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Smithsonian
Pub. Date
2019
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English
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An inspiring and surprising celebration of U.S. women's history told through Smithsonian artifacts illustrating women's participation in science, art, music, sports, fashion, business, religion, entertainment, military, politics, activism, and more.
This book offers a unique, panoramic look at women's history in the United States through the lens of ordinary objects from, by, and for extraordinary women. Featuring more than 280 artifacts...
This book offers a unique, panoramic look at women's history in the United States through the lens of ordinary objects from, by, and for extraordinary women. Featuring more than 280 artifacts...
2) Presidents
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English
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Follow the early lives and political careers of the US presidents and see how they came into office, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase. Now revised and updated, DK Eyewitness Books: Presidents...
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English
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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
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Here, at last, is the antidote to the internet: an expertly written and beautifully presented reference for a world overloaded with unreliable information. From quantum physics to the square of the hypotenuse, Ancient Rome to the depths of the oceans, this is your one-stop shop for the digital age--clear, simple, accurate, and unbiased. For family, for study, for simple pleasure of discovery."--Back cover.
5) Civil War
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"Discover the horror of slave life, and the Underground Railroad that helped its victims to escape. See the weapons used on the battlefields, from single-shot rifles to powerful Gatling guns. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why he was assassinated,"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
Explore the lives of America's 45 presidents, as well as notable first ladies, famous speeches, and major constitutional events, with The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia.
From George Washington to the new leader taking office in January 2017, this visual reference guide presents a unique insight into life in the White House. More than 150 easy-to-read entries cover the presidents, first ladies such as Eleanor Roosevelt, the Louisiana
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the everyday miracle of the animal kingdom. With spectacular photography and clear explanations, Zoology reveals the incredible anatomy, behavior, and beauty of every type of creature, from hair to scale, whisker to tail." -- back cover.
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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A novel approach to stargazing, this stunning space book features step-by-step guides to identifying the key constellations across the northern hemisphere.
What do you see when you look up into the sky? Have you ever wondered what the stars mean? Or how they are connected? Or what each constellation is called? If so, then this may be the book for you! Little stargazers will enjoy paging through this awe-inspiring astronomy book and learning...
What do you see when you look up into the sky? Have you ever wondered what the stars mean? Or how they are connected? Or what each constellation is called? If so, then this may be the book for you! Little stargazers will enjoy paging through this awe-inspiring astronomy book and learning...
Author
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The Great Courses teams up with the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, to take you behind the scenes of the animal world. This introduction to zoology brings you up close and personal with a breathtaking variety of animal species through the eyes of a trained zoologist. Throughout these lectures, you'll explore the fundamentals of zoology (including the relationship between genetics and environment), dive into the different...
12) Science for all children: a guide to improving elementary science education in your school district
Publisher
National Academy Press
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
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Smithsonian contributions to anthropology volume no. 47
Publisher
Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
14) Annual report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
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Publisher
U. S. Govt. Print. Off
Pub. Date
1895
Language
English
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"From simple to sophisticated, elegant to excessive, what we wear says who we are. "Fashion" is the ultimate visual guide to everything ever worn. From the extravagance of Ancient Egypt, through the legendary fashion houses of Chanel and Dior, to the latest cutting-edge labels, this gorgeous collection of costume and dress shows how fashion reflects people and places, and captures the times in which they lived."--p.[4] of cover.
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Publisher
Smithsonian Scholarly Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This book explores the varied ways that the National Museum of American History and its predecessors conveyed the story of America in its exhibitions to millions of annual visitors through five distinct eras of history. Because of the museum's size and scope and its prominent presence in the nation's capital, its leaders have always aspired to grand visions of it mission and program. Yet the realities of exhibition development tempered and shaped...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Detailed profiles and stunning visuals explore every aspect of the cosmos. From the big bang to planets in our solar system and beyond, this new edition provides comprehensive and up-to-date maps of the night sky, explores the history of telescopes and the latest equipment for amateur observers, and highlights the most recent discoveries in astronomy. -- adapted from back cover
