STEVE PARKER is an author, editor and consultant specializing in illustrated information books on the natural world, biology, technology and general sciences.
Steve has a First Class Honours BSc in Zoology and is a Senior Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London. He has worked on the staff at London’s Natural History Museum, and in house at various publishers including Dorling Kindersley and Haymarket.
Books range from younger readers (KS1) through to family reference and the semi-academic field. The list of books as author has grown to more than 250 titles, with another 150 as editor or consultant. These vary from small, light-hearted “one-offs” to encyclopaedias and multi-volume series. They are commissioned by a wide range of clients including international publishers and co-edition specialists.
Steve also presents a wide range of talks, workshops and other Events for schools, libraries, clubs and organizations.
NEWS – Steve and co-authors have been shortlisted for BBC'S BLUE PETER BOOK OF THE YEAR 2012 for Discover the Extreme World.