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Ten Smithsonian Books for Every Reader on Your Holiday List

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

Smithsonian Books | December 12, 2024

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A Brief History of Dinosaur Discoveries

Learn about the rise, then fall, then rise again of dinosaur enthusiasm

Darren Naish and Paul M. Barrett | December 5, 2024

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Sweeten Your Thanksgiving Routine With Recipes From the Sweet Home Cafe Cookbook

Stand out at holiday parties with dishes that'll have everyone asking for seconds!

Albert G. Lukas and Jessica B. Harris | November 25, 2024

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Uncovering the Secrets of Dinosaurs With Amazing Fossils

Learn about three momentous dinosaur findings from the fossil record

Paul M. Barrett | November 14, 2024
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How the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Continues to Impact Modern Life

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

Jennifer L. Morgan | November 7, 2024
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Four Cute Bats to Help You Celebrate Halloween and Bat Week

Enjoy beautiful bat photography from conservationist and wildlife photographer Merlin Tuttle

Marianne Taylor; Photographs by Merlin Tuttle | October 31, 2024
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Bird Nests and Eggs Reveal More Than Meets the Eye

Learn more about the natural world with three incredible bird specimens

Douglas G. D. Russell | October 17, 2024
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The History of the Ballot and the People Who Cast Them

Learn about the fascinating role of voting in the United States

Lisa Kathleen Graddy | October 10, 2024
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Five Photographs That Reveal the Beauty of Airport Towers

Explore airports around the world through the eyes of a Smithsonian photographer

Carolyn J. Russo | October 3, 2024
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