Books published by The Natural History Museum

In Butterflies leading expert Dick Vane-Wright provides a complete introduction to the biology, natural history and classification of this major group of animals. Using examples from around the world and eye-catching photographs, this complete introduction explores what it means to be a butterfly.

TV presenter and rare breed pig farmer Jimmy Doherty explains how to get involved with the land and the food that you eat. As well as over 80 recipes for traditional British farmhouse dishes from shepherd's pie to rhubarb and strawberry crumble, there is information about gathering wild food, keeping chickens, growing salads, pickling and more.

Amber is a remarkable substance that originates from the resin of trees that lived millions of years ago. This book provides an overview of this prehistoric substance and its fossilized inclusions. It explains how amber is formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes.

Features photographs of some of the world's largest and most spectacular bugs. From the heaviest cockroach to the spider with the longest legs, this book describes the essential facts about 35 mega minibeasts: where they live, what they eat and where they're found. It gives readers an idea of just how huge these creatures really are.

Presents an exploration of the past, present and future of nature's remarkable diversity and how humans can impact upon its uncertain future. This title explains how species are formed, including the complex role of genetics, and how diversity hotspots such as the Amazonia region and Sahara desert have developed.

Offers an introduction to the processes and products of change to the Earth's surface. This work explains how the planet is being constantly remodelled by powerful natural forces and guides us through geological time and space to recreate past landscapes. It also features information about the human impact on climate change.

Born into one of the wealthiest families, Walter Rothschild became the best known zoologist of his day - and one of Britain's great eccentrics. Walter's life traversed the fields of politics and finance, as well as zoology, and was packed with achievement and incident. This book presents complexities and conflicts this man faced during his life.

Featuring black-and-white photographs from the Natural History Museum's archives, this book offers a flavour of life at one of London's oldest and most famous visitor attractions, from Victorian times until just after the WW II. It focuses on the events that have taken place over the years, the characters working at and visiting the Museum.