National Geographic Books

Featuring a stunning array of images from the National Geographic archive, this photography collection highlights the diverse experiences and stories of women worldwide. Each photograph captures unique cultural contexts, showcasing the strength and resilience of women across different backgrounds. The collection serves as both a tribute and a celebration of their contributions to society, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of women's lives globally.

This iconic National Geographic photography collection of the world’s most majestic nature landscapes presents the exquisiteness of the great outdoors and showcases evocative and extraordinary images, often unseen. With vast deserts in twilight, snowcapped mountain ranges at the brink of dawn, a forest in the height of autumn colors, these indelible images will magnify the beauty, emotion, and depth that can be captured in the split second of a camera flash, taking readers on a spectacular visual journey and offering an elegant conduit to the world around them. Paired with illuminating insights from celebrated photographers, this beautiful book weaves a vibrant tapestry of images that readers will turn to again and again.

Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about volcanoes and earthquakes in this fresh take on the subject that kids with love.

Dive into the wild world of sharks! Get up close to learn the truth behind these fantastic, ferocious fish with famed National Geographic photographer and explorer Brian Skerry.

You're ready to get a cat, but which feline is the purr-fect fit for you? From the experts who brought you How to Speak Cat, learn all about 71 different cat breeds so you can find your furr-ever friend right meow!

Animals-they're cute and fluffy, cuddly and puffy, and ... downright disgusting. Get ready to be totally grossed out as you discover all the incredibly icky ways animals eat, live, and defend themselves.

Explore a captivating journey across the globe with over 650 stunning photographs, maps, and graphics that highlight every country, the poles, oceans, and even outer space. This revised edition of a cherished family atlas offers fascinating facts designed to engage children and broaden their understanding of the world. Perfect for young explorers, it combines education with visual appeal, making geography exciting and accessible.

Featuring breathtaking visuals captured by top photographers, this book showcases extraordinary sights rarely seen by the public. It includes stunning images of ancient cave art, endangered species, volcanic lightning, massive crystals, and unique artifacts like the engraving in Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch. With an introduction by renowned photographer Stephen Alvarez, the collection highlights remarkable moments and natural wonders from around the world, inviting readers to explore the beauty and rarity of our planet's hidden treasures.

Preschoolers are full of "Where?" questions, and this next book in the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book series is full of fascinating and often surprising answers for them. This charming reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like, "Where does the sky end?" "Where is the highest mountain?" and, "Where was ice cream invented?" Containing several kid-friendly maps designed to expand the learning experience, this book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.

Blast off in to space with the experts at National Geographic to discover everything we know about the universe, including exciting, recent discoveries and amazing brand-new NASA space photography.

Gear up to learn all about Africa's unique wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, hippos, gorillas, rhinos, and so many more!

Wildlife veterinarian and super-fashionista Dr. Gabby Wild takes young readers on a journey around the world to discover amazing animals and how to care for them.

Get ready for a trip around the world with the fifth edition of National Geographic Kids Beginner's World Atlas, the premier atlas for young explorers looking to learn more about the wondrous planet we inhabit.

The perfect gift to entertain kids all year round! Be amazed and astounded with a new fact every single day of the year.

The US kid-favorite series Weird But True! is busting out with a BIG, BOLD extravaganza of the wackiest, wildest, and downright weirdest wonders on planet Earth.

Featuring stunning visuals, this collection showcases the most remarkable photographs from the first 21 years of the 21st century, highlighting the extraordinary work of National Geographic. Each image captures significant moments in nature, culture, and human experience, reflecting the beauty and complexity of our world. This volume serves as a testament to the power of photography in storytelling and offers readers an inspiring journey through time and space, celebrating both the artistry and the impact of these iconic images.

Discover a wild (and often off-the-beaten path) Europe in this comprehensive guide to 460 pristine parks and wild spaces.

Find out about the life of Harriet Tubman and how her brave actions working to conduct the Underground Railroad helped the Union Army in the Civil War lead more than 700 slaves to freedom.

