New and updated editions of these popular, low-priced guides--the definitive companion for road trippers--offer drivers side-by-side map and text commentary on the scenery, wildlife, geology, and history of the most spectacular and popular parks. The revised and updated series offers travelers user-[...]

From the dawn of civilization to the first decade of the 21st century, this straightforwardly written, superbly accessible reference distills the concentrated essence of world history into a single compact, 544-page volume that fits in the palm of your hand. Featuring more than 1,000 illustrations, [...]

Latest in the series of National Geographic mini illustrated photography books that include "National Geographic: The Photographs" (31,000 cop+ies in the UK to date) and "Through the Lens" (16,000 copies in the UK to date). The large format edition of "The Image Collection" has sold nearly 4,000 cop[...]

This nature guide introduces you to constellations and weather, rocks and minerals, plants and wildflowers, and trees and shrubs. All of the most common varieties in each natural category in North America are identified and explained, from quartz and granite to dandelions and oak trees. Learn to rea[...]

A new field guide from National Geographic: comprehensive, authoritative field guide to animals of North America, picturing 900 species with key facts, photos, and illustrations to help aid in identification. An authoritative nature guide for identifying North America's most common birds, mammals, [...]

How hot is lightning? What do you call a group of cats? Packed with fun trivia, this dynamically designed, highly illustrated book of questions on everything from animals, weather, countries and much more takes learning out of the classroom and holds instant appeal with kids who love to test themsel[...]

As well as the latest data, maps, and lively essays - this atlas also offers kids the chance to link to National Geographic's vast archive of maps, articles, and photographs plus videos, music, languages, crafts, quizzes, and more through a specially created website.[...]

AdventureMaps provide global travellers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within the country. Each map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof and tear-resistant. They also[...]

AdventureMaps provide global travellers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within the country. Each map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof and tear-resistant. They also[...]

Giving a nod to the Century of the City, the World's Best Cities - the next in National Geographic's best-selling large-format gift book collection - celebrates the terroir of more than 300 of the world's great and upcoming cities with a playful panoply of lavish photo galleries and insightful text,[...]

The Arctic region of Canada is home to a huge depression in the earth called the Haughton Crater. A group of explorers has come to the area to explore the challenges expected when traveling to Mars. What challenges will they experience? What preparations are being made for a trip to Mars here on Ear[...]

Culled from National Geographic's extraordinary archive, each of the 280 photographs in this wonderful book offers its own unique answer to the question, What makes a great portrait? "In Focus" is divided into periods that correspond roughly to changes in photographic equipment and techniques, from [...]