Books published by The Natural History Museum

A fully-revised state-of-the-art guide to dinosaur biology, revealing the latest findings about their anatomy, behaviour, evolution, diversity and lifestyle.

For 50 years, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has championed honest and ethical wildlife photography, while pushing the boundaries of artistic freedom, technical skill and narrative excellence. This powerful collection of pictures features all the winning photographs from the prestigious 50th competition.

The biography of a groundbreaking explorer who blazed a trail for women in science.

A remarkable collection of original illustrations from the early eighteenth century to modern times, accompanied by an essay which celebrates the diverse flora and fauna of the British Isles and the artists and naturalists who have documented it.

Each book presented here has been chosen for its scientific and artistic merit, and each one is accompanied by an essay from a museum expert, explaining its role in the development of natural history. The books featured include the oldest book in the Library, the 1469 edition of Pliny the Elder's Historia Naturalis; Albertus Seba's striking Locupletissimi Rerum published from 1734; Mark Catesby's The History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, the first published account of the flora and fauna of this area; and the stunning line drawings from Napoleon's expedition to Egypt in 1798. The Library of the Natural History Museum contains one of the most exciting and comprehensive collections of natural history literature and artworks to be found anywhere in the world.

An engaging guide to the discovery and scientific impact of the Natural History Museum's famous Stegosaurus skeleton.

A fascinating account of Darwin's groundbreaking work on fossils, richly illustrated with special photography and accurate reconstructions.

An intimate portrayal of life on the Maasai Mara nature reserve, with 100 b/w photos taken over 4 years.

A beautiful box which examines the fascinating history of plants and flowers through exquisite botanical paintings and insightful essays. Accompanied by 36 prints.

For 50 years, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has championed honest and ethical wildlife photography, while pushing the boundaries of artistic freedom, technical skill and narrative excellence. This powerful collection of pictures features all the winning photographs from the 2015 competition.

Another fantastic adventure in the animal kingdom for readers aged 5 to 500. Join the Queen on one of her rare days-off, as she and her loveable pet corgi Mr Brown enjoy an action-packed adventure at the Natural History Museum in London

Anup Shah and Fiona Rogers have spent much of the last decade in the company of the world-famous chimpanzees of Tanzania's Gombe National Park, getting to know their characters and learning about their lives. Through endearing stories and stunningly intimate photography, Tales from Gombe provides an unparalled insight into their world.

When did the first humans arrive in Britain? Where did they come from? And what did they look like? This is the amazing story of human life in Britain. It begins nearly one million years ago, during the earliest known human occupation, and reveals how humans have periodically lived there ever since.

The Cenozoic era began about 70 million years ago and still continues. In British Cenozoic Fossils 354 species from this period are classified and illustrated with accurate line drawings. This new edition has been fully revised and updated, reflecting advances in our undcerstanding of the fossil record over the past years.

The Mesozoic era ranged from 240 million to 65 million years ago. In British Mesozoic Fossils 365 species from this period are classified and illustrated with accurate line drawings. This new edition has been fully revised and updated, reflecting advances in our understanding of the fossil record over the past years.

This evocative collection of natural history drawings, produced over a period of more than two hundred and fifty years, captures the rich variety of animals, birds and insects to be found in India and the magnificent flora of the different regions.

In this fully revised and updated edition of British Paleozoic Fossils 443 species from this time are described and classified and illustrated with accurate black-and-white line drawings. Reflecting advances in our understanding of the fossil record, it features those animal and plant species that are most commonly found in Britain.

Stunningly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this is the first popular guide to these instantly recognisable creatures. Drawing on their vast experience, the authors provide an illuminating insight into the lives of these unusual animals, their distinguishing features, distribution and natural history.

Unearth 100 rocks and minerals from around the world with this colourful and informative activity book. Written and designed for younger readers, it is packed with 100 re-useable stickers, fun learning pages and some exciting puzzles and games.

In 1788, nearly 1,500 people on 11 sailing ships came ashore at Port Jackson in Australia, and those who sailed in them were the community who established the first European colony in Australia. The Art of the First Fleet is a captivating collection of watercolours, washes, ink and pencil drawings created during this historic time.

A highly readable guide to the evolution of colour and vision in the natural world.