In the bestselling tradition of "Smithsonian Animal," this extraordinary survey of the planet provides unrivaled insight into the forces and processes that formed the environment and which continue to influence its evolution.
The Star-Spangled Banner, the Wright brothers' Flyer, a life-size woolly mammoth, a sculpture from the 8th-century Tang dynasty, and the National Zoo's giant pandas are just a few of the treasures waiting to be discovered in this beautifully photographed guide for Smithsonian visitors. 300 color photos.
A celebration of the world's most fascinating flower, "Ultimate Orchid" presents more than 400 color photos in complete detail, and features a huge variety of orchids from around the world.
When a perfect mineral crystal has been cut and polished into a form of great beauty by a skilled craftsperson, it is called a gem. Gems are among the most charismatic objects in the history of the world, and are probably more valuable per volume than any other artifacts from or on the earth. In this book, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the ...
From primeval origins to their astonishing modern-day uses and appeal, this is the ultimate portrait of the Earth's natural treasures. A remarkable study of the Earth's rocks, minerals and gems, reveal the beauty and wonder of these outstanding natural phenomena and the fascinating ways they have been prized and used. Whether you are interested in ...
This text is based on a popular, permanent exhibition of the same name at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History at the Behring Center in Washington, DC, which is visited by six million people annually. The exhibit is curated by author Carlene Stephens, and here she includes the colourful stories of inventors and ...
From the discovery of fire to genetic engineering, this collection of fascinating stories and vivid photographs explores the developments in science and natural sciences that have shaped the world. Features profiles of scientists, a timeline, and boxes highlighting key topics. Full color.
A visually powerful compilation of brilliant colors, photos, and artfully selected snippets from the essays, poems, and lyrics of artists like Romare Bearden, Henri Matisse, Stuart Davis, Man Ray, Ralph Ellison, Rita Dove, and many more. Edited by Elizabeth Goldson, with a foreword by Clark Terry and an afterword by Milt Hinton, the volume's goal ...
The Handbook of North American Indians is a 20-volume encyclopedia summarizing knowledge about all Native peoples north of Mesoamerica, including cultures, languages, history, prehistory, and human biology, intended to serve as a standard reference work for anthropologists, historians, students, and the general reader. Each volume contains heavily ...
This important book for scientists and nonscientists alike calls attention to a most urgent global problem: the rapidly accelerating loss of plant and animal species to increasing human population pressure and the demands of economic development. Based on a major conference sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian ...
This essential reference volume, the first in a five-volume set, describes a million photographs at the National Museum of American History for curators, researchers, historians, artists, filmmakers, and collectors. See "Photography" for other volumes in this series.
This handsome reissue of a beloved baseball classic, sporting a new cover, collects the work of America's finest writers and artists as they celebrate the passion and excitement of baseball. Published in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution, this volume collects paintings, drawings, photographs, and literary excerpts, illuminating every ...
The Smithsonian Instutution attracts more than 25 million visitors each year, but few realize just how vast an array of exhibits and activities are represented by the single name. Encompassing 16 museums (including two in New York) and the National Zoo, the Smithsonian's diversity invites endless exploration--and this guide puts it all at readers' ...
The first comprehensive look at the Smithsonian's extraordinary photographic collection. The Smithsonian holds more than 13 million images spanning over 150 years of taking and collecting photographs. This largely unknown body of photography (most never before published) represents nothing less than the Smithsonian's effort, in the name of all ...
This elegantly illustrated accompaniment to a new Smithsonian Libraries exhibition provides a three-part expedition through the collection. The book includes essays by Michael Dirda and Storrs Olson and accompanies the exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
In this illustrated account, a science writer and photojournalist reveals his thoughts and images of nine daredevil scientists he watched jump into active volcanos, leap off bridges, and dive into ocean depths to collect data for their valuable research projects.
This book takes the reader on an armchair journey behind the scenes to explore the diverse research carried out by the institution's eight hundred scholars and scientists.
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of America's preeminent military academy, this volume features more than 200 full-color illustrations, including historical art and photos never previously published.
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