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.
"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."