Wonder: The Natural History Museum Poetry Book

The Natural History Museum Poetry Book by Ana Sampson is a beautiful collection of poetry inspired by the museum's collection of over eighty million objects and preserved specimens,libraries of rare books and artworks,wonders gathered on famous voyages,rooms packed with pressed plants,warehouses teeming with stuffed animals,and freezers full of DNA. It includes brand new and classic poems illustrated with botanical drawings and engravings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Wonder: The Natural History Museum Poetry Book by Ana Sampson is a captivating compilation of poetry, drawing inspiration from the awe-inspiring wonders of the Natural History Museum. Spanning from the depths of space to the core of our planet, this exquisite collection showcases a diverse range of poems that explore the solar system, planet Earth, oceans, rivers, birds, dinosaurs, fossils, wildlife, flowers, fungi, insects, explorers, and paleontologists. Each section is accompanied by an introduction that delves into the fascinating characteristics of specific species, providing insights into their unique attributes.

The Natural History Museum boasts an extensive collection of over eighty million objects, housed within its twenty-eight galleries and preserved in kilometers of specimens. Behind the scenes, it boasts libraries of rare books and artworks, treasures gathered from renowned voyages, rooms filled with pressed plants, warehouses teeming with stuffed animals, and freezers storing invaluable DNA samples. In addition to being a museum, it serves as a cutting-edge center for discovery, hosting over three hundred resident scientists and attracting over ten thousand visiting researchers annually. These researchers explore a wide range of topics, from the mysteries of dinosaurs to the exploration of life on other planets.

This remarkable collection comprises both brand-new and timeless poems, adorned with botanical illustrations and engravings sourced from the museum's extensive collections. Through its verses, it evokes a sense of wonder and reminds us of the profound importance of safeguarding our magnificent planet.

Weight: 198g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529059007