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The Museum Book: A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections

By Jan Mark, Richard Holland (Illustrator)
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By Jan Mark, Richard Holland (Illustrator)
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“A leisurely and edifying journey of discovery.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Why do people collect things? With vivid examples from all around the world, this wonderful book puts museums — and the many artifacts lovingly stored there — on display in a whole new light. Jan Mark’s humorous and conversational insights take readers through museums’ multifaceted history, while Richard Holland’s eye-catching mixed-media illustrations lend their own quirky flair. This ode to museums mighty ...

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KidsSocial Studies - KidsGames & Activities - KidsCustoms, Traditions, Anthropology - KidsGeneral & Miscellaneous Customs, Traditions, Anthropology - KidsMuseums - KidsTravel - KidsMuseums->Children's nonfiction