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Official Guide to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Third Edition

Third Edition

By: Smithsonian Institution

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Official Guide to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Third Edition

Third Edition

By: Smithsonian Institution

This fully illustrated guide to the world's most-visited aviation and space museum is both an indispensable companion for visitors and a detailed history in itself of humanity's quest for flight. The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum maintains the world's largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft plus an amazing assortment of other historic objects. Many fascinating items from the twenty-three galleries and two off-site facilities—including the Wright Flyer, Chuck Yeager’s Bell X-1, and the spacesuits worn by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin—are presented here in 200 full-color photographs, accompanied by their equally intriguing stories.

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Smithsonian Institution

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1588342670

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9781588342676

Treasures of the National Air and Space Museum

By: National Air and Space Museum,Martin Harwit

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Treasures of the National Air and Space Museum

By: National Air and Space Museum,Martin Harwit

Since that windy day in 1903 when the Wright brothers became airborne, the world has witnessed amazing advances in aviation and space flight. Among the highlights of this definitive pictorial review are the Wright brothers' flyer, Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the first airplane to circumnavigate the globe and much more. Full-color illustrations.

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319

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1558598227

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9781558598225

At the Controls

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Book of Cockpits

By: Eric F. Long,National Air and Space Museum

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At the Controls

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Book of Cockpits

By: Eric F. Long,National Air and Space Museum

Printed to coincide with a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition, "At the Controls" is a photographic look at the cockpits of 40 aircraft and five spacecraft of historical note. Full color. 30 archival images.

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Boston Mills Press

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1550463659

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9781550463651

Milestones of Flight

From Hot-Air Balloons to SpaceShipOne

By: Tim Grove,National Air and Space Museum

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Milestones of Flight

From Hot-Air Balloons to SpaceShipOne

By: Tim Grove,National Air and Space Museum

Milestones of Flight takes readers soaring through the high points of American aviation: from the Wright brothers and their competitors to the military pilots who first circumnavigated the globe, from the initial space rocket to the moon walk, from the earliest manmade satellite to today’s spy drones. The book also describes what inventions—such as rocket propulsion, the wind tunnel, and the silicon chip—helped move flight upward and beyond. Profusely illustrated with objects from the Smithsonian’s collection, Milestones of Flight provides an inspiring look at America’s contributions to aviation. The book includes a bibliography, author’s note, and index.

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302

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Abrams

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ISBN 10

1613129246

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9781613129241

Milestones of Space

Eleven Iconic Objects from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

By: Curators of the National Air and Space Museum,David DeVorkin,Hunter Hollins,Thomas Lassman,Roger Launius,Stuart Leslie

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Milestones of Space

Eleven Iconic Objects from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

By: Curators of the National Air and Space Museum,David DeVorkin,Hunter Hollins,Thomas Lassman,Roger Launius,Stuart Leslie

In Milestones of Space, Michael Neufeld and select curators of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum present a gorgeous illustrated celebration of the groundbreaking spacecraft that gave humanity its first steps into the cosmos.

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Zenith Press

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0760344442

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9780760344446

The Nation's Hangar

Aircraft Treasures of the Smithsonian

By: F. Robert van der Linden

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The Nation's Hangar

Aircraft Treasures of the Smithsonian

By: F. Robert van der Linden

The Nation's Hangar: Aircraft Treasures of the Smithsonian offers a fascinating textual and visual history of civilian, military, and commercial aviation from the earliest balloon flights to today's most advanced aircraft. The Nation's Hangar charts the awe-inspiring history of flight around the world. F. Robert Van Der Linden, a Smithsonian curator and leading expert on aviation history, explains the fascinating stories behind aviation's great technological advances and provides historic and social context that highlights the many ways in which these innovations have changed the course of human history. The Nation's Hangar is also a visual delight. The Smithsonian aircraft collection has never looked so compelling and sleek. The Nation's Hangar is a must-have for that fly boy or fly girl in your flight pattern.

