Best Museums In North America - May 2024

American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America

Updated to reflect all the latest taxonomic data, American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the complete photographic guide to the 657 species of birds found in the United States and Canada.Ideal for the armchair bird enthusiast or dedicated bird watcher, this book includes stunning full-color photographs revealing 657 individual species with unrivaled clarity. The 550 most commonly seen birds are pictured with plumage variations, and images of subspecies and information on similar birds are provided to make differentiation easy, from game birds and waterfowl to shorebirds a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465443991
• ASIN: 1465443991
• ISBN: 1465443991
• Brand: DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley
• Manufacturer: DK

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Over a year on the New York Times bestseller list and more than a million copies sold. The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist.What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and an... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0393609391
• ASIN: 0393609391
• ISBN: 9780393609394
• Brand: Neil DeGrasse Tyson
• Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company

Rick Steves Italy 2019

From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta: with Rick Steves on your side, Italy can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Italy 2019 you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to ItalyRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and Michelangelo's David to corner trattorias and that perfect scoop of gelatoHow to connect with local culture: Walk in Caesar's footsteps of through the ruins of the Forum, discover the relaxed rhythms of sunny Cinque... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1631218328
• ASIN: 1631218328
• ISBN: 1631218328
• Manufacturer: Rick Steves

National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America (National Geographic Backyard Guides)

Essential for the millions of Americans who watch and feed birds in their backyards—whether experienced birders or new birding enthusiasts—from the experts at National Geographic and co-author of the popular and perennial best seller Field Guide to the Birds of North America. No matter where you live—in the country, city, a high-rise or house—this handy guide will quench your curiosity about the feathered creatures in your midst. It features 150 of the most common and interesting birds likely to be observed at backyard feeders, nesting nearby or just migrating through. An indispensab... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1426207204
• ASIN: 1426207204
• ISBN: 1426207204
• Brand: Louise Zemaitis
• Manufacturer: National Geographic

Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders

It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders—the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India. Mind-boggling events, like the Baby Jumping Festival in Spain, where men dressed as devils literally vault over rows of squirming infants. Not to men... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0761169083
• UPC: 642688057718
• ASIN: 0761169083
• ISBN: 0761169083
• Brand: Workman Publishing Company
• Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company

Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond

This memoir of a veteran NASA flight director tells riveting stories from the early days of the Mercury program through Apollo 11 (the moon landing) and Apollo 13, for both of which Kranz was flight director.Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America’s manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA’s Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to the last Apollo mission, and beyond. He endured the disastrous first years when rockets b... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1439148813
• ASIN: 1439148813
• ISBN: 9781439148815
• Brand: Kranz, Gene
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

Peterson Field Guide to Moths of Northeastern North America (Peterson Field Guides)

There are thousands of moth species in the northeast of North America, and while it might seem that they are all drab grays and browns, there is actually a startling variety. They come in a rainbow of colors, from brilliant oranges and pinks to soft greens and violets. There are moths with colorful leopard-like spots, and ones that look more like B-movie aliens; some that are as large as your hand, and others the size of a grain of rice. With helpful tips on how to attract and identify moths, range maps and season graphs showing when and where to find each species, and clear photographs that u... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0547238487
• ASIN: 0547238487
• ISBN: 0547238487
• Brand: Houghton Mifflin Peterson Books
• Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Fodor's Montreal and Quebec City (Full-color Travel Guide)

Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.Montréal and Québec City are treasured destinations for American travelers: a corner of France in North America. This guide, with rich color photographs throughout, captures the French-speaking cities' universal appeal, from sidewalk cafés and Jewish delis to winter sports and traditional French cuisine. This travel guide includes:•PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along map provides added value, giving travelers essential information so they ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 164097024X
• ASIN: 164097024X
• ISBN: 9781640970243
• Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel

1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die (1,000 Places to See in the United States & Canada Before You)

Covering the U.S.A. and Canada like never before, and for the first time with full-color photographs, here are 1,000 compelling, essential, offbeat, utterly unforgettable places. Pristine beaches and national parks, world-class museums and the Just for Laughs festival, mountain resorts, salmon-rich rivers, scenic byways, the Oyster Bar and the country’s best taco, lush gardens and coastal treks at Point Reyes, rafting the Upper Gauley (if you dare). Plus resorts, vineyards, hot springs, classic ballparks, the Talladega Speedway, and more. Includes new attractions, like Miami’s Pérez Art M... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0761189432
• ASIN: 0761189432
• ISBN: 0761189432
• Brand: Workman Publishing Company
• Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company

Decolonizing Museums: Representing Native America in National and Tribal Museums (First Peoples, New Directions in Indigenous Studies)

Museum exhibitions focusing on Native American history have long been curator controlled. However, a shift is occurring, giving Indigenous people a larger role in determining exhibition content. In Decolonizing Museums, Amy Lonetree examines the complexities of these new relationships with an eye toward exploring how museums can grapple with centuries of unresolved trauma as they tell the stories of Native peoples. She investigates how museums can honor an Indigenous worldview and way of knowing, challenge stereotypical representations, and speak the hard truths of colonization within exhibiti... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0807837156
• ASIN: 0807837156
• ISBN: 9780807837153
• Brand: The University of North Carolina Press
• Manufacturer: The University of North Carolina Press

Fodor's New York City 2019 (Full-color Travel Guide)

