Smithsonian Institution
Author
Publisher
Harvest, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
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,...
5) History!
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. You'll find yourself transported into the past through engaging explanations, incredible...
6) Great maps
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Traces human development and culture through cartography, from early rock carvings to the latest geospatial technology.
7) First ladies
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the...
Author
Publisher
Smithsonian Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Come face to face with the most incredible insects on Earth, where you’ll experience the microscopic world of bugs in mind-blowing depth and detail.
Super Bug Encyclopedia showcases a huge variety of these tiny creatures at close range, making them millions of times bigger than their true size to give you the complete picture. From ants to wasps and centipedes to spiders, experience amazing anatomy and athleticism and
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Formats
Description
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,
17) The tree book
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key...
Series
Handbook of North American Indians volume 15
Publisher
Smithsonian Institution
Pub. Date
1978
Language
English
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
"Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution ... this expanded commemorative edition is a captivating visual guide. It combines a wealth of artifacts, photography, and eyewitness accounts with a compelling narrative that places key events in context, explaining their historic origins and their lasting impact on the nation and its people." -- From p. 4 of cover.