Planet Explorers Smithsonian 2012: A Travel Guide for Kids

By Planet Explorers

No trip to Washington, D.C. is complete without at least a full day--or five--at the incredible Smithsonian Institution. Its nineteen beloved museums and galleries, many clustered around the National Mall, are truly the treasure chest of the United States. You'll see amazing wonders like a giant squid, the Hope Diamond, dinosaur fossils, an Apollo Lunar Module, Mr. Rogers' red cardigan, and the Star Spangled Banner. There's so much to learn and see--you better get started!

This 2012 e-guide includes:

The Castle
National Air & Space Museum
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of American History
National Postal Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
National Portrait Gallery
National Museum of the American Indian
Freer & Sackler
National Museum of African Art
National Zoo

While you explore the first-class Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo, consult this interactive guidebook written just for kids for fun facts, information and tips about getting the most out of your visit. Click on the active hyperlinks throughout and look for convenient food listings in each section. Finally, take the quiz at the end of the book to find out what you've learned about the Smithsonian. You're going to have an amazing time!

Don't miss the other titles in the exciting Planet Explorers series for young travelers. There's Planet Explorers London, Planet Explorers New York City 2012, Planet Explorers Chicago, Planet Explorers Philadelphia, Planet Explorers Las Vegas, Planet Explorers Disneyland, Planet Explorers Walt Disney World 2012, Epcot 2012, SeaWorld Orlando 2012, The Walt Disney World Character Finder 2012, Planet Explorers Disney Cruise Line 2012, Universal Orlando Resort 2012, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter 2012, and LEGOLAND Florida 2012. Have fun!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Planet Explorers
• Release date: Jul 23, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476043326

Planet Explorers

Laura Schaefer got her start as a contributor to the University of Wisconsin’s student paper The Daily Cardinal and went on to write regularly for The Princeton Review and Match.com. Laura is the author of The Secret Ingredient (Simon & Schuster 2011), The Teashop Girls (Simon & Schuster 2008), and Man with Farm Seeks Woman with Tractor (Avalon 2005). Laura is also the author and publisher of the Planet Explorers series of travel guidebooks for kids. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Check out Laura's websites: www.teashopgirls.com and http://planetexplorers.webnode.com.

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