{"product_id":"from-these-lands-sharing-our-natural-and-cultural-heritage-9781588348111","title":"From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage","description":"\u003cb\u003eExquisite photography showcases the beauty of gleaming freshwater pearls, a carved walrus tusk, and 100+ other natural history treasures from all 50 states from a new exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExplore the breadth and magnificence of the world's largest natural history collection and marvel at the most awe-inspiring natural specimens and cultural objects from across the United States. With visually stunning photographs, \u003ci\u003eFrom These Lands \u003c\/i\u003efeatures more than 100 objects from all 50 states, Washington, DC, and five inhabited territories--American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeodized crocodilian egg (Wyoming)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetrified wood fossil (Arizona)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLongfin squid (Rhode Island)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMenominee dugout canoe (Wisconsin)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMartha, the last passenger pigeon (Ohio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMegalodon teeth (North Carolina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum stalactite (Kentucky)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools made by CHamoru blacksmiths (Guam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook spreads also group shells, pinecones, insects, and birds from across the country to display the diversity that can be found even among the most common specimens. The book explores regional nature and culture to reveal how a range of distinct geographies and environments make up the place we call home. \u003ci\u003eFrom These Lands\u003c\/i\u003e tours through the nation's natural and cultural history to reveal the beauty, complexity, and wonder all around us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e National Museum of Natural History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Smithsonian Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.10h x 6.20w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781588348111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/23\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eNATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY\u003c\/b\u003e is home to the largest natural history collection in the world and is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through unparalleled research, collections, exhibitions, and education outreach programs.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"National Museum of Natural History \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47897147408541,"sku":"9781588348111","price":23.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_8646dadf-0f0c-42a0-b637-59c08918ceeb.jpg?v=1778002750","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/from-these-lands-sharing-our-natural-and-cultural-heritage-9781588348111","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}