Stop and smell the roses with Agent Osprey as she works to uncover the beautiful world of plants! Plants! includes a six-foot-long timeline, featuring over 100 plants from their first known forms thro
Be on the look-out for the wildest of mammals with Agent Osprey as she explores the animal kingdom in search of all things fierce and friendly!Mammals! includes a six-foot-long timeline, featuring ove
Dig deep with Dinosaurs!to uncover the fascinating world of of these ancient creatures. Our six-foot-long fold-out timeline features over 100 of the most incredible dinosaurs that ever lived--from the
Leave no stone unturned with our explorer to uncover the fascinating world of bugs! Our six-foot-long timeline features over 100 bugs from their first appearance about 230 million years-ago through to
A bullied boy discovers a door guarded by a sly monster . . . A painting of a door opens in a forgotten Egyptian tomb . . . A portal in the park promises to turn you into a much cooler version 2.0—if
A bullied boy discovers a door guarded by a sly monster . . . A painting of a door opens in a forgotten Egyptian tomb . . . A portal in the park promises to turn you into a much cooler version 2.0—if
The highly anticipated second volume to the critically acclaimed Explorer series, The Lost Islands is a collection of seven all-new stories written and illustrated by an award-winning roster of comics
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
Learn all about fashion’s trailblazers and trendsetters in this boldly illustrated, definitive guide that charts style from the late 19th century to the modern day.From the extravagance of Ancient Egy
A unique guide to the extraordinary world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees.We couldn’t live without plants. We need them for food, shelter, and even the air we breathe, yet we k
Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children.Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution.
Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children.Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution.
Explore our wonderful universe through stunning CGI illustrations and amazing stats that bring to life the incredible marvels that populate space.Perfect for curious kids, Super Space Encyclopedia sho
This compelling story of exploration charts and celebrates humankind in space, from Sputnik's launch in 1957 through the Apollo Moon landings and the International Space Station to future missions to
Journey back in time and find out where the dinosaurs roamed. This unique children's atlas explores each continent, revealing fossil sites and stories on every map.Part of the best-selling What's Wher
Reexamining history from a female perspective, this book celebrates the pivotal but less well-known roles women have played in culture and society.Packed full of evocative images, this gloriously illu
Witness the wonders of the Milky Way in this stunningly illustrated book that will make you feel like an astronaut!Blast off to the oldest star in our galaxy, zoom around planetary nebulae dubbed "the
Discover the lowdown on high heels, hair-dos, and the history of fashion.This Smithsonian activity book is about the furry, fabulous, funky, or just plain funny things people have worn from prehistori
Build up, down, and even sideways!From the first huts built of mud or animal skins to the world's tallest skyscrapers, this fun, fact-filled Smithsonian activity book looks at how people have construc
Primate Power! What's got long red hair, toes that work like thumbs, arms longer than its legs, swings from tree branch to tree branch, and can even use an iPad? The amazing orangutan! Smithsonian's N
This land is your land . . . check it out!It's a big country—with all kinds of wonderful, weird, and wild facts, faces, and places to discover in each and every state. U.S.A.! U.S.A.! This fun, funky
What does an astronaut wear to work? Find out in this space-age Penguin-Smithsonian reader!If you're going to orbit the Earth, moonwalk, or float in space, you need the right outfit. From helmet to sp
What does an astronaut wear to work? Find out in this space-age Penguin-Smithsonian reader!If you're going to orbit the Earth, moonwalk, or float in space, you need the right outfit. From helmet to sp
What's the Scoop?Americans eat more ice cream than people in any other country (on average 48 pints per person a year). Where did this cool treat come from? And how did its popularity spread? If you'r
Travel the near and far reaches of the solar system in this lively, beautifully illustrated Smithsonian nonfiction book!Ready for a wondrous celestial journey? How about a trip to our close neighbor M
The scoop on animal poop! Animals poop, that's a given. But what does this natural output say about what's going on inside an animal? Ask Sarah Putnam, the "Poop Sleuth" at Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Danger! Watch out for these plants! Poison ivy, stinging nettles, Venus fly trap—their names alone say "watch out!" Plants can sting, prick, trap, even poison other living things. But why? Learn more
What's wiggling around underground . . . and underwater? Worms! They're more than just the squiggly things on a fish hook. Worms live in the earth, in the sea, in other bodies of water, and even insid
