The world is full of wonderful words to learn so let's get started! Learn 100 words the Smithsonian way! Curious kids and their curious grown-ups will love to explore these pages full of Smithsonian treasures. This amazing book contains 100 words to spark curious young minds - all inspired by the collections found within the walls of the Smithsonian. Start with inventions and transportation, move through the arts, and all the way to nature and food. At the end of the book, play an alphabet matching game. Go back to find an object for each letter from A to Z! EXPLORE Explore history, science the arts and more LEARN Learn fun facts and new vocabulary words DISCOVER Discover fascinating Smithsonian artifacts SHINE Curiosity helps kids Shine! Smithsonian Kids books feature engaging educational content for little learners that reflect the integrity of the Smithsonian. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Smithsonian's educational mission. Learn 100 first words the Smithsonian way! Explore, Learn, Discover and Shine! 10 different categories to explore. Learn 10 different words on each category page with a matching photograph to help learn and match Categories offer opportunities for questions and conversation and talking builds vocabulary and social skills Wonder Facts through-out this book are just right for little experts who want to know more! Did you know Alaskan natives wore grass socks? Or before toothpaste was developed people use to brush their teeth with dry tooth powder? Come discover more today! Vivid real-life photographs and sturdy, thick pages Perfect for Ages 3 - 7

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Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. We believe that every child deserves an excellent first book experience--beginning on the day they're born. Reading is learning is our driving philosophy, and we strive to help parents understand why reading aloud from birth is so important. We offer a simple development-based guide to help them on their journey. Scarlett Wing is a pen name for the creative team at Cottage Door Press. We use a name like this when we work together on a story. We choose a name that stands for red bird, which is our cheerful little mascot. Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to read up to their little ones--exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow. We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read. To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.