The Natural History Museum

Are we alone in the universe? Space: The search for life explores the latest science addressing this tantalizing and enduring question. New discoveries on Earth and in space are making scientists more confident that life could exist beyond our planet. Space: The search for life presents our current understanding of how life arose on Earth and describes how we are searching asteroids, Mars and the icy moons of the gas giants for signs of life. This book features key specimens from the remarkable meteorite collection held by the Natural History Museum, London, as well as the scientific equipment belonging to NASA and the European Space Agency, such as rovers and capsules. Also woven through the story are fascinating fossils of early life and specimens of animals that live in extreme environments that are informing humankind's missions in space.

Guides you through the history of our incredible world with hundreds of questions certain to confound and amuse children and parents alike.

The colourful guide to the Natural History Museum, London has been designed especially for kids to enjoy when visiting the Museum and at home. It is packed with fascinating facts and fun for all the family including puzzles, games and quizzes. The content has been developed around themes that showcase all of the Museum galleries. Each theme contains a series of questions - What is a dinosaur? How old is the Earth? What is the smallest part of you? - that can be explored within the galleries. The book also goes beyond the galleries to explore behind the scenes at the Museum including what our scientists do, what's in our collections and why they are so useful. This fun, interactive guide incorporates the latest Museum map and can be dipped into as necessary, or used to follow a route through the galleries. Kids Only aims to support family visits and facilitate children's learning and enjoyment in the galleries and beyond. It is complemented by the Museum website and will make the Museum more accessible to those unable to visit.