The latest installment of the New York Times best-selling almanac features brand-new amazing animal stories, explorer profiles, and outrageous attractions that kids know and love, plus more of the incredible inventions, awesome games, and fresh challenges for curious kids who want to learn all about the world and everything that's in it! Kids can have fun keeping up with our rapidly changing planet with the world's best-selling almanac for kids, packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. There's a whole chapter full of fun and games, including activities, jokes, and comics. Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book.

Discover some legendary long-distance odysseys, courtesy of National Geographic. Each page briefly (very briefly) covers the attractions of a trip, with highlights and historical attractions mentioned in passing. Though not enough information is provided to help you plan your trip (no tourism, hotel or restaurant information is provided), the glorious full-page illustrations throughout will help you discover historic tours, food and wine destinations, and landscapes to add to your bucket list, and research on your own. -- perusal of book

Jam-packed with surprising information about plastic's effect on the environment, plus loads of practical ways kids can cut down on their plastic footprint, this is the kids guide to being part of the pollution solution!

In this all-new ninth edition of National Geographic's enduring and informative guide, you'll find expert travel advice, candid tips for hiking and wildlife spotting, and detailed maps to help navigate your way through America's great outdoors.

Captivating critters, eye-grabbing pictures, weird and freaky facts-what better way for kids to learn geography!

Some have enormous teeth, others the deadly skill to catch their prey without making a sound! National Geographic Kidsbrings readers some of their favorite deadly and carnivorous animals in one convenient package with National Geographic Readers: Predators Collection. Howling wolves, chomping sharks, sneaky spiders, and toothy tigers all have the need to feed, and have developed amazing ways to catch their prey. Fascinating animal information is accompanied by wonderful photographs to ensure that kids' natural curiosity is both satisfied AND inspired.

You're ready to get a dog, but which furry friend is the best fit for you? From the experts who brought you How to Speak Dog, learn all about more than 400 different dog breeds so you can find your paw-fect friend!

Weird But True! is going prehistoric! This new addition to the wildly popular, mind-blowing, fact-packed series is taking on the jaws and claws that ruled the Mesozoic world.Calling all dino dynamos! Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all things dinosaur. Did you know that the T. rex had vision 13 times better than the average human's? Or that people collect fossilized dino poop? And get this: There's a dinosaur named after Hogwarts--Harry Potter's wizarding school! Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You'll encounter the places they lived, the bizarre art they inspired, and the amazing paleontologists who discovered them.

Treasure hunters and fans of gems, jewels, and rocks will love this jam-packed sticker activity book, complete with activities, colouring, mazes, and more- plus 1,000 stickers!

Kids will have double the fun with 2,000 stickers and cool content about cats and dogs. This bind-up of Cats and Dogs combines two super-cute, fun-filled sticker books in one! It's chock-full of information about kids' favorite furry friends: kittens, puppies, different breeds of cats and dogs, behaviors, pet care, and much more! With a colorful design and loaded with tons of games and activities--such as mazes, matching, drawing, and counting--kids are sure to love these pages of 2,000 stickers!

Dive into amazing true tales about baby sharks, surprising shark friendships, daring shark rescues, swimming with sharks, and more about these fierce and fascinating fish. These 12 fin-tastic true tales about sharks are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for bedtime, story time, or any time. Kids come face-to-face with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more as each 5-minute story takes them into the wild world of these incredible creatures. Join National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry as he meets sharks with surprising personalities, and learn all about the king of the sea—the great white shark! Illustrated with colorful photographs of one of the planet’s top predators, these awe-inspiring true stories are perfect for any time you’re ready for a jaw-some reading adventure. Shark-crazy kids and other animal lovers will want to dip into this collection of true stories again and again! For more true animal stories from National Geographic Kids, check out: 5-Minute Baby Animal Stories, A Friend for Lakota, National Geographic Kids, 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals And don’t miss: • The Ultimate Book of Sharks • National Geographic Kids Can’t Get Enough Shark Stuff • National Geographic Kids Chapters: Diving With Sharks!

This 2023 children's annual is loaded with all-new jaw-dropping, eye-popping, brain-bending facts and bright, bold photography!

Through famed National Geographic photographer Steve Winter's legendary, award-winning lens, readers will get up close and personal with the 'big four'-lions, tigers, jaguars, and leopards-presented against their stunning natural landscapes, and go beyond to explore other show-stopping wild cats like snow leopards, cheetahs.

