Wonder: the Natural History Museum Poetry Book

Book excerpt: A beautiful collection of poems inspired by London's Natural History Museum. Covering everything from the depths of space to the centre of the earth, this beautiful collection includes poems about the solar system, planet earth, oceans and rivers, birds, dinosaurs, fossils, wildlife, flowers, fungi, insects, explorers and palaeontologists. Each section includes an introduction to the topic with insights into particularly interesting species. This fantastic collection speaks of the wonder of nature and shows us why we need to look after our incredible planet. Including brand new and classic poems, Wonder: The Natural History Museum Poetry Book is beautifully illustrated with botanical drawings and engravings from the museum's collections.