New Releases by National Geographic Society

"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.

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

Identifies hidden treasures and lesser-known points of interest in each of America''s national parks.

Gathers political, social, and physical maps of the world.

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.

Maps, photographs, illustrations, and text present information about the continents of the world.

An illustrated, region-by-region guide to the forty-two national parks of Canada, offering sample itineraries and site-by-site tours, and providing historical information, location and activity descriptions, tips for travelers, maps, and lodging information with addresses, phone numbers, and price ranges.

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.

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.

Combines the history of botanical exploration with more than 200 rare botanical illustrations, many never published in modern times.

"In this one-of-a-kind atlas, [General Stonewall] Jackson''s map and dozens more - both archival and newly created - trace the battles, political turmoil, and defining themes of the nation''s most pivotal conflict."-inside jacket.

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.

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

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

With worldwide interest focused on the Middle East, this authoritative volume illuminates contributing factors to many of the region''s hot-button issues. Includes fascinating history and reliable maps. 40 color photos.

Bursting with full-colour maps and graphics, this essential atlas provides in-depth geographical coverage as it highlights the dramatic cultural and economic changes now occurring in China. National Geographic''s renowned cartographers ahve mapped the entire country - all its administrative regions and their cities, towns, and transportation networks - to create a complete and meticulously researched panorama of the world'' sfasted growing economy and most populous nation. In addition to newly compiled political and physical maps, colourful thematic presentations post information on trade, energy, natural resources, environment, military strength, religion, ways of life, communications, and more. An exhaustive place-name index helps readers navigate to thousands of specific locations. State-of-the-art satellite imagery and mosaics - at the highest resolution ever published by National Geographic - reveal incredible variety and amazing details of China''s sweepin physical landscapes. Ten major cities chosen from various regions throughout China receive close-up treatment, wiht maps laying out each metropolitan area and quick-read fact boxes listing local climate, time zone, population, and more. The profile of Beijing, the captial, pinpoints sites of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Also charted extensively is Shanghai, host of the 2010 World''s Fair - China''s first - expected to draw 70 million visitors. Since the nation''s turn toward openness in the late 1970s, tourism has become a major growth industry in this land of bustling cities, spectacular vistas, ethnic diversity, and cultural and historical marvels. One of the 21 thematic topics focuses on tourism, with a map locating popular attractions such as the Great Wall, the Terra-cotta Warriors, Zhalong Nature Reserve, the Silk Road, the Imperial Palace, and Hong Kong''s Star Ferry. A history section covers China''s primary dynasties and then with a time line highlights the events of the twentieth century to the present. Charts, graphs, and photographs complete the visual coverage of China today, with expert commentaries adding insight on topics that range form teh workings of China''s government to the lifestyles of its people to the global implications of its stunning emergence as a major player on the world scene.

"National Geographic Little Kids"--Cover.

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.

* 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.