A comprehensive travel guide to recreation areas, trails, historic sites, nature hikes, seashores, camping, and campgrounds is for everyone who loves outdoor recreation.

Kids who want to know everything about everything need the National Geographic Kids Almanac. This latest edition is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book. A must- have book for curious kids!

Covering a diverse array of subjects, this book offers up-to-date information on animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science. It's designed to educate readers on various topics, making it a valuable resource for those seeking knowledge across multiple disciplines.

Discover the most outrageous aspects of the deep blue-from record-breaking depths to towering tsunamis, underwater giants to the tiny sea creatures, and the ocean challenges we face to what you can do to help save it.

The perfect Christmas stocking filler gift for kids This bulging compendium is loaded with all-new jaw-dropping, eye-popping, brain-bending facts and bright, bold photography!

Fact-packed topic books for primary school children Amazing armies, powerful emperors, colossal buildings! It's time to learn everything about the Romans in Britain.

Meet the world's most adorable animals in this aww-inducing little book in a brand-new series from National Geographic Kids.

Lift the drawbridge and prepare the defences! Kids will love this sticker activity book complete with medieval colouring activities, matching, counting, mazes, 1,000 stickers and more.

At last, all those weird but true facts that readers of National Geographic Kids love so much are collected into a fun-filled book that you'll come back to again and again!

Get expert insights from National Geographic explorer and volcanologist Arianna Soldati in this lava-hot book, exploding with the latest, most up-to- date geological intel straight from the field.

This lively introduction to the fascinating world of science explores the different kinds of science, what scientists do, and the amazing things that scientists study: animals and plants; oceans and space; earthquakes and volcanoes; sound and light; inventions and more!

Start exploring with the latest Ultimate Explorer guide to spotting, discovering, and identifying bats, badgers, chipmunks, and hundreds of other mammals in and around your own backyard.

National Geographic presents the 43 individuals who have led the U.S., plus America's newest commander-in-chief, in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference.

Learn all about the exciting acrobatic sport of gymnastics in this new Level 2 Reader from National Geographic Kids.

Grab your pencil and play more than 100 awesome games in this jam-packed companion book to the new Zeus the Mighty book series from National Geographic Kids.

This may be the cutest Little Kids First Big Book ever! From panda cubs and prairie dog pups to beluga calves and fuzzy flamingo chicks, this book is packed with fascinating information about adorable and aww-some baby animals.

In these inspirational, exhilarating, and poignant accounts of exploration, 25 female National Geographic explorers reveal their greatest successes, most epic failures, and astonishing adventures.

Did you know that a grizzly bear's bite is strong enough to crush a bowling ball? Or that a breed of dog yodels instead of barking? How about that wombat poop is cube-shaped?

This glorious book of photography, now in a giftable package, celebrates America’s unique natural and cultural treasures with more than 250 National Geographic images from all 50 states, plus commentary from a vaunted group of luminaries who call this country home.

Spark your child’s love of reading and help them build key skills with this five-book collection of Level 1 readers featuring kid-favorite animals! Hop along as a tadpole transforms into a frog. Play in the ocean waves with a family of sea otters. Climb trees with koalas, snuggle up for a nap with a red panda, and join snack time with a hedgehog. Kids will love exploring the worlds of these beloved animals in these engaging books written especially for new readers. Packed with fun facts, dazzling photography, and a hands-on activity to reinforce the content of the book, each of the five titles in this bind-up will help beginning readers develop ease and confidence in their reading as they discover where these animals live, what they eat, and the fascinating traits that make them unique!

Presents facts, brief stories, photos, and illustrations showing that fact can be as weird as fiction.

Engaging young readers, this interactive guide transforms them into paleontologists exploring a vibrant dinosaur museum. It offers a room-by-room tour filled with hands-on activities, such as examining fossils and using a microscope. Unique features include a pop-up fossil map, a dinosaur timeline, and a sliding size comparison chart. This immersive experience not only educates about prehistoric creatures but also invites children to conduct their own investigations, making learning about dinosaurs an exciting adventure.

