Chronicles the historic events that have changed the world, ranging from the earliest form of life on Earth to the birth of many of today's modern technologies such as e-mail.
This lavishly illustrated account of the ill-fated 1924 attempt by George Mallory and Andrew Irvine to be the first to the summit of Mt. Everest includes never-before-published archival photos plus...
The National Geographic Readers series has expanded beyond elementary school levels to reach children at the very beginning of their lifelong relationship with reading.
Hang On, Monkey! uses simple vocabulary and fun pictures to capture the interest and help develop the skills of beginning readers. The crazy antics, humor, and fun information make this new reading experience a treat.
The print student edition delivers sound, consistently structured explanations and exercises of mathematical concepts with laser-focus on preparing students for calculus.
The inside back cover of the paperback edition is an interactive feature based upon the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity.
This definitive guide to the digital revolution quickly takes images out of the darkroom and onto the desktop. For more than 100 years the name National Geographic has been synonymous with excellence in photography.
Burian and Caputo share the secrets to making great photographs in this engaging and informative guide. * Making photographs of people, landscapes, and wildlife * How-to tips from ten of...
Continuing to bring the wonders of the world to the modern-day traveler, the National Geographic Society introduces new comprehensive global guidebooks.
The most powerful hurricane in United States history assaulted the Florida Keys in 1935, one of the darkest years of the Great Depression. With winds surpassing 200 miles an hour...
For the Southern States, "nature adventures in parks, preserves, forests, wildlife refuges, wilderness areas"--Cover.
Conveniently arranged by state, this fascinating guide offers stories of pastowners, furnishings, renovations, room descriptions, and excursions to scoresof other notable houses nearby.170 full-color photos.
Look at the usefulness of math in exploring new environments
The Level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for fluent readers.
Children will learn about the different temperature zones of a mountain and find what plants and animals live in each.
This book looks at how volcanoes form and why they erupt.
A simple look at the Rocky Mountains, a chain of mountains that starts in Canada and ends in Texas.
Who can resist dolphins? They're so smart, and they have that mysterious smile. But they're wild animals -- possibly friendly, potentially dangerous. And only a very few people get a...
Describes the Underground Railroad through stories written by fictional former slaves.
Exploration and discovery abound in this guidebook that takes readers to 75 enticing off-the-beaten-path destinations throughout the US. Ideal for the independent traveler who wants a truly memorable vacation experience....