Most Popular Books by National Geographic Society

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

Describes the civilization of the ancient Egyptians, their religion and how it shaped the daily lives of pharaohs and peasants, the building of the great pyramids, and the efforts of archaeologists to uncover more about their civilization.

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.

"National Geographic Little Kids"--Cover.

Discover the region''s best Driving Tours with National Geographic as your guide. Features the region''s best routes and attractions, including: * Towns and cities, historical and cultural sites, natural areas, plus many surprises * Entertaining, insightful commentary * Useful travel tips * More than 120 original, color photographs * Detailed maps for each drive keyed to descriptions in text * Directions, mileages, and visitor information

A collection of essays by various authors.

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.

World atlas (maps and geographical aspects by countries. International).

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

"Plan where, when, and how to plot your adventure with National Geographic''s worldwide network of travel experts and insider tips from locals"--Cover.

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

A protrayal of the geographical and human diversity of China.

"Discover the amazing variety of our eastern national parks." In the company of National Geographic writers and photographers explore islands of preservation set amid some of the most populated areas of the United States. Meet naturalists and rangers, fishermen and fellow travelers. Journey from the fog-drenched cliffs and teeming tide pools of Acadia in Maine to the glistening saw grass of Florida''s Everglades. Go underground at Mammouth Cave. Hike through rhododendrons and mountain laurel for a misty morning view of the Great Smokies, then watch autumn tint Blue Ridge hills and hollows. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Biscayne, Virgin Islands, and Dry Tortugas, one of our newest national parks.

Illustrations and maps introduce the geography, culture, and brief facts of each continent, and suggests activities to explore geography in depth.

Donated.

Text and pictures present families of different kinds of animals doing their ordinary activities.

Explore some of the Southwest''s greatest scenic marvels. A 16-page portfolio highlights the diversity of plants and animals that live in canyon country.

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

Speeches from the 2020 conference, u0093The Vision, Challenge and Recommended Actionu0094 - June 13-15, 1995, Washington, DC.

Describes how inventors think and work, explains how one invention--plastic--has changed the world, and briefly discusses seventy-five other important inventions, from the jet engine to the potato chip.