Official Guide to the Smithsonian - Couverture souple

Smithsonian Institution

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1560986670 ISBN 13 : 9781560986676

Editeur : Smithsonian Books, 1996

Synopsis

Book by Smithsonian Institution

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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 artifacts. 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 theater, Jazz Café, and naturalist center in Leesburg, Virginia, where visitors get hands-on experience doing scientific research. This sturdy, flexibound guide also includes phone numbers, directions, hours, and all the other essential information needed to ensure a rewarding visit.

Revue de presse :

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

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Smithsonian Books
• Date d'édition: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1560986670
• ISBN 13: 9781560986676
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192