The story so far
About the Author
Wayne is a father, an explorer at heart, and a lifelong lover of science. Having lived and worked around the world, he has always been driven by curiosity about how things work. He believes that teaching science is really about teaching something deeper: how to think clearly, question confidently, stay curious, and approach the world with both wonder and reason. Through these books, he hopes to give children, including his own daughter, the tools to explore boldly, think independently, and grow into thoughtful, capable human beings.
Why Astro & B.O.B.?
Astro & B.O.B. was created to spark curiosity early. Children don’t need to wait until Year 7 to start thinking about gravity, waves, atoms, or electricity. The world is already full of clues. By seeing Earth through the eyes of a curious alien explorer and his steady robotic mentor, young readers are encouraged to ask questions, notice patterns, and realise that science isn’t distant or difficult — it’s happening all around them.
Astro & B.O.B. Vol 1
The falling Apple - A Gravity Adventure
When Astro arrives on Earth, the first thing he notices is that everything falls down. With the steady guidance of his robot mentor Bob, he begins to uncover the invisible force holding planets in orbit and apples to trees. A playful, story-led introduction to gravity that sparks big questions about how our universe works.
Astro & B.O.B. Vol 2
The Sticky Mystery - Exploring Forces and Friction
On Sale - March 27th
Why do some things slide while others stick? Why does a feather drift but a stone drops? Astro and Bob investigate the push-and-pull forces shaping movement on Earth, discovering how friction, air resistance, and surfaces affect the world around us. An engaging exploration of motion, resistance, and everyday physics.
Astro & B.O.B. Vol 3
Ripples and Echoes: Discovering Sound Waves
On Sale - July 2026
Strange vibrations ripple through the air, frogs croak at different pitches, and echoes bounce back from distant surfaces. Curious and eager, Astro sets out to understand how invisible waves carry sound. A lively introduction to sound waves, reflection, and pitch that turns ordinary noises into scientific discoveries.
Astro & B.O.B. Team
Astro & B.O.B. is created by a small team passionate about helping children understand big scientific ideas in an accessible and enjoyable way.
The series is written and designed by Wayne Thomson, illustrated by Eduardo Clever, and supported by marketing led by Rebecca Heath. Together, we bring science to life through the curious, humorous adventures of two unlikely space explorers.
Publisher
Austin Macauley are one of the fastest-growing publishers, striving hard to give authors the best chance of succeeding in an increasingly crowded market. With headquarters in London, New York and Sharjah, Austin Macauley Publishers™ have established themselves as an energetic and innovative independent trade publishers.