Authors:Amy Pastan, Linda Mcknight,
Publisher: Smithsonian
Keywords: smithsonian, spotlight, steps
Number of Pages: 72
Published: 2007-12-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 0061251518
ISBN-13: 9780061251511

This fresh, fun, and innovative new series of illustrated books showcases the most famous holdings of all the Smithsonian museums. Arranged by theme, rather than by museum, readers can rummage through the rich and diverse holdings of "America’s Attic" like never before in these playful, full–colour family books. Each image is accompanied by descriptions of the object’s historic, scientific, or artistic significance.

Author: Smithsonian Institution
Publisher: BiblioLife
Keywords: tables, physical, smithsonian
Number of Pages: 356
Published: 2009-07-18
List price: $31.75
ISBN-10: 1113165901
ISBN-13: 9781113165909

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your u

Author: Smithsonian Institution
Publisher: BiblioLife
Keywords: tables, geographical, smithsonian
Number of Pages: 292
Published: 2009-05-20
List price: $27.75
ISBN-10: 1110133456
ISBN-13: 9781110133451

Publisher: City of Washington, Smithsonian Institution Publication date: 1897 Subjects: Geography, Mathematical -- Tables, etc Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there.

Author: Smithsonian
Publisher: Smithsonian
Keywords: smithsonian, guide, official
Number of Pages: 221
Published: 2002-01-01
List price: $13.95
ISBN-10: 1588340031
ISBN-13: 9781588340030

Author: Juliet Clutton-Brock
Publisher: DK ADULT
Keywords: smithsonian, handbooks, mammals
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2002-03-01
List price: $20.00
ISBN-10: 0789484048
ISBN-13: 9780789484048

The most visually appealing guides to the natural world that one can buy. Packed with superb full-color photography, detailed descriptions, and highlights of key facts, Mammals is the latest addition to the Smithsonian Handbook series. Including more than 500 profiles each with its own spread, there isn’t a more reliable identification guide on the market.

Author: Chris Pellant
Publisher: DK ADULT
Keywords: smithsonian, handbooks, minerals, rocks, amp
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2002-09-01
List price: $20.00
ISBN-10: 0789491060
ISBN-13: 9780789491060

The Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals combines 600 vivid full--color photos with descriptions of more than 500 specimens. This authoritative and systematic photographic approach, with words never separated from pictures, marks a new generation of identification guides. Each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the chief characteristics of the rock or mineral and distinguishing features. Color--coded bands provide a clear, at--a--glance facts for quick reference. In addition, each mineral entry features an illustration showing the crystal system

Author: Fred J. Alsop
Publisher: DK ADULT
Keywords: smithsonian, handbooks, texas, birds
Number of Pages: 576
Published: 2002-02-01
List price: $23.00
ISBN-10: 0789483882
ISBN-13: 9780789483881

The most comprehensive series of field guides to North American birds ever. This impressive collection highlights birds from all regions of the United States including localized areas such as the Mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest and New England. Whether birding in the foothills of New England, the prairies of the Midwest, or the beaches of Florida, Smithsonian Handbooks are the most comprehensive field guides to North American birds on the market. Looking for the Great Blue Heron or the Piping Plover while visiting the Great Lakes? Desperate to find the rare Long Billed Curlew or the Mar