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AN INCREDIBLE ANIMAL ADVENTURE AWAITS!. A hefty book packed with more than 1500 facts and 300 eye-popping full-color photos. Includes dozens of animal-themed quizzes, riddles, records and more. Maps show where each creature can be found on the globeSmithsonian Wild Animal Explorer provides young readers with hours of entertainment and insights into the worlds of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds and more. Organized by environment, this hefty guidebook features the well-known, yet fascinating (tigers, elephants, ants) as well as the unusual and rarely seen (molerats, borrowing owls). Each entry focuses on a specific animal and details where it can be found, how big it is, and a variety of fascinating, little known facts that help explain how and why it acts the way it does. For example, honey bees need to land on about two million flowers to make a single pound of honey. Earthworms can burrow more than six feet deep in a single day!From deserts and rainforests to the poles and oceans below, there's no place on Earth the Smithsonian won't explore!

The History of Weed in 101 Objects offers an easy-to-read, full-color, fully illustrated history of humankind's long tradition of loving cannabis. And whether you live in a state that has chosen to legalize it or not, weed is rapidly losing its reputation as an illicit substance and becoming more or an accepted part of American culture with each passing election cycle.This fascinating look at 101 objects chronicles the history of weed, and uniquely shows how America's perceptions of it have changed socially, medically, economically and legally. Each entry has been carefully selected to highlight a facet of weed's history, from 12th century hashish to the Volcano Vaporizer.

AS SEEN ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW!· 50 fantastic experiments from bestselling author Steve Spangler· All experiments vetted by the scientists at the Smithsonian Institution· Step-by-step instructions with full color photosSmithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments gives curious young readers dozens of colorful, exciting projects designed to teach them about the basics of science, physics, chemistry and engineering. They'll learn about critical thinking, how to conduct an experiment, and how to measure results, all while enjoying themselves in a screen-free setting. Each experiment uses easy-to-find materials, most of which readers probably already have in their home. Set up and clean up is easy, and most experiments can be done in ten minutes or less! Sidebars for each experiment feature additional insights, facts and commentary. It's the perfect resource for turning curious kids into budding young scientists!

Any man who has ever aspired to become a better, more self-sufficient and honorable person will benefit from reading The Official John Wayne Handy Book for Men, a tough little handbook, perfect in size for taking on-the-go, but eye-catching enough to adorn a place of pride on one's bookshelf.Filled with step-by-step advice and real-world examples, it illustrates dozens of essential skills, including tying a tie, riding a horse, throwing a punch, getting a clean shave, talking to women, instilling good values in one's children, writing the perfect thank you note, saving a drowning person, orienteering, building a fire and much more. Includes hundreds of line illustrations, sidebars, and photos of Duke in action. Throughout, readers will find the tips and techniques they will need to live their lives with John Wayne's signature confidence, grit and style.

Cast iron cooking is as American as John Wayne and a good cast iron skillet is one of your most versatile kitchen tools, perfect for making meals in the kitchen, on the grill, or over an open fire. The John Wayne Cast Iron Official Cookbook is jam-packed with recipes that take advantage of your cast iron skillet's unique characteristics, enabling you to create meals that are sure to please. Family and friends will think you slaved away for hours preparing such a hearty feast, but in fact these dishes are almost as easy to make as they are to eat.Created by the editors of The Official John Wayne Collector's Edition Magazine, this book is sure to make every meal an adventurous feast of flavor!

The John Wayne Way to Grill, a new cookbook containing more than 200-pages of Duke's favourite meals. More than just a collection of recipes, this deluxe publication will be chock-full of never-before-seen photos of the actor, along with personal anecdotes and heartwarming stories shared by his son Ethan.