@SmithsonianBook

Smithsonian Books publishes a select list of narrative and illustrated nonfiction books. SI Terms of Use: https://xitter.cf/t.co/uBpaJ4CfOE

 Washington, DC
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Joined February 2012
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Happy publication date to SPACE SHUTTLE STORIES by astronaut Tom Jones. The book shares firsthand accounts of all 135 space shuttle missions and more than 600 pictures. It's a captivating look at an important time in space exploration history! smithsonianbooks.com/store/a…
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A new @SmithsonianBook explores the experiences of all 61 U.S. women astronauts. bit.ly/4iFhizj
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"Theodore Roosevelt and the Smithsonian Expedition to British East Africa, 1909-1910," a new title from @SmithsonianBook, takes readers on the 1909 expedition with Roosevelt’s own words, written during evenings in his camp tent. bit.ly/4pDHBZU

In 1909, Theodore Roosevelt Embarked on an Ambitious Expedition to East Africa. Here’s Why His Trip...

The 26th U.S. president is both lauded as a conservationist and condemned as a big-game hunter. A new book recounts the historic journey on which he helped form a significant collection of animals at...

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Did you know @SmithsonianBook has published graphic novels? Peer into the pages of some of those today in honor of National Comic Book Day! bit.ly/3IqJhoV
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"Theodore Roosevelt and the Smithsonian Expedition to British East Africa, 1909-1910," a new title from @SmithsonianBook, takes readers on the 1909 expedition with Roosevelt’s own words, written during evenings in his camp tent. bit.ly/4pDHBZU

In 1909, Theodore Roosevelt Embarked on an Ambitious Expedition to East Africa. Here’s Why His Trip...

The 26th U.S. president is both lauded as a conservationist and condemned as a big-game hunter. A new book recounts the historic journey on which he helped form a significant collection of animals at...

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Mother's Day is around the corner—do you need to find a gift for your mom or mother figures in your life? Smithsonian Books has you covered with books that are sure to make her day! bit.ly/4k5vnG0
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These books from @SmithsonianBook can help you plan your best D.C. getaway! bit.ly/4iJ6Ci1

Visiting Washington, D.C. for Spring Break? Pack These Books to Enrich Your Trip!

Smithsonian Books can help you plan your best D.C. getaway

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RUSA (ALA)@ala_rusa26 Jan 2025
The 2025 Dartmouth Medal Winner is Smithsonian Atlas of Space: A Map to the Universe from the Big Bang to the Future. Read more about the medal and honorable mentions at rusaupdate.org/2025/01/2025-… #LiblearnX25
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This book explores the boundless creativity of Afrofuturism, showing how imagination and innovation can reimagine Black identities, histories, and futures in transformative and empowering ways. @kstrait35 @SmithsonianBook
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Habari gani?!? Kuumba! KUUMBA (Creativity): To always do as much as we can to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. 🎨 We selected Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures.
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Looking for a last minute gift this holiday season? Check out these top picks from @SmithsonianBook. bit.ly/3Bluf0h

Ten Smithsonian Books for Every Reader on Your Holiday List

Make your shopping this year a breeze with these book recommendations!

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🚀 Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures is a visually rich, empowering exploration of Afrofuturism through music, art, and speculative fiction. Get a copy of Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures @kstrait35 (published by @SmithsonianBook) here: bit.ly/40jLJRD
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A new @SmithsonianBook reckons with the enduring legacies of slavery and capitalism. bit.ly/3YDIiWj

How the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Continues to Impact Modern Life

A new Smithsonian book reckons with the enduring legacies of slavery and capitalism

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From @SmithsonianBook, "Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species" is the ultimate illustrated guide to all known bat species. bit.ly/4hlf3jT

Four Cute Bats to Help You Celebrate Halloween and Bat Week

Enjoy beautiful bat photography from conservationist and wildlife photographer Merlin Tuttle

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"Magnificent Intentions: John Wood, First Federal Photographer (1856-1863)" by Adrienne Lundgren is "a remarkably fresh look at American visual culture," writes James Brookes. Read more about it here: bit.ly/3Nuabep #CivilWar
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Tom Jones@AstroTomJones24 Sep 2024
Join veteran NASA astronauts @AstroMike Massimino and #SidGutierrez and me @IntrepidMuseum for a #Shuttle Stories discussion in the orbiter #Enterprise pavilion on the carrier's flight deck. Starts 5 pm. Book signing to follow! @SmithsonianBook eventbrite.com/e/intrepid-mu…

Intrepid Museum Presents Astronomy Night

Astronomy Nights feature fun-filled and educational experiences for the whole family!

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Tom Jones@AstroTomJones10 Sep 2024
I was grateful to join the @WingsMuseum podcast, "Behind the Wings," on their September episode. @SmithsonianBook Listen in as we discuss USAFA, Titan IIs, @BoeingDefense B-52s, and @NASA space adventures: wingsmuseum.org/resources/po…

Behind the Wings ® The Podcast - S5, Episode 41 - Wings Over The Rockies

Listen in as former NASA astronaut Tom Jones discusses installing the first laboratory module on the International Space Station. 

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Learn about the experiences of women supporting World War II efforts in the @SmithsonianBook memoir “Slacks and Calluses.” bit.ly/3zyAbkX

How Do Teachers Spend Summer Break? These Two Spent Theirs in a Bomber Factory

Learn about the experiences of women supporting World War II efforts in the memoir

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Pavan Sodhan
@PSodhan24 Jun 2024
Echoing @themarshtit recommendation to buy @flygirlNHM fantastic new book exploring the vast spectrum of connections that humanity has with insects as scientists utilize the inner workings of these small creatures to drive innovation, which I reviewed for @BooksinFive below! 1/5
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Tom Jones@AstroTomJones6 Jun 2024
Looking forward to a #SpaceShuttleStories event, talk, and signing @wingsmuseum on July 5. One of my favorite aerospace stops in the nation. Let's swap some air and space stories. @SmithsonianBook @AF_Academy @AirForceGrads wingsmuseum.org/events/speak…

Speaker Series: Space Shuttle Stories - Wings Over The Rockies

Join us at the Air & Space Museum for a talk and book signing with…

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New from @SmithsonianBook, "Sky Walking: An Astronaut's Memoir" offers a gripping first-hand account of life in space from astronaut Tom Jones. bit.ly/4c1dUui
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