Treasures of the Natural History Museum

Treasures of the Natural History Museum
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Publisher : Natural History Museum
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ISBN-10 : 0565094394
ISBN-13 : 9780565094393
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Book Synopsis Treasures of the Natural History Museum by : Vicky Paterson

Download or read book Treasures of the Natural History Museum written by Vicky Paterson and published by Natural History Museum. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The treasures highlighted here are selected both from objects on display and those stored behind the scenes. Each one is chosen for its scientific importance, striking beauty or intriguing story--and sometimes all three. Among the many exceptional natural wonders featured are: a rare meteorite from Mars; Darwin's celebrated finch specimens; a lethal claw from the dinosaur Baryonyx; one of the first forms of life on Earth; and some immaculately dressed fleas. The book also includes the magnificent Museum building itself with its many architectural treasures. With intriguing stories behind each entry, this a fascinating insight into the Museum's unrivaled collections. This reduced size edition is chunky yet portable, and retains the lavish finish of the original gift book.


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