Written by locals, Fodor’s New York City is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to New York. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your NYC trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring Manhattan, Brooklyn, and more.The lights, the sounds, the energy: New York City is the quintessential American city and unlike anywhere else in the world. It’s a constantly changing destination that people visit again and again. Fodor's New York City, with color photos throughout, captures the universal ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1640970487
• ASIN: 1640970487
• ISBN: 1640970487
• Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Fishes: North America

Covering both freshwater and saltwater species of fish, this fully revised edition brings a new level of accuracy and usefulness to the National Audubon Society's acclaimed field guides. With 700 new full-color photographs, 286 black-and-white illustrations, and 637 maps, this is the most comprehensive field guide available to the fishes of North America. •635 species covered in detail, with notes on 771 more •723 full-color identification photographs •286 black-and-white illustrations •Visual organization of species photographs by shape for easy identification •Range map for each sp... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0375412247
• ASIN: 0375412247
• ISBN: 0375412247
• Brand: Random House
• Size: One Size
• Manufacturer: Knopf

The Last Stand of Fox Company: A True Story of U.S. Marines in Combat

• ASIN: B008V43OBO
• ASIN: B008V43OBO
• Manufacturer: Grove Press

Fodor's Pacific Northwest: Portland, Seattle, Vancouver & the Best of Oregon and Washington (Full-color Travel Guide)

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. With the growing interest in adventure travel, national parks, hip cities, wineries, and microbreweries, the Pacific Northwest attracts a huge number of visitors every year. This dramatic region stretching from British Columbia to Oregon provides pristine wilderness areas to explore--from coastlines to mountains--as well as vibrant metropolitan scenes in Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver.Fodor’s Pacific Northwest includes:UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: New hotel and restaurant reviews... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0147546907
• ASIN: 0147546907
• ISBN: 0147546907
• Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel

Great Fishing Lodges of North America: Fly Fishing's Finest Destinations

This exclusive tour of North America’s most storied fishing lodges puts you on the premiere streams, rivers, lakes, and coasts with a fly rod in hand. Escape on the fishing trip of your dreams with Great Fishing Lodges of North America. From Alaska to Florida, Montana to Maine, and across Canada, this is a must-have for the fisherman who dreams of taking the once-in-a-lifetime trip, or wants to bring the "lodge lifestyle" home. With text by Orvis’s Paul Fersen, Great Fishing Lodges of North America offers fascinating profiles of each destination, including detailed information on the local... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0847834247
• ASIN: 0847834247
• ISBN: 9780847834242
• Manufacturer: Rizzoli

American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America

Updated to reflect all the latest taxonomic data, American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America is the complete photographic guide to the 657 species of birds found in the United States and Canada.

• UPC: 52288025

American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America Eastern Region : The Ultimate Photographic Guide

Covering 549 species found in North America east of the 100th Meridian, the American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America Eastern Region is the only guide to use a fully integrated photographic approach

• UPC: 11593264

The Finest Nines : The Best Nine-Hole Golf Courses in North America

Discover the finest nine-hole golf courses in North

• UPC: 978840666

Canvas Print North American F-86D-40-NA Sabre 52-3863 at United States Air Force Museum. Shown in markings of 97t Stretched Canvas 10 x 14

We stand behind our products and services to deliver to your doorsteps within the promised delivery window. We appreciate your business for any questions or concerns please contact via

• UPC: 215831846
• Color: MulticolorMulti

USA New York State New York City American Museum of Natural History North American Mammal Hall Jaguar group in Northern Sonora Mexico Canvas Art - (18 x 24)

USA New York State New York City American Museum of Natural History North American Mammal Hall Jaguar group in Northern Sonora Mexico Canvas Art - (18 x

• UPC: 116010703
• Model: CNVSAL255423139

USA New York State New York City American Museum of Natural History North American Mammal Hall Jaguar group in Northern Sonora Mexico Stretched Canvas - (18 x 24)

Stretched Canvas Wall Art for your Home or Office. USA, New York State, New York City, American Museum of Natural History, North American Mammal Hall, Jaguar group in Northern Sonora, Mexico was carefully reproduced on

• UPC: 620789423
• Model: SCASAL255423139
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 18 x 24

LAMINATED POSTER North American F-86D-40-NA Sabre 52-3863 at United States Air Force Museum. Shown in markings of 97t Poster Print 24 x 36

Large Poster Print, Size: 24 x 36 Inches.We stand behind our products and services to deliver to your doorsteps within the promised delivery window. We appreciate your business for any questions or concerns please contact

• UPC: 626426409
• Color: MulticolorMulti

USA New York State New York City American Museum of Natural History North American Mammal Hall Jaguar group in Northern Sonora Mexico Poster Print

USA, New York State, New York City, American Museum of Natural History, North American Mammal Hall, Jaguar group in Northern Sonora, Mexico was reproduced on Premium Heavy Stock Paper which captures all of the vivid

• UPC: 110945338
• Model: SAL255423139LARGE
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24 x 36

Museum of Man in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America Stretched Canvas Print Wall Art By Richard Cummins

This stretched canvas print is the result of sophisticated digital printing technology in which the image is printed directly onto an artist-grade, 100% cotton canvas. The canvas is then expertly stretched around 1.5" wooden bars

• UPC: 853183609
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24 x 1824" x 18"

Museum of Man in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America Print Wall Art By Richard Cummins

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 271593350
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24 x 1824" x 18"