Bøger udgivet af 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.

Each year the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is seen by millions through a global tour and international media coverage. Portfolio 30 displays the full collection of 100 images awarded in the 2019 competition. Selected by an international jury for their artistic merit and originality from over 45,000 entries, they represent the work of over 100 nationalities. Displaying different styles, techniques and ways of seeing, the collection is both a showcase for photographers who specialise in documenting the natural world and a celebration of nature. Each picture is accompanied by the story of how it was taken and what it reveals. The divisions are by subject - whether plants or animals, environment or landscape - and photographic genre, including portraiture, black and white and underwater. There are also special awards for young and up-and-coming photographers and, most important, for environmental and conservation stories, reminding us of our dependence on and conflicting attitudes towards nature.About the competition Wildlife Photographer of the Year is a world-famous showcase for the very best in wildlife photography. The competition has been running for more than 50 years.

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

This commemorative portfolio displays all the 100 pictures awarded in the 2024 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.

This powerful collection features the 100 winning images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 competition.

The Malay Archipelago is a vivid, momentous and far-reaching account of Alfred Russel Wallace's eight-year exploration of South East Asia in the 1850s and 60s.

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.

Encounter life on Earth millions of years ago with The Story of the Dinosaurs. Packed with bite-size facts it explains what the world looked like and how it changed, which incredible creatures, plants and animals lived there, who survived to live another day, and how scientists know all this. Each colourful double-page spread explores a different dinosaur subject, from a particular period of time or group of animals to dinosaur diets and the study of fossils. Meet the world's first known bird and the deadly animal that may have terrified the terrible T. rex and find out why all the dinosaurs disappeared and what survived after they were gone.

Hello Out There is a clever and visually imaginative picture book which takes a whistle-stop tour of the solar system in search of life in outer space. Waterhouse, the Natural History Museum's resident mouse, surveys the surface of the Moon and Mars and inspects passing asteroids and meteorites, looking for clues to the origins of life. Waterhouse peers through powerful new telescopes which illustrate the astonishing scale of the universe, and inspects the robotic rovers and probes designed to uncover the deep, dark depths of space. David Mackintosh's distinctive illustrations, made with oil pencil, ink, kraftpaper and watercolour, make this the perfect book for all children who are curious about space, the solar system, aliens, and what makes life on Earth possible.

In The Voyage of the Beagle Charles Darwin chronicles the landmark expedition which would forever alter the course of scientific thought. First published in 1839, The Voyage of HMS Beagle remains a foundational text in the fields of biology, geology, and anthropology, inspiring subsequent generations of scientists and scholars. And his descriptions of the diverse flora, fauna, and geological formations he encountered laid the groundwork for his revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection. This facsimile edition has been reproduced from a copy of the generously illustrated 1891 edition held by the Library of the Natural History Museum, which includes Darwin's preface to 1845 second edition. Darwin's account is structured as a detailed travelogue, cataloguing his observations, discoveries, and reflections during his travels, which encompass South America, the Galápagos Islands, Australia, and beyond.

In the Mesozoic Era, while dinosaurs roamed on land, giant carnivorous reptiles ruled the seas. These enormous underwater creatures have enthralled the public imagination since Mary Anning discovered spectacular reptile skeletons on Dorset's 'Jurassic Coast' in the early 1800s. Join palaeontologist Darren Naish on a tour of these incredible animals, ranging from shark-shaped ichthyosaurs and long-necked plesiosaurs to gigantic, predatory mosasaurs. Occupying roles similar to those of modern sharks, seals and whales, they filled the ancient oceans for a period of 180 million years. Naish charts the evolutionary rise of the ancient sea reptiles and their domination of the Mesozoic Seas. He reveals how these reptiles moved in water, the anatomical advantages of their soft tissue, skin and blubber, how their jaws were specialized for aquatic prey, and the sensory organs that enabled them to see, smell or hear underwater. Later chapters focus on each of the major lineages: the shark-shaped ichthyosaurs, the long-necked plesiosaurs; the crocodilelike thalattosuchians, the fast-swimming mosasaurs, and the first sea turtles. The book is richly illustrated with photographs of striking specimens and artistic reconstructions which bring these giants of the sea to life.

Interesting Beetles showcases portraits of curious and colourful beetles from the collections of London’s Natural History Museum, one of the oldest and most important collections of coleoptera in the world. They include some historic specimens collected by famous naturalists such as Joseph Banks, Henry Walter Bates and Alfred Russel Wallace, and for each one there is a detailed caption explaining its most interesting aspects, whether biological, geographical or sociological.

An introduction to the study of fossils, from expert Paul Taylor, with original specimens drawn from the collections of the Natural History Museum.

This book reveals how birds have survived for millions of years and describes their surprising and sometimes shocking behaviors and physical abilities, from zebra finches that sing while they dream, to vampire finches that feast on blood. Modern birds are living dinosaurs that have evolved to become one of the most successful groups of animals on the planet - from the common pigeon to the colorful monal. Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre explains how, when it came to survival, it was birds who had the edge, outliving their reptile ancestors to become one of the most diverse groups of animals in the natural world. It also explores the incredible adaptations which evolved over millions of years, and how birds can rapidly adapt to survive, responding quickly to local change. Finally it explores what extraordinary adaptations birds could evolve next and imagines a world where birds and people might thrive together.

Profiles of animals and plants which reveal an astonishing spectrum of sexual diversity and dimorphism

Stunning photographs of the most striking birds nests and their colourful eggs.

A treasure trove of remarkable insect discoveries which promise to transform many branches of science, inspired by the BBC Radio 4 series 'Metamorphosis'.