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.

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9781515779889

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These attractive, easy-to-read volumes present several of the highlights of the respective museums. . . .Colorful photographs accompany the information and are bound to attract readers fascinated by unusual trivia. Elementary school browsers and report writers will gravitate toward this appealing take on U.S. history.-- School Library Journal

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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.

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