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259

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Smithsonian Institution

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1588343162

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9781588343161

Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science

By: National Science Resources Center of the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution

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Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science

By: National Science Resources Center of the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution

What activities might a teacher use to help children explore the life cycle of butterflies? What does a science teacher need to conduct a "leaf safari" for students? Where can children safely enjoy hands-on experience with life in an estuary? Selecting resources to teach elementary school science can be confusing and difficult, but few decisions have greater impact on the effectiveness of science teaching. Educators will find a wealth of information and expert guidance to meet this need in Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science. A completely revised edition of the best-selling resource guide Science for Children: Resources for Teachers, this new book is an annotated guide to hands-on, inquiry-centered curriculum materials and sources of help in teaching science from kindergarten through sixth grade. (Companion volumes for middle and high school are planned.) The guide annotates about 350 curriculum packages, describing the activities involved and what students learn. Each annotation lists recommended grade levels, accompanying materials and kits or suggested equipment, and ordering information. These 400 entries were reviewed by both educators and scientists to ensure that they are accurate and current and offer students the opportunity to: Ask questions and find their own answers. Experiment productively. Develop patience, persistence, and confidence in their own ability to solve real problems. The entries in the curriculum section are grouped by scientific areaâ€"Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Multidisciplinary and Applied Scienceâ€"and by typeâ€"core materials, supplementary materials, and science activity books. Additionally, a section of references for teachers provides annotated listings of books about science and teaching, directories and guides to science trade books, and magazines that will help teachers enhance their students' science education. Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science also lists by region and state about 600 science centers, museums, and zoos where teachers can take students for interactive science experiences. Annotations highlight almost 300 facilities that make significant efforts to help teachers. Another section describes more than 100 organizations from which teachers can obtain more resources. And a section on publishers and suppliers give names and addresses of sources for materials. The guide will be invaluable to teachers, principals, administrators, teacher trainers, science curriculum specialists, and advocates of hands-on science teaching, and it will be of interest to parent-teacher organizations and parents.

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312

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National Academies Press

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ISBN 10

030917628X

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9780309176286

Biographical Memoirs

Volume 84

By: National Academy of Sciences

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Biographical Memoirs

Volume 84

By: National Academy of Sciences

Biographic Memoirs Volume 84 contains the biographies of deceased members of the National Academy of Sciences and bibliographies of their published works. Each biographical essay was written by a member of the Academy familiar with the professional career of the deceased. For historical and bibliographical purposes, these volumes are worth returning to time and again.

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National Academies Press

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0309089573

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9780309089579

Resources for Teaching Middle School Science

By: Smithsonian Institution,National Academy of Engineering,National Science Resources Center of the National Academy of Sciences,Institute of Medicine

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Resources for Teaching Middle School Science

By: Smithsonian Institution,National Academy of Engineering,National Science Resources Center of the National Academy of Sciences,Institute of Medicine

With age-appropriate, inquiry-centered curriculum materials and sound teaching practices, middle school science can capture the interest and energy of adolescent students and expand their understanding of the world around them. Resources for Teaching Middle School Science, developed by the National Science Resources Center (NSRC), is a valuable tool for identifying and selecting effective science curriculum materials that will engage students in grades 6 through 8. The volume describes more than 400 curriculum titles that are aligned with the National Science Education Standards. This completely new guide follows on the success of Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science, the first in the NSRC series of annotated guides to hands-on, inquiry-centered curriculum materials and other resources for science teachers. The curriculum materials in the new guide are grouped in five chapters by scientific areaâ€"Physical Science, Life Science, Environmental Science, Earth and Space Science, and Multidisciplinary and Applied Science. They are also grouped by typeâ€"core materials, supplementary units, and science activity books. Each annotation of curriculum material includes a recommended grade level, a description of the activities involved and of what students can be expected to learn, a list of accompanying materials, a reading level, and ordering information. The curriculum materials included in this book were selected by panels of teachers and scientists using evaluation criteria developed for the guide. The criteria reflect and incorporate goals and principles of the National Science Education Standards. The annotations designate the specific content standards on which these curriculum pieces focus. In addition to the curriculum chapters, the guide contains six chapters of diverse resources that are directly relevant to middle school science. Among these is a chapter on educational software and multimedia programs, chapters on books about science and teaching, directories and guides to science trade books, and periodicals for teachers and students. Another section features institutional resources. One chapter lists about 600 science centers, museums, and zoos where teachers can take middle school students for interactive science experiences. Another chapter describes nearly 140 professional associations and U.S. government agencies that offer resources and assistance. Authoritative, extensive, and thoroughly indexedâ€"and the only guide of its kindâ€"Resources for Teaching Middle School Science will be the most used book on the shelf for science teachers, school administrators, teacher trainers, science curriculum specialists, advocates of hands-on science teaching, and concerned parents.

