2021 . en . 15 December 2020.
6. Web site: Moth: An Evolution Story . AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books . . 10 October 2021.
7. Web site: Enriquez . Grace . Follow Human Impact to Hope in Moth: An Evolution Story . The Classroom Bookshelf . . 10 October 2021 . 15 October 2019.
8. News: Krauss . Jennifer . Gift Books for Children (That Adults Will Also Love) . 10 October 2021 . . 27 November 2020.
9. News: Cox Gurdon . Meghan . Holiday Gift Books 2020: Children's Books . 10 October 2021 . . 19 November 2020.
10. Web site: EXPLORING THE ELEMENTS . Kirkus Reviews . 10 October 2021 . en . 29 September 2020.
11. News: Russell Williams . Imogen . Children's books roundup – the best new picture books and novels . 10 October 2021 . . 31 October 2020 . en.
12. News: Spencer . Alex . Fox picture book helps children understand death . 10 October 2021 . . 4 October 2020 . en.
13. Web site: FOX . Kirkus Reviews . 10 October 2021 . en . 30 July 2021.
14. Web site: What happens when we die? . BBC . . 10 October 2021 . 1 October 2020.
15. News: Norfolk . Pam . A grumpy grump, a daily dinosaur and fairy tale magic by various authors – children’s book reviews . 24 November 2022 . . 2 November 2022 . en.
16. Book: Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2022 . 22 July 2021 . Bloomsbury Publishing . 978-1-4729-8284-1 . en.
17. Web site: Online directories Whizz, bang, pop . . 24 November 2022.
18. Web site: Discover Moth, written by Isabel Thomas, illustrated by Daniel Egneus. . The Great Science Share for Schools . . 10 October 2021 . 13 May 2021.