New Releases by National Geographic Society

In the spirit of the bestselling "National Geographic Photographic Field Guide" renowned photograher Robert Caputo offers the first specialized guidebook in National Geographic''s new, standard-setting photography instruction series. 114 photos.

This guide to Barcelona highlights places of interest, walks and drives in areas surrounding the city, a More Places to Visit section detailing places off the beaten track, a directory of hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment listings, opening times and useful telephone numbers. It also includes cut-away illustrations of important buildings and descriptions of major cultural, architectural and historical sites.

Beautifully designed and user friendly, this definitive, revised edition of the Society''s bestselling guide illuminates all 55 of the scenic national parks in the US. Includes detailed descriptions of each park, author-guided tours of personal favorites, excursions to nearby sites, national monuments, wildlife refuges and forests. 76 maps. 45 color photos.

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

Cities and towns -- United States -- Guidebooks.

A bestseller with more than a quarter million copies sold, this completely revised and updated edition is still one of the most authoritative, sought-after guides to birds of North America on the market--for birders of all levels. 280 color plates. 630 range maps.

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

Why do 750 million visitors head to state parks each year? Their easy-to-reach locations, beautiful scenery, and outdoor activities make them a natural choice for day trips as well as longer stays. Now, the directors of all 50 state park agencies recommend their best parks to The National Geographic Society. 250 color photos. 32 color maps.

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.

Discusses the work of photographers doing stories on the United States for "National Geographic" and shows examples on various subjects

Maps and text provide information on the geography, industries, and other vital facts of the countries of the world.

Examines the dynamics of Earth''s shifting crust and the effects such movements have on Earth''s geological structures and on man.

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.

A protrayal of the geographical and human diversity of China.

A journey along the continental Divide in words and pictures.

Afrika - Anthropologie - Akten/Kongressberichte.

The vanishing wildlife of North America, where you can find help in locating them.

A collection of essays by various authors.

A collection of biographical sketches of inventors including the famous and the not so famous.

Distinguished scholars write of the lives and customs of eight groups- Lohars of India, etc. who wander over long distances in search of food and water for their families and animals.

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.

Authors journey the length of the Amazon River from its five-inch-wide source high in the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean.

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

Natural history and color illustrations of 327 species.

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