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496

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National Academies Press

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0309057817

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9780309057813

The United States Government Manual

1999/2000

By: Estados Unidos. Office of the Federal Register,National Archives & Records Administrati

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The United States Government Manual

1999/2000

By: Estados Unidos. Office of the Federal Register,National Archives & Records Administrati

The Manual provides comprehensive information on a large number of U.S. government agencies. Along with entries on the agencies of the executive, judicial, & legislative branches of the government, users will also find information on quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the U.S. participates, & other boards, commissions & committees. The Declaration of Independence & the Constitution of the United States are also included. This laminated edition features a sturdy cover, extra strong bindings, & heavy, acid-free paper. Recommended in: ALA's Guide to Reference Books, Walford's Guide to Reference Material.

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U.S. Government Printing Office

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0160501172

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9780160501173

In the Cockpit

Inside 50 History-Making Aircraft

By: National Air and Space Museum

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In the Cockpit

Inside 50 History-Making Aircraft

By: National Air and Space Museum

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum holds the country's premier collection of historic aircrafts, but visitors must view these impressive structures at a distance. IN THE COCKPIT captures the feeling of helming these historic craft with big, gorgeous four–color photographs that will give flight enthusiasts a true pilot's eye view of many of history's most important domestic and military airplanes, jets, and helicopters. Each entry includes archival images of the craft and authoritative text that places each one in the context of the development of aviation technology and world history .

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Harper Collins

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0061143812

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9780061143816

Milestones of Space

Eleven Iconic Objects from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

By: Curators of the National Air and Space Museum,David DeVorkin,Hunter Hollins,Thomas Lassman,Roger Launius,Stuart Leslie

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Milestones of Space

Eleven Iconic Objects from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

By: Curators of the National Air and Space Museum,David DeVorkin,Hunter Hollins,Thomas Lassman,Roger Launius,Stuart Leslie

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Zenith Press

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0760344442

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In the Cockpit II

Inside History-Making Aircraft of World War II

By: National Space Museum

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In the Cockpit II

Inside History-Making Aircraft of World War II

By: National Space Museum

In the Cockpit II: Inside History-Making Aircraft of World War II provides close-up access to the instrument panels, controls, and crew stations of 34 legendary World War II aircraft in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's impressive collection. Using a high-end digital camera with a wide-angle lens and complex shooting techniques that combine digital precision with manual dexterity, photographers Eric F. Long and Mark A. Avino expertly capture every detail of the cockpits, bringing them to life as never before. Insightful text by Smithsonian curators Roger D. Connor and Christopher T. Moore place each cockpit in historical context.

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149

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Harper Collins

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0062026348

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9780062026347

At the Controls

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Book of Cockpits

By: Eric F. Long,National Air and Space Museum

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At the Controls

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Book of Cockpits

By: Eric F. Long,National Air and Space Museum

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Boston Mills Press

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1550463659

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Book's by National Air and Space Museum

Official Guide to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Third Edition

Official Guide to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Third Edition

Treasures of the National Air and Space Museum

Treasures of the National Air and Space Museum

At the Controls

At the Controls

Milestones of Flight

Milestones of Flight

Milestones of Space

Milestones of Space

The Nation's Hangar

The Nation's Hangar

Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science

Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science

Biographical Memoirs

Biographical Memoirs

Resources for Teaching Middle School Science

Resources for Teaching Middle School Science

The United States Government Manual

The United States Government Manual

In the Cockpit

In the Cockpit

Milestones of Space

Milestones of Space

In the Cockpit II

In the Cockpit II

At the Controls

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