Treasures of the Smithsonian Hardcover – October 1, 1983 by Edwards Park To open the pages of this magnificently illustrated book is to enter the magical world of natural history. And it is to be guided among all the myriad marvels of the earth by an eloquent commentator, backed by the prodigious resources of a great institution- the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. This extraordinary museum, which attracts five million visitors a year, is a repository of wonders beyond counting and almost beyond description. it contains specimens of virtually every plant and animal- extant or extinct- ever seen on earth. The earliest fossil known to man is here, and the oldest rock yet found. There's a flying reptile with a 40-foot wingspan and the world's one remaining "dragon." The legendary Hope Diamond is here, and the hide of General Pershing's horse. There are rocks drilled clear through by lightning and iridescent butterflies whose colorless wings refract light like prisms. In The Ntionl Museum of Natural History, Philip Kopper, while casting light on Particular exhibits, explorers far wider horizons. Indeed he gives the reader a broad and illuminating overview of the naturl sciences as they are practiced today. We learn, for example, about scientists who work with acids to release ancient trilobites from stone and about others who use the dentist;s drill to remove creatures the size of hippos from solid rock, millimeter by millimeter. Moreover, the author informs us about all the fascination aspects of the life of the Museum itself: its evolution from the time of James Smithson's bequest, its methods of research, conservation, and taxonomy, and the design and construction of areas such as the new Dinosaur Hall. He discusses new Dinosaur Hall. He discusses why and how things re collected, what purposes the collections serve, how changing scientific knowledge generates startling new insights about old specimens... 6.10 Product Details Publisher : Smithsonian Exposition Books (October 1, 1983) Language : English Hardcover : 470 pages ISBN-10 : 0810916800 ISBN-13 : 978-0810916807 About Us | Nate's Book Nook We at Nate's Book Nook have been serving book-lovers, books worms, book collectors & bibliophiles since 2010. We love to read and even more so love to share that love of reading by keeping alive the works of art that have preceded our time along with embracing the newly/recently released reading material. Thanks so much for visiting our shop and supporting our small business! Shipping | Nate's Book Nook All standard orders are shipped via USPS Media Mail which generally takes about 2 - 7 days for delivery. All orders ship the same day - if order is placed before 2pm, it will be sent out in same day mail, if order is placed after 2pm, it will be sent out the following day. For faster shipping, choose Priority Mail at checkout. Book Condition | Nate's Book Nook All photos are of each item as they are. If you are unsure about condition or would like more photos - send us a message, we're happy to help. Follow Our Social | Nate's Book Nook To stay updated on news and releases, follow our social media at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/natesbooknook Instagram: www.instagram.com/natesbooknook Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/natesbooknook Twitter: www.twitter.com/natesboooknook Keywords: vintage books, books, bookstore, novels, classic books, antique books, rare books, out of print books, gifts for him, gifts for her, ready to ship gifts, gifts for mom, gifts for dad, book nook, on sale, new york times, new york times best sellers, best selling books, books for kids, books for adults, romance novels, fiction books, adventure books, bookends, bo Bookstore Near Me Vintage Books *All books are shipped in boxes to maintain condition from us to you!books for sale
