Evolution
An illustration of hominid evolution by Victoria Edwards
Written by experts, these accessible books explain this fundamental yet often complex subject.
Find out more about our evolution books below.
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99% Ape
In 99% Ape: How evolution adds up leading experts explain this fundamental yet often complex subject and guide the general reader through the latest evidence.
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Darwin Diary 2009
This timely week-to-view diary is published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth. Every week there is a specially selected full-page illustration as well as entries reflecting the important dates or landmarks from Darwin’s life.
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Dino-Birds
Explore the ever-growing evidence supporting the evolution of dinosaurs to birds.
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Discovery of Evolution 2nd edition
The Discovery of Evolution explains what the theory of evolution is all about by providing a historical narrative of discovery. Some of the major puzzles that confront anyone studying living things are discussed and details provided of how these were solved from an evolutionary perspective.
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Driven to Extinction
An absorbing and unbiased account of what may lie in store for the diversity of life on Earth.
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Evolution
Using all the available fossil record as evidence, this book presents the four-billion-year story of life on Earth. It features a 50m-long artwork displayed across 200 pages, supported by hundreds of photographs and illustrations.
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Evolution 2nd edition
This clear and well-illustrated book provides a concise and interesting summary of modern evolutionary theory.
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Evolution app
Discover more than 600 million years of extraordinary earth history at the touch of a button with the Natural History Museum’s new flagship app, Evolution.
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Fossil Plants
Discover the fascinating story of plants, one of the most spectacularly diverse groups of organisms on Earth.
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Fragile Web
In Fragile Web a team of international experts explore the biodiversity of the natural world and examine what can be done to protect nature and why it matters.
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Nature's Connections
Nature's Connections gives an absorbing account of the development of natural history that will enrich everyone's understanding and enjoyment of the subject.
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The Complete World of Human Evolution
The 20-million-year story of the origins and development of apes and humans, and the eventual domination of our own species, Homo sapiens.
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The Human Story
The Human Story is a guide to human ancestors, from the earliest hominins dating back 6 to 7 million years through to our own species, Homo sapiens.
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Evolution app for iPad
Discover more than 600 million years of Earth's extraordinary history at the touch of a button with our new flagship iPad app, Evolution.
Experience world-famous fossil specimens in amazing 360° high definition and see and hear our leading experts discuss the latest evolutionary theories. Available from June 2012.
