This colorfully embroidered cushion flashes the names of staff members who worked at the famous Sun Valley Konditorei restaurant between 1971 and 1972. The cushion is made from camel colored taffeta and the underside is knitted cream yarn. 2013.05.01, Judy Grigsby Collection, Regional History Museum … [Read more...] about Konditorei Krew Cushion
Collection Highlights
Frank Ensign Political Scrapbook
This red album is covered in imagery which does not fully match its inner holdings. The interior of this scrapbook, along with two additional albums, showcase the political life of Harry Ensign from 1890 thru 1912 with newspaper articles, advertisements, notes, and much more. … [Read more...] about Frank Ensign Political Scrapbook
The Bone Wars
The True Story of an Epic Battle to Find Dinosaur Fossils by Jane Kurtz Discover the true story of the race between two paleontologists to find the best dinosaur fossils in this fascinating, fast-paced nonfiction picture book. Who will win the Bone Wars? Did you know that many of the dinosaur skeletons you see in museums are rooted in a scientific battle between two paleontologists? O. C. Marsh and Edward Cope met in 1863 and bonded over their shared love of fossils, becoming the best … [Read more...] about The Bone Wars
Rocks, Minerals & Gems
by Sean Callery Rocks - and the glittering minerals they're made of - are everywhere: the walls of your room, the cars you travel in, the mountains you climb, and the planet you live on are all rocks! In Rocks, Minerals, and Gems, readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to identify rocks and minerals … [Read more...] about Rocks, Minerals & Gems
Dinosaur Lady
The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, The First Paleontologist By Linda Skeers A beautifully illustrated picture book biography of Mary Anning that will enlighten children about the discovery of the dinosaurs and the importance of female scientists, perfect for fans of The Girl Who Thought in Pictures. Mary Anning loved scouring the beach near her home in England for shells and fossils. She fearlessly climbed over crumbling cliffs and rocky peaks, searching for new specimens. One day, … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Lady
Fungarium: Visita Vuestro Museo
By David Hawksworth Este museo recoge una extraordinaria colección de hongos, una de las formas de vida más fascinantes de la Tierra. Maravíllate con sus hermosos colores y con las increíbles formas de las setas y los líquenes, y observa a través del microscopio el aspecto de la penicilina. Los hongos son fuente de alimento y medicinas para los humanos, pero también resultan vitales para el desarrollo de la vida vegetal y animal en la mayoría de los ecosistemas. Descubre cómo han … [Read more...] about Fungarium: Visita Vuestro Museo
