The Smithsonian Institution

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1414790314

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The Smithsonian Institution by Anonim Pdf

Author : William J. Rhees
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1857
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0018565993

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An Account of the Smithsonian Institution by William J. Rhees Pdf

Author : Steven Turner
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781588346902

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The Science of James Smithson by Steven Turner Pdf

Accessible exploration of the noteworthy scientific career of James Smithson, who left his fortune to establish the Smithsonian Institution. James Smithson is best known as the founder of the Smithsonian Institution, but few people know his full and fascinating story. He was a widely respected chemist and mineralogist and a member of the Royal Society, but in 1865, his letters, collection of 10,000 minerals, and more than 200 unpublished papers were lost to a fire in the Smithsonian Castle. His scientific legacy was further written off as insignificant in an 1879 essay published through the Smithsonian fifty years after his death--a claim that author Steven Turner demonstrates is far from the truth. By providing scientific and intellectual context to his work, The Science of James Smithson is a comprehensive tribute to Smithson's contributions to his fields, including chemistry, mineralogy, and more. This detailed narrative illuminates Smithson and his quest for knowledge at a time when chemists still debated thing as basic as the nature of fire, and struggled to maintain their networks amid the ever-changing conditions of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.

Author : Victor H. Green
Publisher : Colchis Books
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Negro Motorist Green Book by Victor H. Green Pdf

The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.

Author : Emily B. Korrell
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781588343499

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Awesome Adventures at the Smithsonian by Emily B. Korrell Pdf

From Dorothy's red slippers to dinosaurs to the Wright brothers' plane, the Smithsonian is filled with objects fascinating to kids. Yet choosing what to see at the Smithsonian can challenge even the most enthusiastic families. Packed with activities, information, and pictures, this lively new guide offers children ages 8-12 years a way to navigate the Smithsonian. Engaging maps, photographs, and illustrations present the main museum halls along with puzzles, games, mad libs, and pages for journal entries, drawings, and superlatives that will help get kids ready for their big trip to the nation's capital and keep them focused and attentive as they navigate the world's largest museum complex that is the Smithsonian Institution. Awesome Adventures at the Smithsonian (spiral bound) is the perfect way to engage any child on their big trip to Washington, DC, and the Smithsonian.

Author : Catherine A. Nichols
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781800730533

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Exchanging Objects by Catherine A. Nichols Pdf

As an historical account of the exchange of “duplicate specimens” between anthropologists at the Smithsonian Institution and museums, collectors, and schools around the world in the late nineteenth century, this book reveals connections between both well-known museums and little-known local institutions, created through the exchange of museum objects. It explores how anthropologists categorized some objects in their collections as “duplicate specimens,” making them potential candidates for exchange. This historical form of what museum professionals would now call deaccessioning considers the intellectual and technical requirement of classifying objects in museums, and suggests that a deeper understanding of past museum practice can inform mission-driven contemporary museum work.

Author : Roger D. Launius
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781588346520

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Apollo's Legacy by Roger D. Launius Pdf

An all-encompassing look at the history and enduring impact of the Apollo space program In Apollo's Legacy, space historian Roger D. Launius explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society. The Apollo missions marked the first time human beings left Earth's orbit and visited another world, and thus they loom large in our collective memory. Many have detailed the exciting events of the Apollo program, but Launius offers unique insight into its legacy as seen through multiple perspectives. He surveys a wide range of viewpoints and narratives, both positive and negative, surrounding the program. These include the argument that Apollo epitomizes American technological--and political--progress; technological and scientific advances garnered from the program; critiques from both sides of the political spectrum about the program's expenses; and even conspiracy theories and denials of the program's very existence. Throughout the book, Launius weaves in stories from important moments in Apollo's history to draw readers into his analysis. Apollo's Legacy is a must-read for space buffs interested in new angles on a beloved cultural moment and those seeking a historic perspective on the Apollo program.

Author : Richard Kurin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101638774

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The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects by Richard Kurin Pdf

The Smithsonian Institution is America's largest, most important, and most beloved repository for the objects that define our common heritage. Now Under Secretary for Art, History, and Culture Richard Kurin, aided by a team of top Smithsonian curators and scholars, has assembled a literary exhibition of 101 objects from across the Smithsonian's museums that together offer a marvelous new perspective on the history of the United States. Ranging from the earliest years of the pre-Columbian continent to the digital age, and from the American Revolution to Vietnam, each entry pairs the fascinating history surrounding each object with the story of its creation or discovery and the place it has come to occupy in our national memory. Kurin sheds remarkable new light on objects we think we know well, from Lincoln's hat to Dorothy's ruby slippers and Julia Child's kitchen, including the often astonishing tales of how each made its way into the collections of the Smithsonian. Other objects will be eye-opening new discoveries for many, but no less evocative of the most poignant and important moments of the American experience. Some objects, such as Harriet Tubman's hymnal, Sitting Bull's ledger, Cesar Chavez's union jacket, and the Enola Gay bomber, tell difficult stories from the nation's history, and inspire controversies when exhibited at the Smithsonian. Others, from George Washington's sword to the space shuttle Discovery, celebrate the richness and vitality of the American spirit. In Kurin's hands, each object comes to vivid life, providing a tactile connection to American history. Beautifully designed and illustrated with color photographs throughout, The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects is a rich and fascinating journey through America's collective memory, and a beautiful object in its own right.

