Official Guide To The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Softcover

Smithsonian Institution

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1588341097 ISBN 13: 9781588341099

Publisher: Bravo Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

With more than 124 million specimens, the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History houses one of the world's most important collections of natural history artefacts. This lavishly illustrated guidebook offers a beautiful tour and souvenir of the exciting collections. Starting with the history of the museum and a peek behind the scenes, readers then enter the museum through the Rotunda, where they are greeted by the famous elephant diorama, the world's largest mounted specimen of this enormous mammal. The tour continues into the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals, home to the legendary Hope Diamond. The Fossils section traces the history of life on earth, from the earliest organisms to the great diversity of plants and animals in the modern world. Biology features living species, including the incredible array of furry creatures in the brand-new Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals. The Anthropology section examines human evolution, exploring cultures from all over the globe. The book's final section is devoted to experiences beyond the museum galleries, the IMAX theatre, Jazz Café and naturalist centre in Leesburg, Virginia, where visitors get hands-on experience doing scientific research. This sturdy, flex-bound guide also includes phone numbers, directions, hours and all the other essential information needed to ensure a rewarding visit.

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In his career as an astronaut, Thomas Stafford saw it all: Gene Cernans fogged up pressure helmet, the mountains of the moon oh-so-close, a Soviet handshake in orbit. Stafford was truly one of those few who stood on the shoulders of giants and made history. --Tom Hanks

As American flight commander of the first ever rendezvous-in-space with the Soviets, Tom Stafford started raising the Iron Curtain. A great talent, a great careerand still involved! --Senator John Glenn

An intimate portrayal of space policy, especially its sometimes cantankerous, sometimes tranquil, but always interesting interactions between USA and USSR. --Roger D. Launius, NASA Chief Historian

Synopsis:

A tour of one of the most famous museums in the world features its history and a look behind the scenes, as well as an in-depth exploration of the various exhibits and essential information such as phone numbers and hours designed to make any visit a success. Original.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bravo Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1588341097
• ISBN 13: 9781588341099
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168