Before smartphones, back even before the Internet and personal computer, a misfit group of technophiles, blind teenagers, hippies, and outlaws figured out how to hack the world’s largest machine: the
Young children will be introduced to the concepts of colors and opposites while learning about a diversity of wildlife withLook & Learn: Colors & Opposites. Each flash card features a
Starfish, turtles, whalesand so much more! Dive into early learning with Look Through: Sea and find a fun way to learn early concepts. This board book features cute art, simple labels, and raised touc
For hundreds of years, humans have been fascinated by machines that help with everyday tasks, andBuild the Robot gives readers an overview of the history of robotics. Have fun while learning about the
A charming book filled with characters that children can relate to while learning the qualities of a positive self-image. Thirty-two pages of full color illustrations.
Birding is a popular pastime, and more enthusiasts than ever are taking up the task of photographing the winged wonders they encounter in the field. In this book, author Jeffrey Rich discusses the too
When her long-time agent and friend Robert Lescher died in 2012, the manuscript of M.F.K. Fisher’s unpublished first novel was discovered packed tidily away in one of Lescher’s signature red boxes.Fol
Smithsonian Readers: Seriously Amazing Level 2 provides accessible and engaging content designed to encourage further progress in children’s reading abilities. Developed in partnership with the Smiths
What is the fastest creature in the world? How do animals communicate? What is the difference between monkeys and apes? Learn the answers to these questions and more in SmithsonianSticker Creations: W
Windows 10 in Easy Steps provides full-color and comprehensive coverage of the new operating system and shows how to get the most out of it, whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device
WordPress in Easy Steps will guide the reader through setting up WordPress, working with the Dashboard, creating site content, adding media, and adjusting appearance and themes. The book also covers a
The fascinating subject of handweaving is fully explored in this reference, which covers basic subjects such as warping a loom and making bobbins of weft, as well as more elaborate, highly decorative
Illustrations and easy-to-read text explore what various animals, from an armadillo in an underground restaurant to a wallaby in a sandwich shop, might choose to eat.
Released in 1985, Day of the Dead was the final film of George A. Romero’s classic zombie trilogy, which forever changed the face of horror filmmaking. Set in an apocalyptic world where the living-dea
Scratch Programming in Easy Steps introduces readers to Scratch, a programming language that is widely used on the Raspberry Pi. Using Scratch’s highly visual interface, you'll learn how to make games
In this groundbreaking book, animal communicator Marta Williams brings into focus an unexamined dynamic in our relationships with our animals: the idea that our animals are often our mirrors. Deeply a
Explore one of England's great landscapes in the company of the great writers with whom it is indelibly associated. In the style of Walking with Beatrix Potter and Walking with Wordsworth, Walking wit
Etta, Peter and Jonah all find themselves at a cabin by the shore of Yellow Lake, and flung together in the terrifying series of events that follows.Jonah has come to Yellow Lake to try to get in touc
We all want life to go smoothly but things rarely go as expected.Whether mere bumps in the road or genuine crises, we live in a world of unwanted events that no willpower can prevent. In The Art of Di
The garden of Hidcote Manor in Gloucestershire is among the most influential gardens in England, and certainly one of the most visited. Each year more than 100,000 visitors come to this Cotswold hillt
Though she owned several houses, Agatha Christie had one surpassing favorite: Greenway, on the Dart estuary in Devon. She was born nearby, bought it in 1938, and spent all her summers there until her
The Peregrine’s Journey vividly describes one of the most remarkable feats in the animal kingdom. Beginning in Alaska and ending two months later in Argentina, the peregrine falcon’s annual migration
Latkes are potato pancakes served at Hanukkah, and Lemony Snicket is an alleged children’s author. For the first time in literary history, these two elements are combined in one book. A particularly i
When young Thomas Jackson was promoted three times in 15 months during the United States-Mexican War, his superior officers saw that he had the potential to be a great leader. Fourteen years later, in
From the Russian Mafia in Siberia to freelance poachers in Thailand, Black Market is an unforgettable journey inside the grisly Endangered Species Trade, where unsanctioned global trafficking of rhino
In 1902 in a small German town a traveler turns up spouting catchy songs about adventures in America. To the townspeople, the land sounds like paradise, and ten-year-old Johann Bonfert is excited when
Comparing the New Testament with the Tao Te Ching, Taoism’s most sacred book, Jesus and Lao Tzu reveals a surprising set of examples in which these two spiritual masters point their followers in the s
Originally composed in Sanskrit and layered with spiritual depth and practical insight, Mystic Poetry is a unique contribution to the religious world. Unlike the poetry of other mystics in search of t
Brian Robb follows the wildly different phases of Cages film career: his oddball roles in cult movies like Raising Arizona and Wild At Heart, his unconventional leading man parts in Moonstruck and Gua
Drawing on texts both ancient and modern, this book explores rational theology in Islam, from ninth and tenth century Mu'tazilism to rationalist modernist scholarship.
Bird Brainiac is an interactive high-engagement journal for kids 8 - 13 who love birds, one that puts control of the experience in their hands. Throughout the pages, kids are encouraged to write, draw
In this hilarious, touching homage to Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, a worn-out mom finds herself floating across time and space to the place where the Wild Moms are. Dazzled by her party
Smithsonian First Explorers: Little Learner provides an important introduction to early concepts in a fun and lively way. From the number of seasons to the color of an orangutan, the four included boa
Now updated to include newer maps and photos - and lighter in weight to support carefree traveling- this comprehensive guidebook to the Camino de Santiago and its offshoots contains all the informatio
Parkinson’s Disease, a disorder of the central nervous system, affects 1 million people in America and 10 million worldwide. InGoodbye Parkinson’s, Hello life!, Alex Kerten presents his breakthrough t
The second fully-illustrated, hardcover book in Uncle John’s popular new Weird, Weird World series opens up a portal to the bizarre. It’s page after page of unbelievable history, odd origins, tales of
In this major biography, Martin Clarke investigates one of the most popular and influential bands of our time, painting a detailed portrait of its enigmatic leader, Eddie Vedder. Pearl Jam exploded on
There’s no question that kids are fascinated with dinosaurs and fossils. From massive dinosaur skeletons to ancient insects embedded in amber, there’s plenty for kids to discover inCreature Close-Up:
Developed in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution and esteemed childhood literacy expert Dr. Adria Klein, the Smithsonian Readers series is designed to encourage reading comprehension with hig
Smithsonian Readers: World of Wonder Level 3 continues children’s journeys to becoming lifelong readers with new and engaging content and more challenging texts. Developed in partnership with the Smit
