The National Museum of American History

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Overview

What do Abraham Lincoln's hat, a violin used as a journal, and an Apple II personal computer all have in common? They are some of the amazing artifacts on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Take a tour through the museum's collections. Engaging text, graphs, maps, and colorful images help readers discover the stories behind some of America's most treasured pieces of history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515779889
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Smithsonian Field Trips Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Megan Cooley Peterson is a children's book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Table of Contents

Treasures at the Museum 4

Civil War Diary 6

Calling the Future 8

Medical Salves and Cure-alls 10

Ice Cream and the Refrigerator 12

Greensboro Lunch Counter 14

Clamshell Currency 16

Thomas Jefferson's Portable Desk 18

Artificial Body Parts 20

Cher Ami 22

Thomas Edison's Light Bulb 24

Presidential Top Hat 26

Apple II Computer 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Internet Sites 32

Index 32

Interviews

products verified for accuracy by Smithsonian experts; graphic organizers such as maps, charts, and diagrams in each title; expert quotes; critical thinking questions to promote discussion and fulfill common core; carefully written based on grade level content and reading levels

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 2–5—These attractive, easy-to-read volumes present several of the highlights of the respective museums. In The National Air and Space Museum, readers learn of airplanes including the Spirit of St. Louis and objects from space exploration. The National Museum of Natural History contains dinosaur fossils and the Hope Diamond. Inserted throughout are "Did You Know" facts, such as "When mossy frogs are scared they curl up and play dead." Colorful photographs accompany the information and are bound to attract readers fascinated by unusual trivia. VERDICT Elementary school browsers and report writers will gravitate toward this appealing take on U.S. history.

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