Featuring a rich collection of historical photographs, this archival treasure is perfect for enthusiasts of history and photography alike. It offers a captivating glimpse into the past, appealing to those who appreciate the storytelling power of images, reminiscent of the iconic style of National Geographic magazine.

Featuring over 350 stunning photographs, illustrations, and graphics, this visual journey offers a breathtaking exploration of our galaxy. It presents the universe in an unprecedented way, allowing readers to experience its beauty and complexity through captivating imagery.

Featuring 100 new excursions, this updated guidebook showcases premier adventures throughout the U.S. National Park System. It offers a wealth of ideas for exploring diverse landscapes and unique experiences, making it an essential resource for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Award-winning author Sue Macy offers a fresh and timely account of women in sports in the 1920s, and how their determination, talent, and defiance in the face of criticism promoted women's rights, redefined femininity, and changed the course of history.

Where do diamonds come from? What makes gems sparkle? How did Mount Everest and the Grand Canyon form? Find answers to these questions and many more in this rockin' reference book.

A fun and entertaining book for the whole family this Christmas Go on a journey of discovery to 100 of the world's most amazing places with this must- have, fun-filled gift book from the team that created the Weird but true! annual.

Amsterdam offers an exciting cultural scene that you can tour with this comprehensive guide's 13 walking and driving tours.

The fifth book in this successful series delivers 300 new laugh-out-loud knock knocks, question-and-answer jokes, tongue twisters, and more!

Packed with the silly jokes that kids love, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes, and more, Just Joking will be presented in National Geographic Kids' colourful, photo-driven style.

In one corner, swinging in ever so slowly, is the most relaxed guy himself: Sloth! And making a splash in the other corner is Shark, ready to sink her teeth into this competition! Get ready to rumble in this latest instalment of the funny face-off series!

The fun-filled gift book that kids and the whole family will enjoy. Quiz your family and friends with this ultimate Big Quiz Book from National Geographic Kids, bursting with questions that will keep everyone guessing and give you hours of fun.

In Rome, to walk in places rich in history, savor the majestic atmosphere of St. Peter, and mingle with the crowd, a good guide is needed.

Discover the best of Washington, D.C. with this handy guide, through 13 itineraries with step-by-step maps to help you explore its neighborhoods.

Explore our big, beautiful globe with this world atlas for kids ages 6-10, complete with maps, stats, and fun facts from the experts at National Geographic! Learn all about the people, places, trends, and developments of our world in the 6th edition of this acclaimed world atlas for kids. The latest, greatest geographic and political information makes this a valuable resource for using in kids geography classes or reading at home. This new edition features: • Fascinating insights on all 7 continents and the oceans • Plenty of detailed maps, including a new map on global migration • New graphics that present fun facts in an easy-to-read format • Colorful photography that showcases the beauty and diversity of our world This world atlas is the perfect reference for kids to learn about lands close to home or oceans away. Complete your atlas collection with the National Geographic Kids United States Atlas, 6th edition! And for younger readers, don’t miss the National Geographic Kids Beginner’s World Atlas, 4th edition, and the National Geographic Kids Beginner’s United States Atlas, 3rd edition.

Through stunning images and lyrical text, this beautiful collection celebrates the ocean and the amazing animal and plant life found in its waters, the role the ocean plays on Earth, and the importance of conservation.

PSSST. Want to know a secret? How about a few hundred of them? Here's a collection of the world's most classified cases, top-secret truths, and cryptic curiosities you could ever hope to get your fingerprints on!

"This collection offers more than 1,000 escapades to experience across the United States"-- Provided by publisher

That wrinkly little face. Those sweet puppy dog eyes. That squishy, pudgy, fuzzy body...let's face it: Puppies are SO CUTE! And, well, so is this book!

Bounce, climb, leap, and slide with lemurs in this adorable introduction to these curious and energetic creatures!

This affordable, illuminating softcover atlas features essential maps of the world and its regions, vivid graphics illustrating timely issues of the day, and flags and facts on all 195 countries around the globe.

Zeus the hamster and his team of Olympians journey deep into the Underworld in the fourth title of this fun-filled, Greek-mythology-based series.

The perfect boredom buster for kids who love dinos Stomp your way through fun activities and things to colour with this fact-packed National Geographic Kids book of puzzles.

