Smithsonian Institution
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| Works: | 14,552 works in 22,266 publications in 3 languages and 594,749 library holdings |
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| Genres: | History Periodicals Juvenile works Pictorial works Illustrated works Chronologies Instructional and educational works Graphic novels Conference papers and proceedings Activity books |
| Roles: | Producer, Editor, isb, Other, Donor, Researcher, Correspondent, Sponsor, Publisher, Publishing director, Former owner, Recipient |
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Most widely held works about
Smithsonian Institution
- Smithsonian by Smithsonian Institution( )
- Murder in the Smithsonian : a novel by Margaret Truman( Book )
- Funding Smithsonian scientific research by National Research Council (U.S.)( )
- Smithsonian year by Smithsonian Institution( )
- The Smithsonian Institution : a novel by Gore Vidal( Book )
- Treasures of the Smithsonian by Edwards Park( Book )
- A living exhibition : the Smithsonian and the transformation of the universal museum by William S Walker( )
- The Smithsonian : 150 years of adventure, discovery, and wonder by James Conaway( Book )
- The Smithsonian experience : science, history, the arts ... the treasures of the nation by Smithsonian Institution( Book )
- The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects by Richard Kurin( Book )
- Capture the flag by Kate Messner( Book )
- The skeleton in the Smithsonian by Ron Roy( Book )
- The lost world of James Smithson : science, revolution, and the birth of the Smithsonian by Heather P Ewing( Book )
- The Smithsonian Institution by Paul H Oehser( Book )
- Hiroshima's shadow by Kai Bird( Book )
- 1846 : portrait of the nation by Margaret C. S Christman( Book )
- Annual report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution by Smithsonian Institution( )
- America's Smithsonian : celebrating 150 years( Book )
- The Smithsonian octopus on the Mall by Geoffrey T Hellman( Book )
- The stranger and the statesman : James Smithson, John Quincy Adams, and the making of America's greatest museum: The Smithsonian by Nina Burleigh( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Smithsonian Institution
Biodiversity by
National Forum on Biodiversity (1986: Washington D.C.)(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1988 and 1996 in English and held by 2,904 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This important book for scientists and nonscientists alike calls attention to a most urgent global problem: the rapidly accelerating loss of plant and animal species to increasing human population pressure and the demands of economic development. Based on a major conference sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution, Biodiversity creates a systematic framework for analyzing the problem and searching for possible solutions
11 editions published between 1988 and 1996 in English and held by 2,904 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This important book for scientists and nonscientists alike calls attention to a most urgent global problem: the rapidly accelerating loss of plant and animal species to increasing human population pressure and the demands of economic development. Based on a major conference sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution, Biodiversity creates a systematic framework for analyzing the problem and searching for possible solutions
American Revolution by
Stuart Murray(
Book
)
12 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in English and held by 2,385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A visual guide, accompanied by text, to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence
12 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in English and held by 2,385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A visual guide, accompanied by text, to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence
Resources for teaching middle school science by
National Science Resources Center (U.S.)(
)
3 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 2,193 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 2,193 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Smithsonian timelines of the ancient world by
Christopher Scarre(
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8 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 1,842 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tracks the advance of history from human origins to the Renaissance in all parts of the world simultaneously, through specially designed time charts featuring full-color photographs of fascinating artifacts from a diversity of cultures
8 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 1,842 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tracks the advance of history from human origins to the Renaissance in all parts of the world simultaneously, through specially designed time charts featuring full-color photographs of fascinating artifacts from a diversity of cultures
The Smithsonian collection of newspaper comics by
Smithsonian Institution(
Book
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11 editions published between 1977 and 1988 in English and held by 1,771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examples from the Yellow Kid of 1896 to Peanuts, B.C., and Doonesbury
11 editions published between 1977 and 1988 in English and held by 1,771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examples from the Yellow Kid of 1896 to Peanuts, B.C., and Doonesbury
Thread of life : the Smithsonian looks at evolution by
Roger Lewin(
Book
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4 editions published between 1982 and 1991 in English and held by 1,587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charts the course of evolution and traces advances that have been made in the field
4 editions published between 1982 and 1991 in English and held by 1,587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charts the course of evolution and traces advances that have been made in the field
Maker lab : 28 super cool projects : build, invent, create, discover by
Jack Challoner(
Book
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2 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 1,573 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn about science in your own home kitchen using everyday materials. Maker Lab shows you how to create all these projects and more, using everyday materials
2 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 1,573 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn about science in your own home kitchen using everyday materials. Maker Lab shows you how to create all these projects and more, using everyday materials
The Smithsonian book of invention by
Smithsonian Institution(
Book
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8 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 1,551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the history and development of invention and technology from prehistoric times to the present and examines the impact of technology and industry on civilization
8 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 1,551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the history and development of invention and technology from prehistoric times to the present and examines the impact of technology and industry on civilization
The Civil War : a visual history(
Book
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7 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and held by 1,547 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Produced with the Smithsonian Institution and released in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the start of the war, "The Civil War" is a definitive visual history of one of the most defining moments in our country's history. Includes comprehensive timelines, first-person accounts by soldiers, civilians, and key political and military leaders, as well as examinations of broader topics such as transportation, the economy, and the treatment of wounded soldiers
7 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and held by 1,547 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Produced with the Smithsonian Institution and released in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the start of the war, "The Civil War" is a definitive visual history of one of the most defining moments in our country's history. Includes comprehensive timelines, first-person accounts by soldiers, civilians, and key political and military leaders, as well as examinations of broader topics such as transportation, the economy, and the treatment of wounded soldiers
