New Releases by National Geographic

Lue ja tutki maailmaa! Helppolukuinen tietopaketti tulivuorista lukemaan oppineille! National Geographicin Luen itse -sarja tarjoaa tutkittua ja kiinnostavaa tietoa helposti lähestyttävässä muodossa. Taso 2 on sopiva itsenäisesti lukemaan oppineille. Napakat tietotekstit kertovat tulivuorista ja havainnolliset kuvat tukevat luettua ja opittua. Vieraammat sanat selitetään tekstin ohessa. Kirja on lukemaan oppineiden tietofanien lemppari!

The most exciting edition yet of the world''s best-selling almanac for kids! Including animals, space, inventions, history, and more, it''s a one-stop shop for every curious kid! Kids who want to know everything about everything need the National Geographic Kids Almanac. This latest edition is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book. A must-have book for curious kids!

The most exciting edition yet of the world''s best-selling almanac for kids! Including animals, space, inventions, history, and more, it''s a one-stop shop for every curious kid! Kids who want to know everything about everything need the National Geographic Kids Almanac, Canadian Edition. This latest edition is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book. A must-have book for curious kids!

Seikkaile jännien dinojen seurassa! Tutustu dinoihin valloittavien kuvien ja hauskojen tekstien avulla. Tässä hurmaavassa ja vauhdikkaassa kirjasarjassa tutustutaan erilaisiin eläimiin. Kirjoissa on värikkäitä valokuvia ja hauskaa tietoa kaikille eläinten ystäville!

Söpöt pandat ihastuttavat! Tutustu pandojen elämään valloittavien valokuvien ja hauskojen tekstien avulla. Tässä hurmaavassa ja vauhdikkaassa kirjasarjassa tutustutaan erilaisiin eläimiin. Kirjoissa on värikkäitä valokuvia ja hauskaa tietoa kaikille eläinten ystäville!

Combine the beloved, super-powered Disney brand with Nat Geo Kids’ most popular book series Weird But True! and you have a magical, whimsical fan-favorite book. This delightful addition to National Geographic Kids'' best-selling Weird But True! series uncovers surprising secrets and mind-boggling facts behind your favorite Disney movies, TV shows, park attractions, and more! Did you know it took 70,000 pencils to draw the artwork for The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)? Or that Donald Duck has an asteroid named after him? Discover the mystery at the top of Disneyland’s Matterhorn, what Goofy''s original name was, how much food employees prepare each day for the animals at Disney''s Animal Kingdom, how many balloons it would really take to lift Carl’s house from the movie Up (2009), and more. Packed with 300 awesome facts and loads of cool pictures, this fun-filled book is perfect for fans of Disney, National Geographic, Weird But True!, and all things wacky, weird, and wonderful! Complete your collection with other Weird But True! fan favorites: Weird But True! Animals, Weird But True! USA, Weird But True! Dinosaurs, Weird But True! Sports, and more!

Lue ja tutki maailmaa! Helppolukuinen tietopaketti sujuvasti lukeville! National Geographicin Luen itse -sarja tarjoaa tutkittua ja kiinnostavaa tietoa helposti lähestyttävässä muodossa. Taso 3 on sopiva sujuvasti lukeville. Kirjassa opitaan mielenkiintoisia asioita Marsista. Upeat valokuvat tukevat luettua ja opittua. Kirja on sujuvasti lukevien avaruusfanien lemppari!

Sukella jännien haiden seuraan! Tutustu haiden elämään valloittavien valokuvien ja hauskojen tekstien avulla. Tässä hurmaavassa ja vauhdikkaassa kirjasarjassa tutustutaan erilaisiin eläimiin. Kirjoissa on värikkäitä valokuvia ja hauskaa tietoa kaikille eläinten ystäville!

Lue ja tutki maailmaa! Helppolukuinen tietopaketti pandoista lukemaan oppineille! National Geographicin Luen itse -sarja tarjoaa tutkittua ja kiinnostavaa tietoa helposti lähestyttävässä muodossa. Taso 2 on sopiva itsenäisesti lukemaan oppineille. Napakat tietotekstit kertovat pandoista ja havainnolliset kuvat tukevat luettua ja opittua. Vieraammat sanat selitetään tekstin ohessa. Kirja on lukemaan oppineiden tietofanien lemppari!

