Books published by publisher The Natural History Museum

Packed with fascinating facts, fun puzzles and games, and 100 reuseable stickers of butterflies, moths, and caterpillarsFeaturing images of actual butterflies from the unrivaled collections of the Natural History Museum, London, this colorful activity book is a child’s ideal introduction to the wonderful world of butterflies. The stickers are accompanied by informative sections on the behavior and habitats of butterflies, as well as details of their amazing life cycle. Young enthusiasts will discover how these fascinating creatures transform from chomping caterpillar to beautiful butterfly; learn some cool facts about what they eat and where they live; and test their butterfly knowledge in some great activities, including a spot-the-difference teaser and butterfly maze. Perfect for children who want to know more about these winged wonders, the book is fully checked and approved by the butterfly expert Blanca Huertas Hernandez, the curator of lepidoptera in the department of entomology at the Natural History Museum, London.

Britain’s monarch is back for another animal adventure as she and her lovable pet corgi Mr. Brown visit London’s Natural History Museum after hours In the dead of night, when all the visitors have left the Museum, the two friends go in search of the Queen’s secret passion—natural history. They encounter enormous woolly mammoths, giant dinosaurs, and a bone as big as the Queen. But it soon transpires that they are not alone in the Museum after all and they find out, at first hand, the unique talents of some of the wondrous creatures in the animal kingdom. When they display their own very, very special skills, the Queen and Mr Brown cause quite a stir among their new friends. 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. With lots of facts about the amazing abilities of animals, this is a delightful tale of two close friends and their eventful night at the Museum.

In this wide-ranging book, a prominent zoologist conducts a personal guided tour through the zoos of the world - out front and behind the scenes - their history and future prospects, their problems and contributions. A book about zoos could be a mere menagerie of unusual specimens for the diversion of the public. Or it can be a creative effort that not only entertains the public but also informs them and advances the field. This book is an example of the latter. It approaches zoos as part of the age-old tradition of animals and man living in association, and as a reflection of the broader patterns of man's history, culture, and science. It tells of the history of zoos from the dawn of antiquity. It tells of the future prospects of zoos in the vital area of research and development. And it tells of the present-day zoos, with all of their problems of obtaining, transporting, feeding, and housing vast numbers of animals. All of this is brought to life by a scientist whose first-hand experience of zoos equips him to give us an authoritative picture of the world of animals in captivity. James Fisher is a British scientist with an international reputation for the excellence of his writing and research. As part of the Nature and Science Library series, "Zoos of the World" is designed particularly for readers of junior high school age, but can be read and enjoyed by the whole family.

I am a very lucky person. It is my job to take boys and girls on tours in a great museum. What a marvelous time we have as we wander through the halls where rocks and minerals are exhibited. We look at a case filled with sparkling quartz crystals, we move along to the brilliantly colored petrified logs, and with reluctance we leave the fluorescent minerals. I wish you could be with us to share in our fun.One day someone suggested that I write down some of the things we talk about on our tours through the Museum. I did, and this booklet, For Pebble Pups, is the result. It is especially written for young collectors (is there a boy or girl who doesn't like to collect rocks?) who can take only an imaginary tour with me through the rock and mineral halls

An innovative illustrated history of the natural world displayed on a 6.5 feet long timeline that can be read like a book or unfolded and displayed on a wallWith more than 1,000 illustrations, this remarkable book tells the complete story of natural history from the formation of the Earth to the latest breakthroughs in evolutionary science. On one side the 4.5 billion year timeline presents a unique illustrated guide to the past, cleverly linking subjects together from asteroids to algae. Streams of color represent key themes, including land, sea, and sky, and provide a backdrop to all the major events of natural history. On the reverse side a second timeline identifies the people behind the science and highlights key moments in the understanding of natural science from Aristotle to the present day. Perfect for younger readers but also relevant to all ages, this comprehensive, accessible, and versatile wallbook is the first ever attempt to illustrate the entire history of nature and natural science on a single piece of paper.