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Smithsonian Institution
Author
Publisher
Smithsonian
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Formats
Description
Smithsonian Civil War is a lavishly illustrated coffee-table book featuring 150 entries in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. From among tens of thousands of Civil War objects in the Smithsonian's collections, curators handpicked 550 items and wrote a unique narrative that begins before the war through the Reconstruction period. The perfect gift book for fathers and history lovers, Smithsonian Civil War
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Publisher
Harvest, an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From the Smithsonian Institution, the real story of the American table in a collection of snapshots, stories, and recipes from the pre-colonial era through today, including the people and events that have often been left out. In this exploration of the American table, the Smithsonian Institution presents a fresh look at what and how we've fed ourselves, for sustenance and for pleasure, through the lens of location, immigration, ingenuity, innovation,...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Transform your view of history with this groundbreaking visual encyclopedia of the events of the past. From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and today's eco-friendly innovations, historical events are visualized in incredible detail, providing a fascinating introduction to the world through time.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Take a trip through time and witness the deadliest war in US history. With the help of expert historians, find out how to fight to end slavery sparked the war, see the weapons used by soldiers on the battlefields, and meet the people who risked their lives on the front lines."--
10) Planet Earth!
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal the world as you've never seen it before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy-to-read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of the world around them, featuring floods, hurricanes, volcanoes,...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This comprehensive guide charts an incredible historical journey through the centuries, from the Indigenous peoples, to the founding of a new country and the war that divided it, to America's extraordinary impact on the world today. With the complete texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address, as well as state-by-state information, this groundbreaking reference book shows how the country's present and future...
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils, tiny gemstones and giant shells, the Rock and Gem Book gives...
13) Do all Indians live in tipis?: questions and answers from the National Museum of the American Indian
Publisher
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Debunking common myths and providing information about everything from katsina dolls to casinos and Pocahontas to powwows, Native staff members at the National Museum of the American Indian have handled a wide array of questions over the years. This book presents nearly 100 of their answers. This accessible and informative book counters deeply embedded stereotypes while providing a lively introduction to diverse Native histories and contemporary...
14) Ocean!
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Using 3-D computer illustrations that present a level of detail you simply can't find elsewhere, this book takes you on a world tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet. You will see the fish, invertebrates, and other animals that call the ocean home and learn how their anatomy and behavior is adapted to deal with a watery habitat. You can discover what survives in the frozen Arctic Ocean, as well as see coral reefs teeming with life....
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Produced in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, SI Math Maker Lab is designed to appeal to math geeks and those that prefer practical projects. To complete these engaging projects, kids don't need to be math geniuses or even know how to use a calculator. Each task comes with easy-to-follow instructions, photographs, and illustrations to help whip up super cool mathematics creations!"--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The book examines the science behind everyday life -- how we power our homes, grow our food, and build machines that allow us to communicate with others and travel around the world. Featuring a wide range of scientific inventions and discoveries, from advances in modern medicine to groundbreaking ideas for saving the environment, SuperScience uncovers how science plays a part in every area of our lives"--
17) Transportation!
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Transportation! Incredible computer-generated illustrations reveal transportation as you've never seen it before. Discover how goods and people travel above, across, and even under the ground, while rockets journey deep into space. Encounter the biggest and smallest vehicles of the land, sea, and sky--from huge oceangoing aircraft carriers to agile drones. Find out what is inside a car engine and how top-of-the-line turbochangers help make the speedies...