Best Selling Books by National Geographic Society

The purpose of this extensive annotated bibliography is to assist libraries in the United States, Canada, and other countries to identify, select, and secure publications of value in geography that are appropriate for the purposes and resources of each library collection. More than 2900 entries, published between 1970 and 1984, are arranged by general categories with numerous subdivisions: general aids and sources; history, theory, methodology, and geography; the physical geography; the human geography; applied geography; regional geography; and publications suitable for school libraries. Although publications in other languages have not been excluded, works in English have been emphasized. Basic information provided in each entry includes author, title, place of publication, publisher, publication date, number of pages, identifying numbers, price, Library of Congress card number, and a brief annotation. Where appropriate, translation information including translator and original language are provided. (LH)

Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they're learning.

The first non-fiction reading series for English language learners to present captivating real-world stories in print, audio, and video.

Winter is time for animals to play, hunt, and hibernate. In Animals in Winter, 39 full-color photographs and lively text reveal how birds and mammals live through icy months. Kids find tips for helping wild animals when food is scarce.

Kids will have a blast exploring the latest book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 300 all new extreme, ridiculous, amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else

A collection of three-hundred jokes, riddles, and tongue twisters for kids from National Geographic, including photographs.

All of the nations of the Western Hemisphere depicted on a single map! Features a political map of North, Central and South America, plus an inset physical map.

An illustrated ethnological map, color-coded to show native locations of different tribes.

Get ready to be grossed out -- in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing