Welcome to the museum! There are more than 160 animal specimens to be discovered in Animalium, the first in a series of virtual museums. Wander the galleries – open 365 days a year – and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a different branch of the tree of life, from the simple sponge to the enormous elephant.

Author JENNY BROOM studied at the Slade before becoming a writerand editor of children’s books. Her natural history title Animalium wasawarded Children’s Book of the Year by the Sunday Times, and shortlistedfor the National Book Awards and Blue Peter Award. She lives and worksin London.