New Releases by National Geographic Society

Provides physical and thematic maps of the Earth, covering such aspects as population, food, minerals, climate, politics, and energy, as well as maps of the surface of the Moon, Mars, inner and outer solar system, and universe.

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

Examines the Earth''s geologic history, climate, vegetation, population, food, economies, and mineral resources, and offers physical, political, and subject maps of each continent.

A collection of amazing photographs from the renowned National Geographic archive that represent the sheer dynamism and diversity of color. Each chapter is devoted to a specific color and includes an inspiring essay about its meaning, qualities, and symbolism.

Features some of the world''s most transformative locales, from Norway''s western fjords and Cambodia''s Angkor Wat to Kyoto''s Moss Garden and the urban surprises of Denver, Pittsburgh, and Vancouver.

Following the success of the Journeys of a Lifetime series, National Geographic delivers this large-format, lavishly illustrated travel planner, packed with more than 250 big, colorful images, 110 original, detailed maps, and evocative text.

Presents world, regional, and thematic maps as well as photographic essays on each continent.

The first non-fiction reading series for English language learners to present captivating real-world stories in print, audio, and video.

The first non-fiction reading series for English language learners to present captivating real-world stories in print, audio, and video.

A comprehensive, up-to-date atlas encompasses more than three hundred thematic maps, along with more than six hundred color photographs, illustrations, charts, and graphs, that document the world''s natural and cultural wonders.

"Your multimedia interactive guide to the world"--Cover.

Offers detailed information on every bird family in the world, including their physical characteristics, behaviors, conservation status, taxonomy, and photographs of individual species.

Learn about the 50 states in this book filled with facts, maps and colorful pictures.

Forget about waiting in museum lines for hours, and join this fascinating tour through the ultimate dinosaur collection. This interactive guide takes you on a room-by-room tour of the most fun-packed museum you can imagine. Each room points the reader to a range of interactive investigations to carry out in the dino-lab gatefold flap. It''s just like being a paleontologist in amuseum. You can open the specimen drawer filled with fossils, look at specimen slides through the microscope, and use a whole host of interactive features: a pop-up fossil finds map, a dinosaur time line, and a sliding chart that allows you to compare the size of dinosaurs with modern animals.

"EarthPulse is a breath-taking pictorial about movements affecting and influencing our global society. Utilizing full-color imagery and National Geographic photographs, EarthPulse takes you on a journey of discovery covering topics such as The Human Condition, Our Relationship with Nature, and Our Connected World. Illustrated by specific examples, each section focuses on trends affecting our world today. Included are extensive full-color world and regional maps for reference. Updated annually, EarthPulse will keep readers informed about the fast-paced and ever-changing world"--Provided by publisher.

The first non-fiction reading series for English language learners to present captivating real-world stories in print, audio, and video.

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Offers tips from parks staff; suggests trails for biking, hiking, and flower gazing; with photographs and maps.

When Mama and the gang try to help two lost baby birds find their way home, her home movies show different bird habitats on the ground, in the sea, and in the sky until the birds see one that looks familiar.

"National Geographic Little Kids"--Cover.

* 90 pages of stunning world thematic maps cover the vital natural and human topics of today. * Striking satellite images open each continent. * Oceans are mapped from coast to coast, revealing incredible illustrations of depth and seafloor topography. * Each continent receives special economic coverage assessing regional and global activity. * A place-name index includes 55,000 entries. * Extensive "World Facts" section comprises demographic and socioeconomic information, geographic comparisons, and a glossary.

This lavish volume reveals National Geographic''s top picks for the world''s most fabulous journeys, along with practical tips for your own travels. Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic''s travel writers, this inspirational book spans the globe to highlight the best of the world''s most famous and lesser known sojourns. It presents an incredible diversity of possibilities, from ocean cruises around Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered. A timely resource for the burgeoning ranks of active travelers who crave adven.

Presents world, regional, and thematic maps as well as photographic essays on each continent.

This compact, easy-to-use atlas offers the convenience of smaller scale without sacrificing clarity or detail; instead, identically-scaled maps on a given continent enable readers to compare physical, political, and regional information simply and accurately. In addition, access to a companion Web site provides continuing and complementary information.

Offers descriptions, road maps, itineraries, travel tips, and cost and contact information for national parks from Virginia''s Shenandoah to Alaska''s Glacier Bay.

Illustrations and maps introduce the geography, culture, and brief facts of each continent, and suggests activities to explore geography in depth.

Offers descriptions, road maps, itineraries, travel tips, and cost and contact information for national parks from Virginia''s Shenandoah to Alaska''s Glacier Bay.