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 an incredible journey from
the most fundamental building blocks of the world's
landscapes, through the simplest of life forms, to plants,
fungi, and animals.