This collection unveils the wonders of our world, celebrating nature's beauty and humanity's achievements. Each image reveals a facet of Earth's magnificence, while the entire collection transcends imagination. As viewers turn the pages, they are captivated by the richness of life, with awe-inspiring photographs selected by seasoned National Geographic photo editors. Drawn from the beloved "Visions of Earth" feature, the storied Image Collection, and renowned photographers—many of whom are published for the first time—this book presents a gallery of stunning landscapes, fascinating people, and remarkable animals. From puffins in Norway to speckled emperor moths in South Africa, each photograph captures extraordinary moments: an elephant enjoying a morning dip in India's Andaman Sea, monks in Bhutan rushing to dinner, and a girl in red standing out in an Indonesian mosque. The vibrant celebrations of Spanish youth in Catalonia and a Sikh festival in India further showcase cultural richness. This visual journey offers a welcome escape from the distressing news of our times, delighting the senses and renewing optimism. It highlights the marvels of our planet and the privilege of calling it home, reminding us of the beauty that exists amidst life's challenges.

National Geographic The Photographs is a captivating, full-color presentation of "National Geographic" magazine's best and most memorable photographs of the last 25 years, the facts behind them, and the stories of the men and women who took them.Page after page of this beautiful, large-format book presents stunning images that capture the major themes of the National Geographic Society: wildlife on land and underwater, cultures in the United States and around the world, and science -- from astronomy and archaeology to the human senses. Accompanying the images are the photographers' accounts of the techniques they used and their adventures in the field -- sometimes humorous, sometimes terrifying, and always vividly compelling. National Geographic The Photographs also includes an introductory chapter that chronicles the evolution of the photographic principles that have kept National Geographic at the forefront of the field and presents the visionaries who believed that photography had the power to tell important truths.ContentsForewordThen and nowFaraway placesIn the wildUnderwaterThe SciencesIn the U.S.A.Index

From the creators of the enormously successful National Geographic Visual History of the World, this insightful new resource is a veritable Who’s Who of the Bible and a vivid introduction to Judeo-Christian belief and identity. The National Geographic Essential Visual History of the Bible encapsulates a wealth of knowledge in an appealing, pocket-size format. Encompassing both the Old and New Testaments in more than 200 sections of self-contained, interactive spreads, it offers a wide array of text elements and vivid imageryק,000 illustrations in all. Organized into six major sections, the book covers Old Testament eras from the patriarchs to the Babylonian captivity, and New Testament history from the 12 apostles to the epistles of Paul. The book’s reference value is enhanced by fact-filled sidebars and timelines; numbered picture references that match each image with its historical context; and cross references to related topics at the bottom of every page. The Bible and religion have proved to be popular topics, and this latest offering—complemented by National Geographic’s successful "Mysteries of the Bible" TV series—is an essential resource for families, students, and scholars. Irresistibly priced at just $15.95 for a 500-plus-page hardcover with 1,000 illustrations, this handy little treasure will find a broad and appreciative market.

For over a century, National Geographic's writers and photographers have explored the most extraordinary corners of our planet, captivating readers and armchair travelers alike. This book invites you to delve into the rich diversity of the National Geographic archive, showcasing a journey through time and across the Earth. It features playful and surprising pairings of photographs—one from the past and one from the present—offering a dazzling perspective on how the world has changed. Witness New York's Flatiron Building, a modern marvel from 1917, juxtaposed with its 1989 image, now surrounded by towering skyscrapers yet retaining its unique charm. Discover Australian Aborigines in traditional ceremonial attire alongside their modern counterparts in contemporary clothing. Each striking image is accompanied by an essay from a knowledgeable writer, capturing the essence of the region with engaging eloquence. This panoramic and perceptive collection is a stunning celebration of our ever-evolving, endlessly fascinating world, showcasing the remarkable transformations that have occurred over time.

Celebrating two decades of National Geographic's renowned photo camp program, this coffee table book features stunning photography that captures the essence of the initiative. It highlights the transformative experiences of young photographers who have honed their skills and shared their unique perspectives through captivating images. The book serves as a visual tribute to creativity, exploration, and the power of storytelling through photography.