Smithsonian Institution.

"This groundbreaking collection draws on the expertise of the Smithsonian's textile curator and their major and extensive collection at the National Museum of American History, covering quilts from the birth of the country in the 1700s to the new centuryof modern quilts. This inclusive look offers a scope beyond just chintz and wholecloth, but to exquisite, unexpected quilts with wild originality, the spirit of experimentation, and true artistic inspiration....

"From the Smithsonian Institution, the real story of the American table in a collection of snapshots, stories, and recipes from the pre-colonial era through today, including the people and events that have often been left out. In this exploration of the American table, the Smithsonian Institution presents a fresh look at what and how we've fed ourselves, for sustenance and for pleasure, through the lens of location, immigration, ingenuity, innovation,...

With easily accessible cross-references that build bite-size pieces of information into a narrative that leads readers back and forth through time, "Timelines of History" makes the past accessible to all families, students, and the general reader.

Text and graphic novel-style illustrations color coded by geographical area help readers explore the rich and often surprising history of the peoples of North America from 13,000 BCE to the present day. Read it as a book or unfold into an eight-foot continuous work of art.

"Take a trip through time and witness the deadliest war in US history. With the help of expert historians, find out how the fight to end slavery sparked the war, see the weapons used by soldiers on the battlefields, and meet the people who risked their lives on the front lines."--

Uses text and computer-generated artworks to provide detailed, realistic explorations of a wide range of topics in six broad categories. Includes glossary. Presents a detailed encyclopedic reference with entries under a range of scientific and historical subjects, including evolution, physics, and ancient civilizations.

The story of prehistoric life as scientists have discovered it through the fossil record. Includes sections on life before dinosaurs, the age of dinosaurs, marine animals, mammals, and plants. Fully illustrated with timeline and glossary. Brings the extraordinary animals of prehistory to life, using the latest in digital technology. Take a journey through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous worlds to discover giant predatory reptiles lurking in...

Little ones learn what zoologists do and the tools they need to do their job.

"Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to dogs of the world. Packed with more than 1,000 full-color photographs of over 300 dog breeds, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the process of identification and help you to recognize a breed quickly and easily. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with...