In the age of mankind : a Smithsonian book of human evolution by
Roger Lewin(
Book
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2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 1,537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes what is currently known about human evolution, loks at the work of anthropologists, and discusses the human traits of consciousness and language
2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 1,537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes what is currently known about human evolution, loks at the work of anthropologists, and discusses the human traits of consciousness and language
The changing conversation in America : lectures from the Smithsonian by
William F Eadie(
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 1,398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on a series of public lecturers sponsored by the Smithsonian Associates and the National Communication Association, this book provides insight into concerns that conversation is changing in negative ways in the United States, both on an interpersonal level and on a national level
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 1,398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on a series of public lecturers sponsored by the Smithsonian Associates and the National Communication Association, this book provides insight into concerns that conversation is changing in negative ways in the United States, both on an interpersonal level and on a national level
Fashion : the definitive history of costume and style(
Book
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2 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 1,373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"From simple to sophisticated, elegant to excessive, what we wear says who we are. "Fashion" is the ultimate visual guide to everything ever worn. From the extravagance of Ancient Egypt, through the legendary fashion houses of Chanel and Dior, to the latest cutting-edge labels, this gorgeous collection of costume and dress shows how fashion reflects people and places, and captures the times in which they lived."--Page 4 of cover
2 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 1,373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"From simple to sophisticated, elegant to excessive, what we wear says who we are. "Fashion" is the ultimate visual guide to everything ever worn. From the extravagance of Ancient Egypt, through the legendary fashion houses of Chanel and Dior, to the latest cutting-edge labels, this gorgeous collection of costume and dress shows how fashion reflects people and places, and captures the times in which they lived."--Page 4 of cover
Space, time, infinity : the Smithsonian views the universe by
James S Trefil(
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3 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 1,362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the history of astronomy, looks at what we have learned about the Sun, Moon, stars and planets, and identifies key questions which face astronomers of the future
3 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 1,362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the history of astronomy, looks at what we have learned about the Sun, Moon, stars and planets, and identifies key questions which face astronomers of the future
The planets by
Heather Couper(
Book
)
3 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 1,198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Featuring all-new 3D models built using data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency
3 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 1,198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Featuring all-new 3D models built using data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency
Privateers in Charleston, 1793-1796 : an account of a French palatinate in South Carolina by
Melvin H Jackson(
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3 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Natural history : the ultimate visual guide to everything on Earth by
Kathryn Hennessy(
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5 editions published between 2010 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 1,160 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Featuring more than 5,000 illustrations of everything on Earth, from rocks to redwoods, microbes to mammals, this is the most spectacular survey of our planet's treasures ever made. Compiled by a team of professional wildlife experts working with the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution, Natural History is the ultimate celebration of the world's extraordinary diversity of life." -- Back cover
5 editions published between 2010 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 1,160 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Featuring more than 5,000 illustrations of everything on Earth, from rocks to redwoods, microbes to mammals, this is the most spectacular survey of our planet's treasures ever made. Compiled by a team of professional wildlife experts working with the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution, Natural History is the ultimate celebration of the world's extraordinary diversity of life." -- Back cover
Presidents by
James Barber(
Book
)
5 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 1,128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A guide to the great leaders who have shaped American history
5 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 1,128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A guide to the great leaders who have shaped American history
The story of the West : a history of the American West and its people by
Robert M Utley(
Book
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3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,126 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the history of the West from the emergence of pre-Columbian civilizations more than 12,000 years ago to the urban West of today
3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,126 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the history of the West from the emergence of pre-Columbian civilizations more than 12,000 years ago to the urban West of today
Fire of life : the Smithsonian book of the Sun(
Book
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3 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 1,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores man's perception of and relation to the sun from earliest times to the present, discussing the sun's origin, solar energy, and facts and theories that implicate the sun in near-disasters and including hundreds of photographs and illustrations
3 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 1,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores man's perception of and relation to the sun from earliest times to the present, discussing the sun's origin, solar energy, and facts and theories that implicate the sun in near-disasters and including hundreds of photographs and illustrations
Thirteen-star flags : keys to identification by
Grace Rogers Cooper(
Book
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3 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in English and held by 1,096 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in English and held by 1,096 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- DK Publishing, Inc Editor
- United States National Museum
- Kornicker, Louis S. 1919-2018 Author
- Abbot, C. G. (Charles Greeley) 1872-1973 Author Editor
- Springer, Victor Gruschka 1928- Author
- Hobbs, Horton H. (Horton Holcombe) 1914-1994 Author
- Bailey, Gerry 1945- Author
- United States Congress House Committee on House Administration
- Smithsonian Associates
- National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
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Instituto ti Smithsoniano grupo dagiti museo ken dagiti sentro ti panagsukisok nga imatonan ti gobierno ti Estados Unidos
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