New Releases by National Geographic

Twelve-year-old Sarah Marshall and her family leave their New York home in 1852 to seek a better life in the fertile lands of Oregon. Illustrations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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