Best Natural History Museums - April 2024

Natural Histories: Extraordinary Rare Book Selections from the American Museum of Natural History Library

For the first time, Natural Histories allows readers a privileged glimpse of seldom-seen, fully illustrated scientific tomes from the American Museum of Natural History's Rare Book Collection. Forty essays from the museum's top experts in a variety of natural science disciplines, from anthropology to zoology, enhance and discuss each rare work's unique qualities and scientific contribution. Packaged with 40 extraordinary prints suitable for framing, this deluxe edition will fascinate both natural science and art lovers alike.

• ASIN: 1402791496
• ASIN: 1402791496
• ISBN: 1402791496
• Manufacturer: Sterling Signature

A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert

The landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region varies dramatically from parched desert lowlands to semiarid tropical forests and frigid subalpine meadows. Covering southeasternmost California, much of southern and central Arizona, most of Baja California, and much of the state of Sonora, Mexico, it is home to an extraordinary variety of plants and animals. A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert takes readers deep into its vast expanse, looking closely at the relationships of plants and animals with the land and people, through time and across landscapes. In accessible language, more than forty s... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0520287479
• ASIN: 0520287479
• ISBN: 0520287479
• Manufacturer: University of California Press

Official Guide To The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

With more than 124 million specimens, the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History houses one of the world's most important collections of natural history artifacts. This lavishly illustrated guidebook offers a beautiful tour and souvenir of the exciting collections.Starting with the history of the museum and a peek behind the scenes, readers then enter the museum through the Rotunda, where they are greeted by the famous elephant diorama—the world's largest mounted specimen of this enormous mammal. The tour continues into the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1588341097
• ASIN: 1588341097
• ISBN: 1588341097
• Brand: Brand: Smithsonian Books
• Manufacturer: Smithsonian Books

American Museum of Natural History: 125 Years of Expedition and Discovery

Featuring more than 240 photographs capturing the excitement and danger of exploration, a chronicle of the history of New York's famous museum recounts the expeditions and discoveries of its great anthropologists and geologists. BOMC Div. Natural Science Main.

• ASIN: 0810919656
• ASIN: 0810919656
• ISBN: 0810919656
• Brand: Brand: Harry N. Abrams
• Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams

Our Solar System (Science for Toddlers)

The youngest astronomers can go forth and journey into outer space in this fun, basic introduction to the solar system. The unique format presents our sun and each planet in order with graduated flaps—turn each flap to reveal fascinating facts on each celestial body, and even the Milky Way!

• ASIN: 1454914181
• ASIN: 1454914181
• ISBN: 1454914181
• Manufacturer: Sterling Children's Books

Dry Storeroom No. 1: The Secret Life of the Natural History Museum

A remarkable behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary people, meticulous research, and driving passions that make London’s Natural History Museum one of the world’s greatest institutions.In an elegant and illuminating narrative, Richard Fortey takes his readers to a place where only a few privileged scientists, curators, and research specialists have been—the hallowed halls that hold the permanent collection of the Natural History Museum. Replete with fossils, jewels, rare plants, and exotic species, Fortey’s walk through offers an intimate view of many of the premiere scientific ac... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0307275523
• ASIN: 0307275523
• ISBN: 0307275523
• Manufacturer: Vintage

American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America

Updated to reflect all the latest taxonomic data, American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the complete photographic guide to the 657 species of birds found in the United States and Canada.Ideal for the armchair bird enthusiast or dedicated bird watcher, this book includes stunning full-color photographs revealing 657 individual species with unrivaled clarity. The 550 most commonly seen birds are pictured with plumage variations, and images of subspecies and information on similar birds are provided to make differentiation easy, from game birds and waterfowl to shorebirds a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465443991
• ASIN: 1465443991
• ISBN: 1465443991
• Brand: DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley
• Manufacturer: DK

Wild LA: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles

“Put on your hiking shoes, pack your binoculars, and rediscover the City of Angels.” —Westways Magazine Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it's full of amazing wildlife. You just need to know where to find it!  Equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner, Wild LA has something for everyone. It looks at the factors that shape local nature—including fire, floods, and climate—and profiles over 100 local species, from easy-to-spot squirrels and praying mantids to more elusive green sea turtles, bighorn sheep, and mountain lions... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1604697105
• ASIN: 1604697105
• ISBN: 1604697105
• Brand: Timber Press
• Size: 1 EA
• Manufacturer: Timber Press

Natural History: The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth (Smithsonian)

A landmark in reference publishing and overseen and authenticated by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, Natural History presents an unrivaled visual survey of Earth's natural history. Giving a clear overview of the classification of our natural world-over 6,000 species-Natural History looks at every kingdom of life, from bacteria, minerals, and rocks to fossils to plants and animals. Featuring a remarkable array of specially commissioned photographs, Natural History looks at thousands of specimens and species displayed in visual galleries that take the reader on ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0756667526
• UPC: 690472067528
• ASIN: 0756667526
• ISBN: 0756667526
• Brand: DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley
• Manufacturer: DK

The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZEONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALISTA major book about the future of the world, blending intellectual and natural history and field reporting into a powerful account of the mass extinction unfolding before our eyesOver the last half-billion years, there have been Five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the world are currently monitoring the sixth extinction, predicted to be the most devastatin... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250062187
• ASIN: 1250062187
• ISBN: 1250062187
• Brand: Kolbert Elizabeth
• Manufacturer: Picador

