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The Smithsonian InstitutionIt's 1939, and a teenage math genius is mysteriously summoned to the Smithsonian Institution, where a crash program to develop the atomic bomb is being conducted in the basement. The boy turns out to hold the key to both the secrets of nuclear fission and breakthroughs in the time continuum. As he brainstorms with Robert Oppenheimer, he catches a glimpse of the coming war and becomes determined to ward off the cataclysm. In a race against time and
It's 1939, and a teenage math genius is mysteriously summoned to the Smithsonian Institution, where a crash program to develop the atomic bomb is being conducted in the basement. The boy turns out to hold the key to both the secrets of nuclear fission and breakthroughs in the time continuum. As he brainstorms with Robert Oppenheimer, he catches a glimpse of the coming war and becomes determined to ward off the cataclysm. In a race against time-and surrounded by figures from American history past and present, including Albert Einstein, Grover Cleveland, and Abraham Lincoln-he battles to save not just himself, but humanity. Gore Vidal has written some of the finest and most inventive novels in modern times. Readers of such bestsellers as Burr, Lincoln, Duluth, and 1876 will revel in this, his latest foray into the American scene. A brilliant and vividly imaginative tale about some of the key events of the twentieth century, The Smithsonian Institution is a dramatic masterwork of comedy and allusion.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 09/16/1999
ISBN: 9780156006484
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.38h x 5.48w x 0.70d
Review Citations: New York Times 10/24/1999 pg. 48
New York Times 12/05/1999 pg. 105
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A must for a Richard Scarry book collection.
Format: Board book
Another great Richard Scarry book! The illustrations and words are wonderful for my 1 year old grandson.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2025
★★★★★ 5
A Favorite!
Format: Board book
Having loved Richard Scarry books as a child in the 70's, I was thrilled when he regained popularity in the 90's when we were raising our children. Now I get to share this beloved classic with my granddaughter. She LOVES her Richard Scarry books and this one is wonderful. Every page has so many beautifully illustrated details so there are always new things to look at and discover. She is 18 months old and the Richard Scarry books have been instrumental in helping her vocabulary, now over 200 words. Highly recommend that you add this awesome book to your baby's library and read, read, read to your baby every chance you get!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Time tested classics for children
Format: Board book
Love Richard Scarry books for toddlers and above!
The board books are great for younger ones—kids are enthralled by the illustrations—-parents by the educational content. Classics!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2025
★★★★★ 5
A great way to start makes adding more a breeze.
Format: Board book
As soon as words you want to teach gain clarity, sentences will follow faster. The little “sponge”takes communication seriously. Add a motion to the word and it will be remembered longer, and used in 3-word sentences, etc. the first 100 words will double then triple surprisingly fast.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Necessary book for little ones!
Format: Board book
Great baby gift. My grown children loved Richard Scarry books. My daughter asked for this as a baby shower gift. Her son I'm sure will love it as much as she did.
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