By the end of this century, the planet will heat up between 1.4A?degreeA" and 5.8A?degreeA" Celsius, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Six degrees may not sound like much, b
Wild at Heart crisscrosses southern Africa to examine a world in transition, a world seeking to achieve a balance between the demands of progress and the desire to conserve a natural legacy unique on
In this new view of the planets, images from NASA and other space agencies reveal how volcanoes, wind, asteroids, and flowing fluids have shaped the entire solar system - and tell us about the histor
No nation on Earth is as newsworthy as 21st-century China?and no book could be timelier than Dragon Rising, as world attention focuses on China's all-out effort to present itself as a modern world pow
Travel backward through time from today's scattered billions to the handful of early humans who lived in Africa 60,000 years ago and are ancestors to us all. In Deep Ancestry, scientist and National G
Illustrated with dozens of rare and dramatic aeronautical posters culled from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's world-class collection, this unique history of flight takes wing and swee
This commemorative book - bittersweet, breathtaking, sometimes heart-wrenching - guides readers gently over tree-lined slopes to share the ceremonies observed throughout the year, from the traditiona
In 1869, John Wesley Powell led a small party down the Green and Colorado Rivers in a bold attempt to explore the Grand Canyon for the first time. After their monumental expedition, they told of ragin
Humankind just can’t resist a celebration?whoever we are and wherever on Earth we may be, somebody’s got a reason to cheer: a new spouse, a new house, a new year, or a new baby. Sometimes the occasion
For animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and the vast readership for gripping true-life stories, this African saga is a must-read adventure. It chronicles the unique Harnas Wildlife Foundation in Namibi
In the first book to identify demographically proven "happiness hotspots" worldwide, researcher and explorer Dan Buettner documents the happiest people on earth and reveals how we can create our own h
Following in the paw prints of the successful first DogTown book, companion to the hit show on the National Geographic Channel, Dog Tips from Dogtown is the pet owner's practical guide to building a h
History comes alive in this engaging and lavishly illustrated chronicle, which spans world events and people from ancient times to the 21st century. The voices of the great and humble speak to us thro
What began as an ode to the American farmer has evolved into an anthem to an iconic American way of life. Inspiring and moving, the book follows the themes of the heartwarming essay by legendary radio
All the fabled sights of the City of Lights are here, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, with detailed information on how best to visit (purchase a museum pass, for instance, for the best price into
In time for the National Park's 100th birthday, this flagship, best-selling guide is fully revamped and updated with all new text, photographs, and design. National Geographic writers hit all 59 natio
Travel to Japan and discover Tokyo's best sushi and saké spots, stroll Kyoto's gardens, and climb sacred Mount Fuji—with National Geographic as your trusted guide. The latest edition of t
Packed with inspiring words of wisdom and stunning National Geographic photographs, this elegant keepsake reminds us of the world's countless wonders while encouraging us to reflect on the blessings i
This beautifully illustrated guidebook by Alaska and Northwest expert Bob Devine covers ports of call large and small all along the Inside Passage and Alaska's ragged southern coastlines, including Se
Written by the leading researchers in the field, this information-rich guide to improving your mood explains how gut health drives psychological well-being, and how depression and anxiety can be relie
