Most Popular Books by National Geographic Society

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.

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

Excerpt from The Book of Fishes: Presenting the Better Known Species of Food and Game Fishes of the Coastal and Inland Waters of the United StatesThese same fresh and salt water areas, in addition to being reservoirs of food, provide unending recreational Opportunity and healthful out-of-door sport to people in every walk Of life, young and Old. The thrill of search and contest between man and fighting fish, be it angled for with bent pin or giant hook of steel, has few equals. The Book of Fishes, it is hoped, will be of interest and value to expert fisherman and layman alike because it presents an illuminating life story of the more important Of the fishes to be found in North American waters. These species not only are a Vital factor in the Nation''s food supply, but also, through the sport and commercial fisheries they support, provide em ployment for many thousands Of men and women. SO rich are American coastal waters, rivers, and bays in variety Of fishes that to describe comprehensively every known species would necessitate a dozen encyclopedic volumes, too costly for general ownership. Therefore, out Of the great treasure Of ichthyological material gathered by the National Geographic Society, the chapters, photographic illustrations, and original color plates of this volume have been selected, and the most famous fishes Of the diverse regions of the country, of the East and West coasts and the inland waters between them, are described and pictured.

Promising to be one of the most beautiful and popular art books of the year, this spectacular volume showcases the best of the National Geographic Society''s commissioned paintings from the past century. 175 color illustrations.

Presents a geographical reference text of the world, with maps, charts, and photographs.

Describes how lion cubs are reared in the wild and some of the hardships they, and other animals like them, encounter.

Describes five geography themes; each introduces a new concept to help children describe their own adventure as they explore the different regions of the United States.

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

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

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

Natural history and color illustrations of 327 species.

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.

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.

Articles originally published in "National Geographic" chart the expansion of travel by automobile and railroad in the 1920s and its effects on American society.

A protrayal of the geographical and human diversity of China.

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.

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.

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

A journey along the continental Divide in words and pictures.

Includes index.