The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest, Paperback

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This is a colourful guide to life on earth during the time of the dinosaurs from London's Natural History Museum. Packed with bite-size facts and e...

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Voyages of Discovery is a mesmerising visual record of ten of the world's most significant natural history expeditions.

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All 100 images awarded in the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition are featured in this powerful collection, together with the storie...

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A comprehensive introduction to gemstones with stunning colour photographs, written by Natural History Museum curator Robin Hansen.Publisher: The N...

Dippy, a replica of this famous skeleton, first arrived in London in 1905, and for many years served as an awe-inspiring welcome for visitors to th...