New and forthcoming

Find out about our latest books and see what else is coming soon in this section.

Age of the Dinosaur

Encounter life on Earth millions of years ago with this fun and fact-filled activity book about dinosaurs and the world in which they lived.
Animal Records

Animal Records is the definitive guide to the most exceptional creatures on Earth, from the strongest and shortest to the longest and laziest. This paperback edition has been fully revised and updated with new records and all the latest facts from the animal kingdom.
A Taste of the Country

A celebration of country living and how to get involved with the land and the food that you eat, with over 80 recipes for traditional British farmhouse dishes and lots of information about gathering, growing and producing your own scrumptious food.
Bats

In this fully revised and reformatted edition bat expert Phil Richardson takes you on a guided tour of the nocturnal world of bats, exploring all aspects of their lives.
British Palaeozoic Fossils

A comprehensive identification guide to over 400 Palaeozoic fossil species found in Britain. This essential work of reference has been in print for more than 45 years and is now fully revised and updated.
Chameleons

The first popular guide to these instantly recognisable creatures, this is a comprehensive introduction to their biology, natural history and classification. Fully illustrated with stunning colour photographs.
Chinese art and the Reeves Collection

Chinese art and the Reeves Collection is a selection of some of the finest examples of Chinese natural history drawings from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, many of which have never been published before.
Driven to Extinction

An absorbing and unbiased account of what may lie in store for the diversity of life on Earth.
Frogs and Toads

Explore every aspect of the lives of frogs and toads with this comprehensive and stunningly illustrated reference book.
Race to the End

A beautifully told, impeccably researched and stunningly illustrated account of the epic race to the South Pole, featuring images that have never been published before.
Scott's Last Expedition

Scott's Last Expedition tells the story of Robert Scott's historic and momentous expedition to the South Pole, the characters who were a part of it and their incredible feats of endurance.
Sharks

Presenting the latest findings from international shark researchers, Sharks is an engaging introduction to these near-perfect predators.
Snakes

Illustrated with stunning new colour images, this revised and re-formatted edition gives a comprehensive guide to the biology and natural history of snakes.
The Art of the First Fleet

Features remarkable images from the historic First Fleet expedition, including rare drawings of the local indigenous population and some species that are now extinct or very rare.
The Birds of America

A complete edition of Audubon’s classic work, Birds of America, one of the best known natural history books ever produced.
The Birds of America eBook

An eBook version of Audubon’s nineteenth-century masterpiece, created by photographing a rare, original copy using the latest digital technology.
The What on Earth? Wallbook of Natural History

A unique guide to the history of life on Earth, with more than a thousand pictures and captions on a remarkable 2.3 metre long timeline.
Trees of Britain and Ireland

A treasure-trove of tree facts and photographs, with portraits of all the major native species, their history and ecology, and our relationship with them.
Voyages of Discovery (New paperback edition)

Voyages of Discovery is a mesmerising visual record of ten of the world’s most significant natural history expeditions.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Portfolio 20

This is the latest memorable collection of images from the prestigious annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition featuring all winning and highly commended photographs from the 2010 competition.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Portfolio 21

Presenting the very best wildlife images of 2011, Wildlife Photographer of the Year Portfolio 21 is the latest memorable collection of photographs from this hugely popular series.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Desk Diary 2012

The Museum’s 2012 week-to-view diary features stunning photographs of the natural world from past years of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Pocket Diary 2012

The Museum’s 2012 week-to-view pocket diary features stunning photographs of the natural world from past years of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Wild Planet

Wild Planet is a unique collection of arresting images from past years of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition – the international showcase for the very best photography featuring natural subjects.

New Chinese art book

Chinese Art and the Reeves Collection book image

Enjoy beautiful natural history art from the Museum’s own collections, in our new book Chinese art and the Reeves Collection.

The book brings together some of the finest examples of Chinese natural history drawings, many of which have never before been published. It accompanies a temporary display in the Museum’s unique new Images of Nature gallery.

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