Author : Donald R. Prothero
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781588345738

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Giants of the Lost World by Donald R. Prothero Pdf

More than a hundred years ago, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a novel called The Lost World with the exciting premise that dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts still ruled in South America. Little did Conan Doyle know, there were terrifying monsters in South America--they just happened to be extinct. In fact, South America has an incredible history as a land where many strange creatures evolved and died out. In his book Giants of the Lost World: Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Monsters of South America, Donald R. Prothero uncovers the real science and history behind this fascinating story. The largest animal ever discovered was the huge sauropod dinosaur Argentinosaurus, which was about 130 feet long and weighed up to 100 tons. The carnivorous predator Giganotosaurus weighed in at more than 8 tons and measured more than 47 feet long, dwarfing the T. rex in comparison. Gigantic anacondas broke reptile records; possums evolved into huge saber-toothed predators; and ground sloths grew larger than elephants in this strange, unknown land. Prothero presents the scientific details about each of these prehistoric beasts, provides a picture of the ancient landscapes they once roamed, and includes the stories of the individuals who first discovered their fossils for a captivating account of a lost world that is stranger than fiction.

Author : Smithsonian Institution
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781684058464

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Sea Creatures: A Smithsonian Coloring Book by Smithsonian Institution Pdf

Voyage beneath the waves to realms of beauty and mystery -- ready for you to color! The Smithsonian Institution presents an awe-inspiring new coloring book that explores the diverse biology of our underwater world. With this meticulously illustrated coloring book, sea-faring fans of all ages can unlock wonders of oceanic depths, interacting with the diverse terrain and species that inhabit these watery spaces. Guided by experts from the Smithsonian and brought to life by Rachel Curtis (Birds: A Smithsonian Coloring Book), these rich pen and ink illustrations invite you to step into captivating scenes featuring the Giant Squid, Corals, Moray Eel, Giant Isopod, Caribbean Octopus, Orca, Starfish, and more. Fans of coloring books and aquatic life will find an enchanting realm to explore with their own creativity. Each page of Sea Creatures: A Smithsonian Coloring Book not only stands alone as a work of art, but is also accompanied by brief and fascinating insights from museum experts, ensuring that time spent coloring is also time spent learning. This book's deluxe ivory paper allows for a variety of artistic media like pen, pencil, or even watercolor, to ensure your creative vision comes to life just the way you want--and lasts for years to come.

Author : Mark Twain
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783846051764

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The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.

Author : G. Wayne Clough
Publisher : Smithsonian Books
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 0981950019

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Best of Both Worlds by G. Wayne Clough Pdf

Wayne Clough, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, asks “How can we prepare ourselves to reach the generation of digital natives who bring a huge appetite—and aptitude—for the digital world?” He explains how the Smithsonian is tackling this issue in Best of Both Worlds: Museums, Libraries, and Archives in a Digital Age. Libraries and archives have already made many documents available through the Internet. The digital world presents a bigger challenge for museums; producing images of 3D objects is more complicated, and collections are built with exhibitions in mind rather than open access on computers. In 2009, the Smithsonian began digitizing its vast collections to make them accessible to the millions of people who do not visit the museums in person. “Digital access can provide limitless opportunities for engagement and lifelong learning.” Clough sees museums gradually moving beyond showcasing collections to engaging the public online so “visitors” can access the objects they find most interesting. Education has always been at the core of the Smithsonian. Today, the Smithsonian offers materials and lesson plans that meet state standards for K–12 curricula; online summits on many diverse subjects; the Collections Search Center website; and apps. The Smithsonian’s website, www.seriouslyamazing.com, draws people in with fun questions and then takes them deeper into the subject. The question “What European colonizer is still invading the U.S. today?” reveals not only the answer—earthworms—but also in-depth info on worms from environmental researchers. Clough concludes with this thought: “While digital technology poses great challenges, it also offers great possibilities.”

Author : Smithsonian Institution
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1524872156

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Cabinet of Curiosities by Smithsonian Institution Pdf

Celebrate the beautiful and the unique with a sticker compendium of more than 1,000 stunning selections from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution. In collaboration with the Smithsonian comes a book of over 1,000 stickers of varying sizes showcasing incredible photographs and illustrations from the millions of captivating collections from the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum and research complex. From Victorian anatomy illustrations to rare animals; seashells to insects; scientific oddities to jewelry; spacecraft and airplanes to letters and numbers, this book is brimming with a curated selection of stickers perfect for mindfulness and creative relaxation.

Author : Smithsonian Institution
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Digital images
ISBN : UCBK:C044799249

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Smithsonian Year by Smithsonian Institution Pdf

Author : Dibner Library,Bern Dibner
Publisher : N. Watson Academic Publications
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Reference
ISBN : MINN:31951000515320T

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Heralds of Science by Dibner Library,Bern Dibner Pdf