Smithsonian Institution.
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Pub. Date
2006
Description
"A unique overview of international currency, All the Money in the World chronicles how political, cultural, and economic forces have shaped the development of coinage and paper currency from antiquity through today. Douglas Mudd, the Curator of the ANA (American Numismatic Association) Money Museum, describes the extraordinary diversity and beauty of monetary imagery - an important source of cultural and historical information. This illustrated and...
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Pub. Date
2008
Description
Striking visual profiles present the entire range of rocks and minerals with key information for accurate identification, and practical advice on how to cut, polish and display objects as well as an intriguing look at the many ways they have been used, from basic building blocks to fine decoration.
88) Dinosaur!
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Pub. Date
2014
Description
Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution and filled with fun facts on fossils, amphibians, sea creatures, woolly mammoths, and more, this intriguing book is packed with photorealistic computer generated images, providing an experience that will redefine natural history for kids.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
The stunning visuals and authoritative text make Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life a fascinating and revealing encyclopedia that will appeal to the whole family. From the origin of life, through the age of dinosaurs stalked by the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, to the earliest humans, this book tells the story of life on Earth. Dinosaurs may be the stars of the show, but the book is truly comprehensive, with fossil plants, invertebrates, amphibians, fish,...
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"Using 3-D computer illustrations that present a level of detail you simply can't find elsewhere, this book takes you on a world tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet. You will see the fish, invertebrates, and other animals that call the ocean home and learn how their anatomy and behavior is adapted to deal with a watery habitat. You can discover what survives in the frozen Arctic Ocean, as well as see coral reefs teeming with life....
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From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's final voyage, Flight takes you sky-high, swooping you through world aviation history. Featuring spectacular photography of iconic aircraft, this book also recounts the feats of pioneers, trailblazers, and jet test pilots, and traces the technological developments so important to aviation's progress. Memorable moments of aerial warfare and record-breaking flights are recalled alongside more...