Books published by National Maritime Museum

"On December 1872, HMS Challenger, especially modified to support a team of civilian scientists, set sail from Portsmouth, England, to begin a round-the-world journey, unique for the scale of its ambition and scope. The Challenger Expedition: Exploring the Ocean's Depths tracks the paths of six objects associated with the Challenger expedition, including the Baillie sounding machine, a starfish, a photographic album and HMS Challenger itself, to reveal the stories of the often hidden work, technologies and international collaboration at the heart of this nineteenth-century scientific endeavour. Lavishly illustrated with objects from the National Maritime Museum and significant collections around the world, The Challenger Expedition is a fascinating tale of scientific breakthroughs, global trade networks, empire and the legacy of the Challenger expedition on the modern study of oceanography." -- publisher.

A series of short, accessible books examiningamazing aspects of space, brought to you byRoyal Observatory Greenwich.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich .

A rip-roaring tale of adventure on the high seas.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich.

A unique exploration of naval identity, period fashion and masculinity.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

The image of the pirate is one that has never failed to capture the imagination, but behind the melodramatic portrayals of such villains as Long John Silver, with wooden leg and eye-patch, lies a much harsher reality. This book is the first port of call for anyone keen to separate the fact from the fiction.

This quirky compendium of nautical stories, facts, figures and miscellany is a must-have for all the salty sea-dogs out there. From stories of dramatic voyages, myths, superstitions, famous sea battles and our greatest explorers, this charming book brings together the expertise of world-leading curators into a pocket-sized volume.

Young James Robson, Cutty Sark's cook, takes great pride in cooking a hearty breakfast for the ship's captain every morning. But one day, just when they're getting ready to leave London, James discovers that the ship has run out of tea, a CRUCIAL element of the captain's breakfast! Join James as he sets off on an adventure around the world.

Count 1,2,3 at the sea! Illustrated with beautiful recycled-paper collages, begin your little one's counting journey with this nautical 123 book.

This brilliant guide to the Solar System, brought to you by the world-famous Royal Observatory in Greenwich will answer all the questions you have about space science and astronomy!

How long does it take light from the Sun to reach Earth? What do we call one millionth of a billionth of a second? What animals change colour in different seasons? And why is Greenwich the Home of Time? Find the answers to these and many more fascinating questions in this timely little book from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the 'Home of Time'.

Ted is no ordinary teddy bear. Ted is a brave bear and a great explorer. One night Ted decides to go on a super-duper-mega-massive Solar System adventure! So slurp that teddy tea, zip up that spacesuit and fasten your seatbelt as you get ready to zoom through space with Ted, exploring the planets, the Sun and the Moon.

A very British introduction to the dress and duties of officers and men of the Royal Navy `upon whom the responsibility of its efficiency falls'. This facsimile edition is reproduced faithfully from the original.

The `Armada Portrait' commemorates the most famous conflict of Elizabeth I's reign, and is now on permanent public display in the Queen's House. This pocket guide gives an overview of the context, creation and significance of the Portrait, alongside evaluation of Elizabeth's legacy.

Figureheads developed from an ancient tradition of decorating vessels with painted eyes, carved figures and animal heads. But what other purposes did sailors believe figureheads served? What stories do these beautiful objects tell? And what do the different characters symbolise?

Every year, thousands of people come to the Royal Observatory Greenwich to have their photograph taken on the Prime Meridian Line - Longitude 0 Degrees - as they stand in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres at the same time. But what is the purpose and history of the Greenwich Meridian?