National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Maps have been around in some form or other since humans first understood the need to record their physical space, and for the past hundred years, the National Geographic Society has been at the forefront of mapmaking. This Fourth Edition of our popularFamily Reference Atlas of the World brings you the world and its marvels -- through maps.Using the latest technological advances, satellite data has been compiled to create some 1,400 images -- maps,...

"The Grand Canyon comes to life in more than 100 stunning photographs." From near and far they come, nearly five million each year, to see the Grand Canyon, long cherished as one of the nation's treasures. "Grand Canyon Country" explores more than the spectacular 277-mile-long gash in Arizona's red-rock country. Author Seymour L. Fishbein takes you to the remote forests of the Kaibab Plateau, the lonely reaches of the Arizona strip, and the multihued...

This lush book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to take portraits of the world's animals ? especially those that are endangered. His powerful message, conveyed with humor, compassion, and art: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos...

In addition to the lavishly illustrated drives with full page descriptions, the editors have included additional lists of recommendations such as "The top 10 drivers' drives," "The top 10 spectacular bridges," The top 10 lakeside drives," "The top 10 music drives," and more. The drives vary. Some are routes through spectacular landscapes or leisurely journeys of discovery; some are short day trips; others are legendary long-distance odysseys. Additional...

Provides an illustrated introduction to the world's mammals, arranged alphabetically from aardvark to zorilla, describing their physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment.

Presents a guidebook which provides identification tips, information on behavior and nesting, locator and range maps, and plumage and species classification data on over 990 species of birds found in North America.

"It's the most famous military installation in the world, yet it doesn't officially exist. Area 51--a site for covert Cold War operations--has long been a magnet for crackpots, conspiracy theorists, and the overly curious. While there may not be truth to the rumors that Area 51 is a haven for UFOs and extraterrestrials, it's clear that our government has been up to something in Area 51 for decades, and it turns out there is a kernal of truth to even...

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