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1) Curso de ingles America

Author

Series

Ingles en 100 dias

Language

Español

Formats

Audiobook on CD, Paperback

2) Presidents

Author

Barber, James

Series

Eyewitness books

Publisher

Dorling Kindersley Pub

Pub. Date

2000

Language

English

3) Game worn: baseball treasures from the game's greatest heroes and moments

Author

Wong, Stephen

Publisher

Smithsonian Books

Pub. Date

[2016]

Language

English

Description

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"Game Worn: Treasures of Baseball's Greatest Heroes and Moments is a richly illustrated exploration and first-of-its-kind compendium study of the world's most coveted and precious baseball uniforms worn by Major League ballplayers during the twentieth century. This coffee-table book features many of the most historically significant uniforms, jackets, hats, as well as other treasured baseball collectibles that tell us as much about the history and...

4) Maker lab outdoors: 25 super cool projects : build, invent, create, discover

Author

Challoner, Jack

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2018.

Language

English

Description

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Twenty-five science projects and experiments to be done outside will spark kids' creativity and help them develop science skills through hands-on learning.

5) Butterfly gardening: creating summer magic in your garden

Publisher

Sierra Club Books

Pub. Date

c1990

Language

English

6) Smithsonian timelines of the ancient world

Publisher

Smithsonian Institution

Pub. Date

1993

Language

English

Formats

Book, Reference

7) Bullfrog at Magnolia Circle

Author

Dennard, Deborah

Series

Smithsonian's backyard

Publisher

Soundprints

Pub. Date

2002

Language

English

Description

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A young male bullfrog avoids a hungry heron and searches for a calling site in his bayou home.

8) Smithsonian atlas of space exploration

Author

Launius, Roger D

Publisher

HarperCollins

Pub. Date

c2009

Language

English

9) Great maps

Author

Brotton, Jerry

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2014.

Language

English

Description

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Traces human development and culture through cartography, from early rock carvings to the latest geospatial technology.

10) Washington, D.C: a Smithsonian book of the nation's capital

Publisher

Smithsonian Books

Pub. Date

1992

Language

English

11) Smithsonian natural history: the ultimate visual guide to everything on earth

Publisher

Pub. Date

c2010

Language

English

12) First ladies

Author

Pastan, Amy

Series

DK eyewitness books

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2017.

Language

English

Description

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From Martha Washington to America's newest first lady, Melania Trump, meet the 46 exceptional women who left their mark on the White House. See how the role of the First Lady has evolved from being a gracious hostess to encompassing humanitarian work and even policy making. Did you know Dolley Madison rescued state documents and a painting of George Washington as British troops set the White House on fire? Filled with amazing facts, full-color photographs...

13) The Da Vinci detective

Publisher

Smithsonian Networks

Pub. Date

2009

Language

English

Description

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Dr. Maurizio Seracini is a controversial forensic scientist who uses cutting-edge medical and military technology while on the trail of two fascinating unsolved mysteries. For 30 years he has searched for a lost Da Vinci mural. Along the way he has uncovered a series of magnificent Da Vinci drawings hidden for years. Follow along as all of the clues fall into place.

14) Official guide to the Smithsonian

Author

Smithsonian Institution

Publisher

Smithsonian Books

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

Description

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The Smithsonian Institution holds more than 142 million artifacts and specimens in its trust. This colorful guide to the museums and galleries on the National Mall, in the Washington metropolitan area, and in New York City presents an enormous amount of history and pertinent museum information, ensuring a rewarding visit. Each detailed section presents the history of the museums and offers a fully illustrated, gallery-by-gallery tour. All the practical...

15) Treasures in the Smithsonian: the gem collection

Author

Desautels, Paul E

Publisher

Smithsonian Institution Press

Pub. Date

1979

Language

English

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Adult: Rocks, Minerals, & Gems Summer Reading 2022

16) History!

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2019.

Language

English

Description

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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. You'll find yourself transported into the past through engaging explanations, incredible...

17) Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects

Author

Challoner, Jack

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2018

Language

English

Formats

eBook, Kindle

Description

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This award-winning science book is bubbling over with entertaining and educational experiments for budding scientists to follow at home or in the classroom.
Build a soap-powered sailboat, recreate the Solar System out of rubber bands, construct your own colorful kaleidoscope, or make mouthwatering monster marshmallows. Explore the whole range of imaginative activities offered.
A foreword by Jack Andraka, a teen award-winning inventor,

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18) The Smithsonian collection of newspaper comics

Author

Smithsonian Institution

Publisher

Smithsonian Institution Press

Pub. Date

[1977]

Language

English

Formats

Book, Paperback

Description

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Examples from the Yellow Kid of 1896 to Peanuts, B.C., and Doonesbury.

19) Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds: A visual encyclopedia of the plant kingdom

Author

Series

Visual Encyclopedia

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2019

Language

English

Description

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A unique guide to the extraordinary world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees.
We couldn't live without plants. We need them for food, shelter, and even the air we breathe, yet we know surprisingly little about them. Why do thistles bristle with spines? How do some plants trap and eat insects? Did you know there are trees that are 5,000 years old? Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds explores the mysterious world

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20) Air & space Smithsonian 2021

Publisher

Smithsonian Institution

Pub. Date

c1986

Language

English

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1) Curso de ingles America

2) Presidents

3) Game worn: baseball treasures from the game's greatest heroes and moments

4) Maker lab outdoors: 25 super cool projects : build, invent, create, discover

5) Butterfly gardening: creating summer magic in your garden

6) Smithsonian timelines of the ancient world

7) Bullfrog at Magnolia Circle

8) Smithsonian atlas of space exploration

9) Great maps

10) Washington, D.C: a Smithsonian book of the nation's capital

11) Smithsonian natural history: the ultimate visual guide to everything on earth

12) First ladies

13) The Da Vinci detective

14) Official guide to the Smithsonian

15) Treasures in the Smithsonian: the gem collection

16) History!

17) Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects

18) The Smithsonian collection of newspaper comics

19) Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds: A visual encyclopedia of the plant kingdom

20) Air & space Smithsonian 2021