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My Nature Collection: Up in the Air

Seek, find and celebrate nature's treasures with the Natural History Museum

Cameron Menzies, Author

Marc Pattenden, Illustrator

Series: My Nature Collection

Imprint: Wayland

Publication date: September 25, 2025

Category: Wildlife (Children's / Teenage)

ISBN: 9781526324375

Series: My Nature Collection

Imprint: Wayland

Publication date: March 13, 2025

Category: Wildlife (Children's / Teenage)

ISBN: 9781526324368

A stunning and interactive exploration of the natural world, celebrating the diversity of natural treasures that fill the air and published in partnership with the Natural History Museum London.

My Nature Collection: Up in the Air is filled with beautifully detailed artwork, highlighted natural treasures and hidden features to spot on every page. Fly high into many remarkable airborne habitats and get to know their special features, from moths above a meadow to dust storms sweeping the savannah, from bees that brave the desert skies to clouds that sit among the mountains. Search and find each wonder in context, with answers and further explanations at the back of the book.

My Nature Collection book series encourages readers age 7 and up to look carefully and consider Earth’s natural habitats in detail through interactive questions and up-close artwork. The perfect collection of books for treasure collectors, fact hunters and all lovers of nature!

Series titles include: In the Rainforest / Under the Ground / Under the Sea / Up in the Air

Marc Pattenden

Marc is a self-taught illustrator from East Sussex. As a child he drew endlessly, but it wasn’t until his children were born that he rediscovered his love of doodling as a way to entertain both them and himself. Now as a full time illustrator he enjoys spending his days sat in his garden studio, fuelled by tea and biscuits, mainly drawing animals and scenes from the natural world. Marc works digitally with the aim of creating colourful engaging work, full of texture and atmosphere. Marc always finds the process of illustration a totally joyful experience, seeking inspiration from galleries, museums and the beautiful South Downs that are on his doorstep. Marc is very glad to have made a career out of something he loves and hopes to be drawing for many years to come.