Books published by The Natural History Museum

A stunning photographic record of endangered honey bees in their wild, forest habitat, with images from world-renowned nature photographer Ingo Arndt.

Dive into the world of natural science with Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work, 'On the Origin of Species'. Published by The Natural History Museum in 2019, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of life on earth. Darwin, a renowned scientist in the field of biology, presents his revolutionary theories in a manner that is both accessible and captivating. The book falls under the genre of scientific literature, but its appeal extends beyond the scientific community. It's a fascinating exploration of the natural world that will leave you with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the complexity of life. Don't miss out on this classic piece of literature from The Natural History Museum's collection.

Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is a fascinating book penned by Patrick Syme. Published by The Natural History Museum in 2018, this work is a unique blend of art and science. The book delves into the intricate world of colours, exploring their nomenclature and classification in a way that is both engaging and enlightening. As a genre, it straddles the lines between non-fiction, art, and scientific literature, offering readers a multi-faceted look at the subject. Syme's vivid descriptions and insightful commentary make the book a must-read for anyone with an interest in the intersection of art and science. Published by the prestigious Natural History Museum, this book is a testament to Syme's extensive knowledge and passion for his subject. Don't miss out on this enlightening read!

This commemorative portfolio displays all the 100 pictures awarded in the 2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, together with the stories of what they reveal and how they were created. Representing the work of photographers worldwide, they illustrate both the beauty and drama of the natural world and our conflicted relationship with it. Chosen by an international panel of judges from around 50,000 entries, the images are the work of photographers from dozens of countries and represent a worldwide range of styles and ways of seeing nature. You will find a rich variety of subjects, from wild regions, remarkable behaviour and portraits of creatures you may never have seen before, to reportage of vitally important ethical and environmental issues. Adding depth are the background stories - not just about how the pictures were made and the equipment used but also information about the subjects and why the photographers chose them.

A comprehensive, illustrated identification guide for beginners and serious collectors alike, featuring special colour photography of specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London.

Interesting Insects presents striking and surprisingly photogenic insect portraits, each specially selected from the oldest and most important entomology collection in the world - 34 million specimens held by London's Natural History Museum.

This is the story of plant life on Earth, retold through a remarkable record of spectacular fossils. Palaeobotanist Paul Kenrick explains the importance of each fossil and how it marks a crucial inflection point in plant evolution. Each discovery is illustrated with photography featuring original specimens from the Natural History Museum, London.

The definitive guide to the world's orders and families of birds, written by one of the UK's leading ornithologists.

A complete edition of John James Audubon's world famous The Birds of America, bound in linen and beautifully presented in a special slipcase. To create this edition of Audubon's masterpiece, the Natural History Museum's own original double elephant size folio was disbound and each of the 435 beautiful hand-coloured prints was specially photographed

This colourful activity book is the ideal introduction to the wonderful world of butterflies for children. It is crammed with 100 re-useable stickers of butterflies, moths and caterpillars, as well as fascinating facts and fun puzzles and games.

Create your own colourful dinosaurs with the Natural History Museum's new book for young dinosaur enthusiasts. It contains 15 scenes from the Palaeozoic era featuring T. rex, Spinosaurus, Diplodocus and more. Drawing activities and games make learning fun, while step-by-step instructions explain how to draw your own dinosaurs.

Offers an introduction to life in the world's oceans. This title includes 100 re-useable stickers of fish, mammals, amphibians and invertebrates, ranging from the white shark to the seahorse. It is intended for kids who want to know more about the creatures that live underwater.

Dippy, a replica of this famous skeleton, first arrived in London in 1905, and for many years served as an awe-inspiring welcome for visitors to the Natural History Museum. This book answers all your questions about the nationâEUR(TM)s favourite dinosaur and will delight young readers with its imaginative illustrations.

This âEUR¿highlightsâEUR(TM) edition of the bestselling portfolio book presents the very best images from the latest Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

All 100 images awarded in the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition are featured in this powerful collection, together with the stories of what they reveal and how they were created.

A collection of powerful and dramatic images of weather phenomena from around the world. Each image is taken from the acclaimed annual competition held by The Royal Meteorological Society.

What are dinosaurs? Where did they live? Did they fly? Did they lay eggs and did any survive?! Tackle all these questions and more and become a fully-fledged dinosaur know-it-all. Here are 50 crucial questions that reveal everything you could wish to know - with official answers from scientists at the Natural History Museum, London, the UK's best-loved dinosaur institution. Packed with cool illustrations and mind-boggling facts, Dinosaur Q & A! is an essential companion for all dino-mad children aged 7 and upwards.

Interesting Shells presents striking and beautiful shell portraits, each one specially selected by expert curators at the Natural History Museum, London.

Another fantastic adventure in the animal kingdom for readers aged 5 to 500. The Queen and her loveable pet corgi Mr Brown visit the Natural History Museum in London after hours, which they soon discover is a very different place by night.

The weird and wonderful lifestyle of orchids, the most diverse and widespread of plant families, featuring stunning artwork by the Bauers, Sydney Parkinson, Arthur Church and more.