Best Selling Books by National Geographic Society

This wonderful volume, assembled from National Geographic magazines dating 1915–24, spotlights some of the finest botanical imagery of its kind, including artwork by Mary E. Eaton, staff illustrator of the New York Botanical Garden. More than 120 color plates.

"National Geographic Little Kids"--Cover.

A well-illustrated book tracing the development of ships, and historic battles fought at sea.

Discover the region''s best Driving Tours with National Geographic as your guide. Features the region''s best routes and attractions, including: * Towns and cities, historical and cultural sites, natural areas, plus many surprises * Entertaining, insightful commentary * Useful travel tips * More than 120 original, color photographs * Detailed maps for each drive keyed to descriptions in text * Directions, mileages, and visitor information

A guide to people and portrait photography, featuring advice from photographers for "National Geographic" magazine, discussing composition, cameras and lenses, lighting, action, and other topics.

Author Bill Graves and photographer Jim Amos traveled the Aloha State for months, surveying the charms of America''s mid-Pacific outpost. The Hawaiian archipelago consists of eight major islands, and 129 lesser islands and islets. For nearly two centuries they have formed a bridge between East and West, first settled by Polynesians, and now routinely inundated by wave after wave of tourists. The tourists, and the infrastructure to house and amuse them are wreaking havoc on the islands ecology, as the very beauty that attracts them is being destroyed by development at an ever increasing pace. The authors explore this unique environment, taking readers along on their fascinating journey.

Provides 275 distinctive drives with descriptions, detailed maps, photos.

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.

World atlas (maps and geographical aspects by countries. International).

The first comprehensive guide to outstanding gardens in America features all the where and when to go information to plan a visit. It tells readers what to see in various grand estate gardens, private pleasure gardens, charming cottage gardens, exotic Asiatic gardens, famous botanical gardens, humorous topiary gardens, and all-season conservatories. It also tells the stories of who built the gardens and the stories of famous owners and designers. Photos.

In this sequel to the"New York Times" bestseller "Through the Lens," "National Geographic" showcases the world''s peoples in stunning photographs. A beautiful collection of more than 280 imagesQnever-before-seen alongside award-winning favoritesQculled from the magazine''s extensive archives, this volume presents a powerful retrospective of portrait photography through the eyes and words of five accomplished photographers. 0-7922-7363-X $30.00 / Pocket Books

Discusses Glacier, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Wind Cave, Mount Rainier, Redwood, Olympic, Badlands, Crater Lake and others.

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

"Discover the amazing variety of our eastern national parks." In the company of National Geographic writers and photographers explore islands of preservation set amid some of the most populated areas of the United States. Meet naturalists and rangers, fishermen and fellow travelers. Journey from the fog-drenched cliffs and teeming tide pools of Acadia in Maine to the glistening saw grass of Florida''s Everglades. Go underground at Mammouth Cave. Hike through rhododendrons and mountain laurel for a misty morning view of the Great Smokies, then watch autumn tint Blue Ridge hills and hollows. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Biscayne, Virgin Islands, and Dry Tortugas, one of our newest national parks.

Donated.

Text and pictures present families of different kinds of animals doing their ordinary activities.

Explore some of the Southwest''s greatest scenic marvels. A 16-page portfolio highlights the diversity of plants and animals that live in canyon country.

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

"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.

Describes how inventors think and work, explains how one invention--plastic--has changed the world, and briefly discusses seventy-five other important inventions, from the jet engine to the potato chip.