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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.

In 1848 British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace set off for Brazil where he was to spend four years exploring the wildest parts of the Amazon. This is an enthralling account of his adventures. It describes the triumphs and disasters and the discoveries that were to lead him to one of the biggest and most controversial ideas of the 19th century.

Age of the Dinosaur is a great first book about dinosaurs and the world in which they lived from the Natural History Museum, London. Packed with bite-size facts, exciting prehistoric puzzles and eye-catching photographs of specimens from the Museum's collections, this is a fun and fact-filled introduction to these incredible creatures.

Extinction: not the end of the world? is a highly readable introduction to the causes of extinction, the different types of extinction and how relevant it is to the world today. Ideal for those who are new to the subject, it is fully illustrated with colour diagrams and photographs.

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.

The story of how Dippy came to the Museum is one that involves danger and adventure in the harsh environment of the American Wild West, the generosity of an eccentric millionaire and the involvement of the British royal family. This book combines a narrative with details of dinosaur discoveries and the research on Diplodocus anatomy and behaviour.

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.

Join Britain's much-admired monarch on one of her rare days-off, as she and her loveable pet corgi Mr Brown enjoy an action packed adventure at London's Natural History Museum. Beautifully illustrated and affectionately told, the book is great to read aloud and is also highly suited to encourage children to read on their own.

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.

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.