Natural History Bookstore: A Selection Of Awesome Animal, Nature, Dinosaur & Science Books For Kids & Adults

Welcome to the Active Wild Natural History Bookstore. Here you'll find a hand-picked selection of the very best wildlife and science books.

Covering topics from dinosaurs to Antarctica, you'll find a book for whichever branch of natural history you're interested in.

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Bookstore Sections

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Animal Books

animal books

Browse our selection of awesome animal books; there's something here to suit zoologists young and old.

  • Our top choice from Animal Books: Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide

Animal-The-Definitive-Visual-Guide
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Animal DVDs

animal dvds

Check out this selection of the very best animal films and documentaries.

  • Our top choice from Animal DVDs: Planet Earth Collection

Planet Earth I & II Giftset
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Dinosaur Books

dinosaur-books

Explore the Mesozoic Era with this hand-picked selection of the best dinosaur books. Featuring books about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.

  • Our top choice from dinosaur books: Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages

Dinosaurs-The-Most-Complete-guide
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Dinosaur DVDs

dinosaur dvds

View our selection of awesome dinosaur DVDs and discover amazing facts about prehistoric life.

  • Our top choice from dinosaur DVDs: Complete Walking with...Collection

Complete Walking with...Collection
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Science Books

science books

Budding Einsteins need look no further: here's a selection of awesome science books to inspire you! Read about famous scientists and their discoveries, or learn how to do your very own experiments!

  • Our top choice from Science Books: Science: A Visual Encyclopedia

Science: A Visual Encyclopedia
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Mammal Books

mammal books

A selection of awesome books covering this diverse class of animals. Whether you're a cat person, a dog person … or a whale person, you'll find a book to pique your interest!

  • Our top choice from Mammal Books: Wild Cats of the World

Wild Cats of the World book cover
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Reptile Books

reptile books

Reptiles are fascinating creatures. The books in this section will help you to discover the lifestyle and biology of this ancient line of animals.

  • Our top choice from Reptile Books: Smithsonian Handbooks: Reptiles and Amphibians

Smithsonian Handbooks: Reptiles and Amphibians book cover
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Amphibian Books

amphibian books

Before reptiles and mammals split off on their separate ways, it was the amphibians that ruled the land. They're still here, playing a valuable part in the ecosystems of many parts of the world. The books in this section will help you to appreciate the world's amphibians and their amazing lifecycle.

  • Our top choice from Amphibian Books: DK Amphibian

Eyewitness Books: Amphibian
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