While visiting the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., four contemporary children are transported back in time through the power of their imaginations to experience history firsthand!
-- Stories creatively juxtapose modern-day kids with fascinating historical settings and people.
-- A historical background note and glossary of key terms enhance every story.
-- Audiocassettes feature dramatized narration plus authentic sound effects and original music.
-- Toys authenticated by Smithsonian Institution curators for realism and educational value.Lucy and Kevin look down to see the name tags of U.S.S.R. cosmonaut Alexei Leonov and American astronaut Thomas Stafford on their spacesuits.
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Sheri Tan received her B.A. in Communication from Mills College in Oakland, California, first working as a reporter for an Asian-American newspaper in San Francisco. In 1986, Sheri moved to New York to pursue a career in book publishing. She is now a Senior Editor. Ms. Tan has written a number of books for children, including a biography of Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor, Seiji Ozawa. She holds a black belt in Shotokan karate, and has also taught this martial arts style. Sheri grew up in Singapore and now lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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