The magical world of J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts meets the real-world experts of the world-famous Natural History Museum, in an awe-inspiring exhibition devoted to the wonders of nature, science and adventure - and their fictional counterparts from Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature is the official book inspired by the spectacular exhibition, shining a light on beasts in all their fantastic forms. Taking inspiration from Newt Scamander, this gorgeous colour gift book invites the whole family to explore the inspiration and links between the magic of J.K. Rowling's creatures and the astonishing real-world wildlife that has roamed the earth, seas and skies of our planet throughout history. Prepare to pore over ancient maps of sea monsters; naturalists' field notes crammed with intricately painted chameleons and caterpillars; and dinosaurs such as the mighty Dracorex Hogwartsia, the 'Dragon King of Hogwarts'. The Natural History Museum boasts one of the finest collections in the world - some 80 million animals, plants, minerals, rocks and fossils. These scientific specimens sit beside breathtaking artwork of J.K. Rowling's magical creatures; fascinating props and artefacts from the Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter films; and stunning wildlife photography. Readers are invited to meet unicorns and merpeople, Nifflers and Bowtruckles, pythons and tigers, and observe their amazing and endlessly surprising behaviours. Each chapter begins with an original essay by a well-known writer, environmental expert or natural history scientist, offering their own unique insight into the exhibition. Uplifting and absorbing, this is a book that evokes the true magic and majesty of nature in all its myriad forms. Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature inspires us to protect our precious planet - a must-have for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fans of all ages, budding explorers and readers who aren't able to visit the exhibition in person.
Children are already stuck on dinosaurs--that's why they'll love sticking with this entertaining and informative activity book, created in association with the British Natural History Museum. Packed with 100 colorful and reusable stickers to choose from, as well as a fabulous pull-out landscape, it introduces dinos big and small, fierce and gentle. Kids will enjoy learning dinosaur names; unearthing fossils; building dinos by matching bones and skin--just like a paleontologist; helping T-Rex find his dinner; and filling in fun and challenging puzzles. There are lots of bite-size facts about what these extinct but always compelling creatures ate, how they moved around, where they lived, and why they all disappeared. Everything is fully checked and approved by the British Natural History Museum dinosaur experts Angela Milner and Richard Butler.
This guide features incredible facts about creatures from each of the main animal groups, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish, and insects.
The year 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth—and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species. Celebrate the man who revolutionized science with this image- and information-filled desk diary, created by the Natural History Museum, London. It highlights major events and people in his life and work, including his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle. Throughout, the diary features artwork and photographs—many drawn from the Museum’s extensive archives. They include specimens he collected; various editions of his books; a letter from Darwin to his wife, Emma, containing his “most solemn & last request”; and much more. An introductory page gives key dates in Darwin’s life, as well as websites with information on his heritage, evolutionary theory, and bicentenary celebrations.
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