Exploring the American Museum of Natural History: A Children's Guide with Pictures to Color (Dover Nature Coloring Book)

Founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History in New York City has played an important role in promoting an understanding of world cultures and a comprehension of the natural sciences. Among its most important achievements has been the accumulation of artifacts — from reconstructed dinosaur skeletons and stuffed birds to tribal costumes and primitive sculptures. This coloring book takes young fans of natural history on an exciting tour that covers 23 amazing subjects in the Museum's permanent collection, as well as the Rose Center of Earth and Space.Included are depictions of an el... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0486437140
• ASIN: 0486437140
• ISBN: 0486437140
• Manufacturer: Dover Publications

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Over a year on the New York Times bestseller list and more than a million copies sold.The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist.What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and any... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01MAWT2MO
• ASIN: B01MAWT2MO
• Brand: W. W. Norton & Company
• Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company

The Julia Rothman Collection: Farm Anatomy, Nature Anatomy, and Food Anatomy

This handsome box set provides hours of enlightening entertainment for those curious about farm life, the natural world, and food. Best-selling author and illustrator Julia Rothman presents Farm Anatomy, Nature Anatomy, and Food Anatomy in a specially designed slipcase with 10 framable prints. Rothman’s popular line drawings offer a whimsical and educational guide to life on a farm, nature’s hidden wonders, and delectable tidbits from kitchens and pantries around the globe.

• ASIN: 1612128521
• ASIN: 1612128521
• ISBN: 1612128521
• Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC

Sharks (Science for Toddlers)

Created in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, this beautiful board book lets you dive in and take a bite out of SHARKS!   More than 400 shark species swim in the Earth’s oceans: some live in shallow waters, others far below, and some are fast while others are slow. Sharks introduces nine different sharks to your budding marine biologist—from the five-foot-long blue to the school bus-sized whale shark. Thanks to the book’s graduated tabbed format, kids can really see and compare the various size and shapes of these special animals.

• ASIN: 1454921285
• ASIN: 1454921285
• ISBN: 1454921285
• Manufacturer: Sterling Children's Books

Chumash Ethnobotany: Plant Knowledge Among the Chumash People of Southern California (Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Monographs)

The Chumash people have lived in coastal California from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara for thousands of years. Their homeland is an area of uncommon biological richness and diversity, featuring over 1,500 species of plants. Their traditional foods, medicine, raw materials for making clothing, all kinds of tools and utensils, religious paraphernalia, and other items essential to existence were derived from the natural world; in one way or another, everything the Chumash people made involved plants. This painstakingly researched and scrupulously documented book, intended for the layperson int... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1597140481
• ASIN: 1597140481
• ISBN: 1597140481
• Manufacturer: Heyday

American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America

Updated to reflect all the latest taxonomic data, American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the complete photographic guide to the 657 species of birds found in the United States and Canada.

• UPC: 52288025

Natural Histories : Extraordinary Rare Book Selections from the American Museum of Natural History Library

"A 176-page monograph containing over two hundred illustrations an d forty essays on notable masterworks spanning four hundred

• UPC: 20528672
• Rating: 5.0

American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America Eastern Region : The Ultimate Photographic Guide

Covering 549 species found in North America east of the 100th Meridian, the American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America Eastern Region is the only guide to use a fully integrated photographic approach

• UPC: 11593264

The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Facing the radiant Monterey Bay, anchored proudly between Pacific Grove's downtown and famed Lovers Point beach, is the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. The historic museum was founded in 1883 to house specimens collected

• UPC: 799866818

American Museum of Natural History: Pocket Birds of North America, Eastern Region : The Ultimate Photographic Guide

"Content previously published in Birds of North America in 2016."--Title page

• UPC: 54978250

Treasures of the Natural History Museum : Pocket edition

9780565094393

• UPC: 56133359

American Museum of Natural History Nature's Art Postcard Book

9780735339866

• UPC: 27547661

A Guide to the Fossil Mammals and Birds in the Department of Geology and Paleontology in the British Museum (Natural History). with 6 Plates and 88 Text-Figures

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits,

• UPC: 595960556

Rare Treasures : From the Library of the Natural History Museum

9780565094447

• UPC: 56133358

Catalogue of the Fossil Mammalia in the British Museum, (Natural History); Volume PT. 2

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as

• UPC: 800541215

Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets

• UPC: 312756310236
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 4 USD

Hidden Mickeys : A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets

• UPC: 273974359758
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 10 USD

Hidden Mickeys : A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets

• UPC: 193322049543
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 4 USD

Hidden Mickeys A Field Guide to Walt Disney Worlds Best by Barrett Steven M

• UPC: 323813227180
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 6 USD

Hidden Mickeys : A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets

• UPC: 193320408880
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 3 USD

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• UPC: 143248312848
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 11 USD

Hidden Mickeys A Field Guide to Walt Disney World s Best Kept Secret

• UPC: 303447647252
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 3 USD

Hidden Mickeys : A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets

• UPC: 372968957889
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 4 USD

Hidden Mickeys : A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets

• UPC: 223614355516
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 10 USD

Hidden Mickeys : A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets

• UPC: 193354648064
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 4 USD