Smithsonian Books | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/smithsonian-books/RSS feed for Smithsonian BooksenTue, 07 Apr 2026 16:24:25 +0000See the Amazing Images That Showcase the Short, Brilliant Lives of Honeybees Throughout the Seasonshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-the-amazing-images-that-showcase-the-short-brilliant-lives-of-honeybees-throughout-the-seasons-180988495/A new book follows the insects through rain and shine and highlights the unique behaviors of each bee in a colonyTue, 07 Apr 2026 16:24:25 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-the-amazing-images-that-showcase-the-short-brilliant-lives-of-honeybees-throughout-the-seasons-180988495/How Far American Women Astronauts Have Soared Since Sally Ride Took Her Historic Spaceflighthttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-far-american-women-astronauts-have-soared-since-sally-ride-took-her-historic-spaceflight-180987583/In 1978, Ride and five other women became the first group of female astronauts in the U.S. A new book by a longtime curator of spaceflight artifacts explores the nearly five-decade history of women in the space programTue, 28 Oct 2025 17:20:47 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-far-american-women-astronauts-have-soared-since-sally-ride-took-her-historic-spaceflight-180987583/How This Legendary Artist’s Obsession With Flight Led Him to Create Stunning Imagery Featuring Spacecraft, Birds and Insectshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-this-legendary-artists-obsession-with-flight-led-him-to-create-stunning-imagery-featuring-spacecraft-birds-and-insects-180987496/Ahead of painter Robert Rauschenberg’s centennial this fall, a new book details how he was fueled by looking to the skyFri, 10 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-this-legendary-artists-obsession-with-flight-led-him-to-create-stunning-imagery-featuring-spacecraft-birds-and-insects-180987496/In 1909, Theodore Roosevelt Embarked on an Ambitious Expedition to East Africa. Here’s Why His Trip Still Matters Todayhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/in-1909-theodore-roosevelt-embarked-on-an-ambitious-expedition-to-east-africa-heres-why-his-trip-still-matters-today-180987389/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 the National Museum of Natural HistoryTue, 23 Sep 2025 17:25:07 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/in-1909-theodore-roosevelt-embarked-on-an-ambitious-expedition-to-east-africa-heres-why-his-trip-still-matters-today-180987389/See Ten Gorgeous Photographs of Lions and Discover What Makes the Majestic Felines Specialhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-ten-gorgeous-photographs-of-lions-and-discover-what-makes-the-majestic-felines-special-180987305/A new book of essays and images reveals the history of the big cats and how they’ve become a vulnerable species today, and uncovers little-known facts about themTue, 09 Sep 2025 18:20:23 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-ten-gorgeous-photographs-of-lions-and-discover-what-makes-the-majestic-felines-special-180987305/Inside the Epic Migrations of North America’s Most Fascinating Shorebirds, From Godwits to Curlewshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/inside-the-epic-migrations-of-north-americas-most-fascinating-shorebirds-180986428/Ornithologist Bruce Beehler tracks down what he calls the “Magnificent Seven,” a charismatic group of migratory birds, in his new bookTue, 15 Apr 2025 14:30:38 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/inside-the-epic-migrations-of-north-americas-most-fascinating-shorebirds-180986428/This Comprehensive Guide Will Answer the Questions You Have About Black Holes—and Spark Some New Oneshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-comprehensive-guide-will-answer-the-questions-you-have-about-black-holes-and-spark-some-new-ones-180986179/In a new book release, two scientists combine forces to explain the discoveries, developments and theories made in the realm of the densest objects in spaceFri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-comprehensive-guide-will-answer-the-questions-you-have-about-black-holes-and-spark-some-new-ones-180986179/This Stunning New Atlas Explores Humanity’s Ancient Relationship With Space and the Universehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-stunning-new-atlas-explores-humanitys-ancient-relationship-with-space-and-the-universe-180985395/Written by the former chief historian of NASA, the book examines the evolution of our cosmic understanding—from early civilizations to the present dayWed, 06 Nov 2024 19:00:31 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-stunning-new-atlas-explores-humanitys-ancient-relationship-with-space-and-the-universe-180985395/This Captivating Guide Uncovers the History and Mystery of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossilshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-captivating-guide-uncovers-the-history-and-mystery-of-dinosaurs-in-50-fossils-180985351/A paleontologist at the Natural History Museum in London chronicles the age of the famous and fascinating massive reptilesTue, 29 Oct 2024 17:16:07 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-captivating-guide-uncovers-the-history-and-mystery-of-dinosaurs-in-50-fossils-180985351/See 11 of the Best Wildlife Photographs From Years Pasthttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-11-of-the-best-wildlife-photographs-from-years-past-180985231/A new book reveals striking images from six decades of the beloved Wildlife Photographer of the Year competitionWed, 09 Oct 2024 18:30:40 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-11-of-the-best-wildlife-photographs-from-years-past-180985231/