"Silly jokes, riddles and tongue twisters featuring animals"--

Few experiences are as satisfying as a chance to explore the world through food. Compiled from the expert travel writers at National Geographic, Food Journeys of a Lifetime scours the globe for the world''s best dishes, markets, and restaurants that are worth traveling far and wide to savor. In this fully revised and updated edition, find the best of the best, including: Tokyo''s famed fish market and its 226 Michelin-starred restaurants--the most of any city in the world The ultimate Philly cheesesteak from the city of brotherly love The perfect cup of tea in China The spice markets of Marrakech The juiciest cuts of beef in Argentina The freshest pasta in Italy And the ultimate Swiss wine route Featuring more than 60 new bites and destinations, this book is the key to building a foodie traveler''s ultimate bucket list. Within the flavors and tastes of every cuisine, you''ll find unique stories about the places, cultures, climates, and chefs that produce these extraordinary dishes. A wide selection of recipes invite you to try new cooking techniques and obtain flavors from abroad at home; top 10 lists offer side trips from chocolate factories to champagne bars. Filled with a dazzling array of diverse recommendations, each page of this inspiring book will make your mouth water--and spur your next gourmet vacation.

Lue ja tutki maailmaa! Helppolukuinen tietopaketti vedestä sujuvasti lukeville! National Geographicin Luen itse -sarja tarjoaa tutkittua ja kiinnostavaa tietoa helposti lähestyttävässä muodossa. Taso 3 on sopiva sujuvasti lukeville. Kirjassa opitaan mielenkiintoisia ja tärkeitä asioita vedestä. Upeat valokuvat tukevat luettua ja opittua. Kirja on sujuvasti lukevien tietofanien lemppari!

Lue ja tutki maailmaa! Helppolukuinen tietopaketti planeetoista lukemaan oppineille! National Geographicin Luen itse -sarja tarjoaa tutkittua ja kiinnostavaa tietoa helposti lähestyttävässä muodossa. Taso 2 on sopiva itsenäisesti lukemaan oppineille. Napakat tietotekstit kertovat planeetoista ja havainnolliset kuvat tukevat luettua ja opittua. Vieraammat sanat selitetään tekstin ohessa. Kirja on avaruusfanien lemppari!

Lue ja tutki maailmaa! Helppolukuinen tietopaketti dinosauruksista lukemaan opetteleville! National Geographicin Luen itse -sarja tarjoaa tutkittua ja kiinnostavaa tietoa helposti lähestyttävässä muodossa. Taso 1 on sopiva lukemaan opetteleville. Napakat tavutetut tietotekstit kertovat dinosauruksista ja havainnolliset kuvat tukevat luettua ja opittua. Vieraammat sanat selitetään tekstin ohessa. Kirja on dinofanien lemppari!

This powerful photography collection, drawn from the celebrated National Geographic archive, reveals the lives of women from around the globe, accompanied by revelatory new interviews and portraits of contemporary trailblazers including Oprah Winfrey, Jane Goodall, and Christiane Amanpour. #MeToo. #GirlBoss. Time''s Up. From Silicon Valley to politics and beyond, women are reshaping our world. Now, in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, this bold and inspiring book from National Geographic mines 130 years of photography to showcase their past, their present, and their future. With 400+ stunning images from more than 50 countries, each page of this glorious book offers compelling testimony about what it means to be female, from historic suffragettes to the haunting, green-eyed "Afghan girl." Organized around chapter themes like grit, love, and joy, the book features brand-new commentary from a wide swath of luminaries including Laura Bush, Gloria Allred, Roxane Gay, Melinda Gates, New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, and the founders of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements. Each is accompanied by a bold new portrait, shot by acclaimed NG photographer Erika Larsen. The ultimate coffee table book, this iconic collection provides definitive proof that the future is female.

Humorous stories about and photos of pets and other animals.

