Books in Smithsonian series

Snowflakes are falling—and this cool new 8 x 8 in the Smithsonian nonfiction line tells young readers why!When does it snow? Why is snow white? How do we know no two snowflakes are alike? (Hint: the proof is in the photographs, first made in the 1890s!) With full-color photographs and the Smithsonian’s famous Wilson Bentley snowflake photos, this new Curious About title looks at the science behind snow, and the history of record-setting blizzards and snowstorms—plus how people have fun in the snow!

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to a fascinating bird: the penguin! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Penguins certainly are a different bird! They spend seventy-five percent of their lives in water and they can’t even fly! Penguins are classified as birds because they have feathers. So, explore a penguin’s world by finding out how they can swim so fast, what they eat ,and how people need to help protect their habitats.With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about these unique birds in this informative picture book! Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Animals:Big CatsButterfliesCatsCrocodiles & AlligatorsDogsDolphinsFrogsGorillasHorsesInsectsSea CreaturesSharksSnakesSpidersWhalesWild BabiesWolves

What's wiggling around underground . . . and underwater? Worms! They're more than just the squiggly things on a fish hook. Worms live in the earth, in the sea, in other bodies of water, and even inside insects or animals. They can be round or flat, really long or microscopic, colorful or see-through, even glowing. Learn more about how these wigglers live, what they eat . . . and who eats them.

The world is full of wonderful words to learn so let's get started with prehistoric animals! Learn 100 prehistoric words the Smithsonian way! Curious kids and their curious grown-ups will love to explore these pages full of Smithsonian treasures. This amazing book contains 100 dinosaur and prehistoric words to spark curious young minds - all inspired by the collections found within the walls of the Smithsonian. Learn all about dinosaurs, other amazing prehistoric animals that roamed our world, and the ways we learn more about them today! EXPLORE: Explore prehistoric creatures and their worldLEARN: Learn fun facts and new vocabulary wordsDISCOVER: Discover fascinating Smithsonian artifactsSHINE: Curiosity helps kids Shine! Smithsonian Kids books feature engaging educational content for little learners that reflect the integrity of the Smithsonian. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Smithsonian's educational mission. Learn 100 first prehistoric words the Smithsonian way! Explore, Learn, Discover and Shine! 10 different categories to explore. Learn 10 different words on each category page with a matching photograph to help learn and match Categories from excavation tools to "extreme dinosaurs" offer opportunities for questions and conversation and talking builds vocabulary and social skills Wonder Facts through-out this book are just right for little experts who want to know more! Come discover more today! Vivid photographs and artist renderings on sturdy, thick pages Perfect for Ages 3 - 7

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to the leader of the pack: wolves! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Wolves are much more than big, bad animals that prey on other animals. Did you know that wolves…are like dogs—they are loyal, affectionate, and highly intelligent.live in packs—or families—led by the strongest female and male.are friendly with one another: They play games, bring food to one another, and even babysit one another's cubs!With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about wolves—their behavior and habitat—in this informative picture book!Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards.Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Animals:Big CatsButterfliesCatsCrocodiles & AlligatorsDogsDolphinsFrogsGorillasHorsesInsectsPenguinsSea CreaturesSharksSnakesSpidersWhalesWild Babies

Who's Looking After the Zoo?How do you weigh a panda? Or check a sea lion's tooth? Or figure out why a llama is limping? These are just some of the many tasks veterinarians, technicians, and animal keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are trained in. With full-color photos and lively, accessible text, this new title looks at the very busy “to do” list of zoo workers as they take care of their creatures large and small.

Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is truly groundbreaking! The first national museum whose mission is to illuminate for all people, the rich, diverse, complicated, and important experiences and contributions of African Americans in America is opening.And the history of NMAAHC--the last museum to be built on the National Mall--is the history of America. The campaign to set up a museum honoring black citizens is nearly 100 years old; building the museum itelf and assembling its incredibly far-reaching collections is a modern story that involves all kinds of people, from educators and activists, to politicians, architects, curators, construction workers, and ordinary Americans who donated cherished belongings to be included in NMAAHC's thematically-organized exhibits. Award-winning author Tonya Bolden has written a fascinating chronicle of how all of these ideas, ambitions, and actual objects came together in one incredible museum. Includes behind-the-scenes photos of literally "how to build a museum" that holds everything from an entire segregated railroad car to a tiny West African amulet worn to ward off slave traders.

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates one of the body’s most important organs: the brain! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.The human brain is behind everything you do. From taking your first step to creating the computer, this vital organ gives humans the ability to learn and adapt to an ever-changing world. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about our brains and how they work in this informative picture book!Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about the Body:The HeartLungsBonesEyes and EarsMusclesGuts

Build up, down, and even sideways!From the first huts built of mud or animal skins to the world's tallest skyscrapers, this fun, fact-filled Smithsonian activity book looks at how people have constructed homes, temples, castles, public arenas, and all kinds of other buildings. Includes a colorful sticker page of architectural elements that let you "build your own."

The world is full of wonderful things to count so let's get started! Count 100 things the Smithsonian way! Curious kids and their curious grown-ups will love discovering fascinating things from the Smithsonian and the natural world.. This amazing book contains 100 things to count - and they're all things that have been collected or studied by Smithsonian museums. Begin counting beautiful beetles and buttons, then count onward with animals, artwork, instruments, eggs, shells and feathers. At the end of the book, play a looking and thinking game together. Search back through the pages to find and count again! EXPLORE: Explore nature, history and the arts!LEARN: Learn fun facts and new vocabulary wordsDISCOVER: Discover fascinating Smithsonian artifactsSHINE: Curiosity helps kids Shine! Smithsonian Kids books feature engaging educational content for little learners that reflect the integrity of the Smithsonian. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Smithsonian's educational mission. Count 100 things the Smithsonian way! Explore, Learn, Discover and Shine! 10 different categories to explore. Count 10 different objects on each category page with a matching photograph and word to help learn and match Categories offer opportunities for questions and conversation and talking builds vocabulary and social skills Wonder Facts through-out this book are just right for little experts who want to know more! Did you know there are more than 30,000 different kinds of scarab beetles? Or that some chickens lay eggs in colors of blue, green, pink and brown? Come discover more today! Vivid real-life photographs and sturdy, thick pages Perfect for Ages 3 - 7

Cats are a perennial favorite with young kids. Filled with great tips and guidelines for kids getting their first cat. Lavishly illustrated with full-color, up-close photographs, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon captures cats as they hunt, give birth, and play. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

Preschoolers will learn fun facts in this Smithsonian Kids book about some of the animals in our zoo. This interactive board book is sturdy enough for the most enthusiastic little explorer, with interactive features such as sliding tabs, spinner wheels, and lift-a-flaps to build fine motor skills. Beautiful illustrations with real-life photos bring the animals to life. It’s a perfect way to get your family ready to visit the zoo!Smithsonian Kids books feature engaging educational content for little learners that reflect the integrity of the Smithsonian. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Smithsonian's educational mission.LEARN & DISCOVER: Come and discover the fascinating animals in our zooEXPLORE: Take a journey and explore all about the different types of animals in our worldFUN FACTS: This interactive book is perfect to engage curious preschoolers minds. It is rich with information to keep little ones entertained and engaged in learning and exploring while full of fun interactive tabs, flaps and wheels that toddlers love to play withDEVELOP: Lifting flaps, spinning wheels and moving tabs encourages the use of fine motor skills and the content-rich text builds vocabularyHISTORY: Smithsonian Kids books feature engaging educational content for little learners that reflect the integrity of the Smithsonian. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Smithsonian's educational mission