Smithsonian Books

02/27/2025

The book trailer for SMITHSONIAN BOOK OF PAPER AIRPLANES airs tomorrow, so keep your eyes on the sky! (our social media pages) https://smithsonianbooks.com/store/smithsonian/smithsonian-book-of-paper-airplanes/

02/26/2025

Next stop, DC 💙
https://smithsonianbooks.com/store/smithsonian/smithsonian-passport/

So much to see . Go prepared.

02/25/2025

Take to the sky with the SMITHSONIAN BOOK OF PAPER AIRPLANES ✈️ You'll learn about real planes from National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution and then fold paper airplanes inspired by them! Every plane has three tear out sheets to fold, so friends and family can put their skills to the test for some friendly competition.

Become an expert flyer with 16 amazing airplane designs and fun aviation facts from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum—…

02/25/2025

We’re celebrating 60 years of lifelong learning at the Smithsonian with exciting programming planned throughout 2025! Join us this week as we welcome former NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Smithsonian Books author, Tom Jones, as he considers the legacy of the space shuttle through the experiences of fellow fliers.

Register: https://s.si.edu/SpaceShuttleLegacy

02/21/2025

Are you planning a trip to Washington, DC this year? Don't forget to bring your SMITHSONIAN PASSPORT so you can use its 30 custom stickers to mark off your most exciting sightseeing! Check out a few sample pages: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-books/2025/02/21/the-smithsonian-passport-makes-visiting-washington-dc-even-more-of-an-adventure/

02/19/2025

Looking for a fun way to keep kids engaged on a snowy day inside? With the SMITHSONIAN BOOK OF PAPER AIRPLANES, boredom is impossible! It's not only entertaining, but educational as they fold and fly paper airplanes inspired by real planes in the Smithsonian collections! https://www.smithsonianbooks.com/store/smithsonian/smithsonian-book-of-paper-airplanes/

02/18/2025

Make your next trip to DC even more fun with the SMITHSONIAN PASSPORT, which includes 30 custom travel stickers to mark the museums and landmarks you visit on your journey! It's out today, just in time to start planning for cherry blossom season, spring break, and summer vacation in the nation's capital. https://www.smithsonianbooks.com/store/smithsonian/smithsonian-passport/

02/18/2025

Happy publication day to the SMITHSONIAN BOOK OF PAPER AIRPLANES ᯓ➤ All 16 paper airplane designs are inspired by real planes in the collections of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution! This activity book is fun for the whole family, and includes a pilot's log to track flights, an official certificate, and information on ideal materials, folding basics, throwing techniques, modifications, tricks, and the science behind paper airplanes! https://smithsonianbooks.com/store/smithsonian/smithsonian-book-of-paper-airplanes/

02/13/2025

Fly to get a sneak peek of our upcoming SMITHSONIAN BOOK OF PAPER AIRPLANES, which is sure to be a family night favorite! ᯓ➤

Check out a new book of paper airplanes inspired by the Smithsonian's collections

02/11/2025

Celebrate by exploring objects from the National Museum of African American History and Culture in this excerpt from our souvenir book!

Learn Black history with these objects from the National Museum of African American History and Culture

01/29/2025

Today marks the first day of the Lunar New Year! Many Asian cultures celebrate today as the beginning of the Year of the Snake. To learn more about Asian Pacific American communities, traditions, and celebrations, check out SMITHSONIAN ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HISTORY, ART, AND CULTURE IN 101 OBJECTS. Happy Lunar New Year! https://www.smithsonianbooks.com/store/smithsonian/smithsonian-asian-pacific-american-history-art-and-culture-in-101-objects/

01/28/2025

Not only did our SMITHSONIAN ATLAS OF SPACE win the 2025 Dartmouth Medal for outstanding reference book, but our book SMITHSONIAN HANDBOOK OF INTERESTING BIRD NESTS AND EGGS was an honorable mention! Every birder deserves this reference book on their shelf: https://www.smithsonianbooks.com/store/science-nature/smithsonian-handbook-of-interesting-bird-nests-and-eggs/

01/28/2025

We're so proud to announce that THE SMITHSONIAN ATLAS OF SPACE has won the 2025 Dartmouth Medal for most outstanding reference work, calling it a book "that can spark anyone’s curiosity." Get yourself a copy and gain access to the whole universe: https://www.smithsonianbooks.com/store/aviation-military-history/smithsonian-atlas-of-space-a-map-to-the-universe-from-the-big-bang-to-the-future/

01/26/2025

Love sharks? You're in luck. Today kicks off "Kiss a Shark" Week, bringing attention to the preservation of our underwater friends. If you love learning about sea creatures, we've got you covered. ANCIENT SEA REPTILES and its beautiful illustrations and stories give an underwater glimpse into the past: https://www.smithsonianbooks.com/store/science-nature/ancient-sea-reptiles-plesiosaurs-ichthyosaurs-mosasaurs-and-more/

01/24/2025

Consider this your daily reminder: you're never too old to learn new things! This International Day of Education, take the leap into a new interest. Whether you're learning for the classroom or just to flex your mind, you can learn about a wide variety of topics with our newest books:

01/24/2025

"Our story begins on a very bad day about 74,000 years ago..." read about a volcano eruption that shaped the world in our excerpt from WHEN HUMANS NEARLY VANISHED!

Read about the volcano that some believe almost wiped humans off the planet

01/24/2025

January 24 is International Day of Education. Books are one of our greatest resources, putting the world at our fingertips. Our STORY OF SCIENCE books are wonderfully accessible and educational for young kids learning how the world works.

In the three-book The Story of Science series, master storyteller Joy Hakim narrates the evolution of scientific thought from ancient times to the present. With lively, character-driven narrative, Hakim spotlights the achievements of some of the world's greatest scientists and encourages a similar s...

01/24/2025

Every time we pick up our copy of AY-O HAPPY RAINBOW HELL, we find something new to admire. Bring the magic to your home! The exhibit on him may be closed now at the National Museum of Asian Art, but it lives on through this book.

This kaleidoscopic catalog celebrates avant-garde artist Ay-Ō’s first major museum exhibition in the United States Known as the “Rainb…