New Releases by National Geographic

Explore on Your Own The Giant Water Lily

Become Expert Machines Push and Pull

Become Expert An Alligator''s World

Become Expert Solids, Liquids & Gases/Beach

Become Expert Solids, Liquids & Gases/Cities

Become Expert Solids, Liquids & Gases/Campsites

Become Expert Oak Trees & White-Tailed Deer

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

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

Covers everything from earth sciences to astronomy; from climate and habitats to human arts and cultures; from ancient history to cutting-edge technology; and descriptions, flags, and statistics of all the countries in the world.

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.

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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.

* 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.

A comprehensive, visual reference, enhanced by two thousand photographs and illustrations, provides information on all major fields of knowledge and includes timelines, sidebars, cross-references, and other useful features.

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.

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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.

Glorious photographs of every part of the world. Delving deeply into century-old picture archive National Geographic presents the world''s hugely diverse places with epic grandeur, unparalleled intimacy, romantic beauty, and gritty realism. The photographs are landscapes, cityscapes, famous landmarks, and unfamiliar spots that reveal special qualities of geography or culture one might otherwise never see. National Geographic''s quest since its founding in 1888 has been to describe "the world and all that''s in it." To fulfill that quest, photographers set out to document every imaginable place on earth, from the most remote to the most familiar; from the most primitive to the most sophisticated. National Geographic photographers have recorded the world''s places close up, in sweeping breadth, in depth, and over time. Twelve chapters each depict a unique geography, the culture and nature that inhabit it. Chapters are introduced by short, 1,500-word essays and looks carefully and deeply at a region''s special qualities. The geography and the life within it comes forward with its own unique character, its own special and unforgettable sense of place.

This series tells the story of significant documents in American history and the people behind those documents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Abstracts and reviews of research and exploration authorized under grants from the National Geographic Society.