Steve Parker (writer) facts for kids

Steve Parker is a British author who writes exciting science books. He creates books for both kids and adults. Steve has written over 300 books. He has also helped edit or contribute to 150 more.

Meet Steve Parker: Science Writer

Early Life and Education

Steve Parker was born in Warrington, England, in 1952. He went to Strodes College. Later, he studied Zoology at the University of Wales, Bangor. He earned a top degree in this subject.

Working in Science and Publishing

Steve worked as a scientist at the famous Natural History Museum. He helped create exhibits there. He also worked as an editor for Dorling Kindersley Publishers. He was an editor for a medical magazine too. In the late 1980s, he became a full-time writer. Steve is a Senior Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London. This means he is a respected expert in animal science. He lives in Suffolk with his family.

Steve Parker's Amazing Books

Writing for Young Readers

Steve Parker started his writing career with the popular Eyewitness series. These books were full of amazing facts and pictures. He wrote 10 books for this series in the late 1980s and 1990s. Since then, he has worked with many children's book publishers. His books have been nominated for several awards. These include the Blue Peter Book Award.

Award-Winning Science Books

In 2009, Steve co-wrote The Complete Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils of the World. He worked with John Farndon on this book. In 2013, his book Science Crazy won a big award. It received the UK School Library Association's Information Book Award. Another book, Fizzing Physics, also won the Hampshire Information Book Award that year.

Exploring Big Ideas for Everyone

Steve Parker also writes books for adults. One popular book is The Human Body Book, which sold over a million copies. His book Kill or Cure, an Illustrated History of Medicine became a New York Times Science Bestseller in 2014. It also won an award from the British Medical Association.

In 2015, Steve was the main editor for Evolution: The Whole Story. This book explained how life on Earth has changed over time. The magazine New Scientist called it a "friendly book" that "breathes life into everything."

In 2016, he created Medicine: The Definitive Visual History. He also worked on BODY: The infographic book of us. He teamed up with the Natural History Museum for Colour and Vision: Through the Eyes of Nature. In 2017, he wrote about exciting topics like dinosaurs, oceans, and robots. His book In Focus: Seas and Oceans won an award in 2018. This was his second time winning the School Library Information Book award.

Sharing Science with Students

Steve Parker loves to share his knowledge. He travels all over Britain to visit schools and libraries. He gives talks and leads workshops. He also signs books at science events. He helps young people get excited about science.