Featuring 120 new destinations, this best-selling inspirational travel guide reveals 500 celebrated and lesser-known destinations around the globe, from ocean cruises in Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Completely revised and updated for its 10th anniversary. Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic''s legendary travel writers, this fully updated, 10th anniversary edition of Journeys of a Lifetime spans the globe to highlight the best of the world''s most celebrated and lesser-known sojourns. Offering a diverse array of possibilities, every continent and possible form of transport is covered, illustrated with glorious color photographs. With 16 new pages; new destinations like Cartegena, Colombia; and updated information throughout, this timely new edition is the perfect resource for travelers who crave adventurous trips--from trekking the heights of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to mountain biking in Transylvania--and those searching for more specific experiences (the world''s top small cruises, hot new museums around the world, secrets for following in the footsteps of film and TV heroes, and more). Each chapter features stunning photography, full-color maps, and practical tips, including how to get there, when to visit, and how to make the most of your journey. Informative and inspiring, this luxurious volume is a lifelong resource that readers will treasure for years to come.

More than 950 parks are included in this guidebook of State Parks of the United States.

Presents an overview of the countries of the world, explaining how to look at a map, where people live n the Earth, and major countries and regions.

"Organized state-by-state then province-by-province, [this book] showcases the best travel experiences in every state and province, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sights include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and the list goes on and on"--

Get ready for a walk on the wild side in this image-packed book all about bears! Kids will learn about different kinds of bears, where they live, and what they do. This level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the animal lovers of today and scientists of tomorrow!

National Geographic''s flagship, best-selling guide covers all 59 national parks in the U.S. for nature and outdoor lovers everywhere. Intensive on-the-ground research, 300 photos and 80 colorful maps complete the extraordinary package. Practical and comprehensive coverage includes engaging, individual park descriptions and brief history, travel planning tips, itineraries and directions, activities, park lodges and hotels, visitor center contact information, and camping information. Well-known national parks writers provide new insights into the parks and share favorite spots for viewing scenery, wildlife, sunsets, and more in this Centennial edition.

Offers an illustrated encyclopedia of general science, with informative and fun facts on a broad array of scientific topics.

For all national parks lovers, and anyone with a sense of history, this 100% updated, completely redesigned edition of the best-selling National Parks guide in North America will continue to impress travelers with all-new descriptions, photos, and maps. In time for the National Park''s 100th birthday, this flagship, best-selling guide is fully revamped and updated with all new text, photographs, and design. National Geographic writers hit all 59 national parks - including Pinnacles, the newest in the crown - for intensive on-the-ground research. Each entry is rewritten from scratch. Three hundred specially commissioned photos and 80 colorful maps complete the extraordinary package. Practical and comprehensive coverage includes engaging, individual park descriptions and brief history, travel planning tips, itineraries and directions, activities, park lodges and hotels, visitor center contact information, and camping information.

A collection of facts about diverse subjects such as food, animals, inventions and more.

From hand tools to holidays to weapons to washing machines, "An Uncommon History of Common Things" features hundreds of colorful illustrations, timelines, sidebars, and more as it explores just about every subject under the sun. Who knew that indoor plumbing has been around for 4,600 years, but punctuation, capital letters, and the handy spaces between written words only date back to the Dark Ages? Or that ancient soldiers baked a kind of pizza on their shields--when they weren''t busy flying kites to frighten their foes? Every page of this quirky compendium catalogs something fascinating, surprising, or serendipitous. A lively, incomparably browsable read for history buffs, pop culture lovers, and anyone who relishes the odd and extraordinary details hidden in the everyday, it will inform, amuse, astonish--and alter the way you think about the clever creatures we call humans.

This vivid, engrossing book reveals the fascinating stories behind the objects in your world, what you wear, what you eat, what entertains you, and more. Discover the history behind the world''s tallest skyscrapers, find out when people first started drinking caffeine and why it wakes us up, and learn how GPS came to be. For those who loved the first installment of An Uncommon History of Common Things come even more short entries illustrated by full color photos. These incorporate quirky anecdotes about the history of everyday objects, including the personalities and pitfalls along the path to innovation and unusual facts behind things we frequently see and use. Smart, surprising, and informative, this book is the ultimate resource for history and trivia buffs alike. Dive into these entertaining pages and let your curiosity to run wild!

Beginning with a thematic section covering topics from early America to civil rights, population, and the new millennium, the United States Encyclopedia then delves into essays on each state and the U.S. territories. Also included: U.S. facts and figures, a listing of the presidents, and overviews of important historical American documents.

This book is a collection of animal stories.

"Plan where, when, and how to plot your adventure with National Geographic''s worldwide network of travel experts and insider tips from locals"--Cover.