Cet auteur est un leader reconnu dans le domaine des documentaires pour enfants, avec des œuvres publiées en 28 langues, touchant environ 85 millions d'enfants chaque année. Ils fournissent des textes informatifs de haute qualité qui soutiennent l'éducation de la maternelle à la 12e année dans les domaines des arts du langage anglais, des études sociales et des sciences. Leur écriture est conforme aux Common Core State Standards, offrant des ressources adaptées aux salles de classe du primaire, du collège et du lycée.
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Includes physical and political maps of all the continents of the world and their constituent parts, as well as maps of the oceans, the stars and the solar system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, International Edition. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
National Geographic Photographs of Beauty, Majesty, and Wonder
512pages
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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 Les Photographies est une présentation captivante et en couleur des meilleures et des plus mémorables photographies du magazine "National Geographic" des 25 dernières années, des faits qui les entourent et des histoires des hommes et des femmes qui les ont prises. Page après page, ce beau livre au format large présente des images saisissantes qui capturent les grands thèmes de la National Geographic Society : la faune terrestre et sous-marine, les cultures aux États-Unis et dans le monde, et la science - de l'astronomie et de l'archéologie aux sens humains. Les images sont accompagnées des récits des photographes sur les techniques qu'ils ont utilisées et leurs aventures sur le terrain - parfois humoristiques, parfois terrifiantes, et toujours vivement captivantes. National Geographic Les Photographies comprend également un chapitre introductif qui retrace l'évolution des principes photographiques qui ont maintenu National Geographic à l'avant-garde du domaine et présente les visionnaires qui croyaient que la photographie avait le pouvoir de raconter des vérités importantes.
Fully Revised & Updated with Two New Parks - Fourth Edition
464pages
17 heures de lecture
It's impressive how much National Geographic can squeeze into a small book. Each entry tells how big the park is, describes its flavor, indicates when it's best to go and how to get there, and includes an elegantly useful map. A detailed tour of the sights includes glorious pictures (450 total), highlighting the best of each park. But practicalities are not neglected: entries include headquarters' addresses and phones, entrance fees, facilities for the disabled, accommodations, pet regulations, and what there is to do. And so it goes for each of the 54 parks--it's a gem of a guide.
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.
This book goes to extremes to introduce kids to the best of the best in the world of over-achieving, amazing, record-setting pets! Pets are more than just our animal besties. They're totally extreme! From the largest to the smallest, the biggest braniacs to the most awesome athletes, discover the amazing talents of all kinds of animals, including dogs, cats, bunnies, horses, reptiles, fish, even insects, and more. Some were just born this way. Others have worked hard to develop their skills. Plus, you'll dive into the details behind the records, see how different pets match up, and encounter some of the world's wackiest pet places. With eye-popping design, unforgettable photographs, and amazing stats, this book is sure to become the leader of the pack on every kid's bookshelf!
?Que es ese zumbido? !Es una abeja! Con imagenes hermosas, divertidas y
autenticas, y un texto comprensible, los ninos aprenderan sobre estos
increibles insectos con este libro de nivel 2.
The essential annual for the 21st century, this high-energy almanac is packed with facts, photos, infographics, time lines, and maps--the perfect stocking stuffer and book to browse all year long. A guide to the world like no other, this vivid and comprehensive book offers the best of National Geographic and science, nature, history, world cultures, geography, and the environment, illustrated with amazing photography, fascinating infographics, and maps created by expert cartographers. Highlights this year include the James Webb telescope, launching in 2021; a brand-new wildflower guide; a guided tour of the moons of our solar system; a beautiful infographic on jellyfish; and a feature on lithium, central to the work of recent Nobel prize-winning chemistry. Divided into lively chapters including Exploration & Adventure, Life on Earth, and The Science of Us, this year's almanac features top photos from National Geographic's celebrated Instagram account and geniuses past and present including Jane Goodall, Amelia Earhart, and acclaimed conservationist Kris Tompkins, dedicated to preserving much of Patagonia. With new discoveries on every page, this cutting-edge book--called a "category buster" by Booklist--brings you, as Publishers Weekly puts it, "all the things that National Geographic does best."
A collection of nearly three hundred photographs from National Geographic, representing the work of more than one hundred fifty acclaimed photographers, captures portrait images of people from around the world.
A Complete Encyclopedia of the U.S. Presidency, 2024 Edition
224pages
8 heures de lecture
Featuring a wealth of photographs and up-to-date information, this comprehensive reference book provides essential insights into the 2024 presidential election, including the newly elected president. Its revised and updated content ensures that readers have access to the latest facts and figures, making it an invaluable resource for understanding contemporary political dynamics.
The new sixth edition of National Geographic's award-winning atlas is more
fascinating and fact-filled than ever! It's the definitive atlas for students
to explore and use in the classroom and at home.
Featuring over 75 detailed maps and more than 350 vibrant images, this book showcases the grandeur and diversity of America. Each state is represented with easy-to-read maps, accompanied by concise essays that provide essential facts such as population, capital, statehood date, and symbols like the flag, bird, and flower. Unique highlights specific to each state further enrich the exploration, making it an informative and visually captivating resource.
Current, authoritative, and produced by the expert cartographers at National Geographic, this best-selling United States atlas is newly updated with all the latest info--sure to be welcome in libraries, classrooms, and homes. Kids will have fun learning about each and every U.S. state in this amazing 6th edition atlas, packed with maps, stats, facts, and pictures. National Geographic's world-renowned cartographers have paired up with education experts to create maps of all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Washington, D.C., that pinpoint the physical features, capitals, and other towns and cities. Discover the latest data along with colorful photography of each state and the people who live there. Key points reflect the latest information about land and water, people, and places. Lively essays cover each region of the country. Eight specially themed maps on nature, population, economy, energy, climate, and more delve deeper into key issues. State birds and state flags add to the high visual interest. This is a great reference for home and school with all the basics kids need to know to succeed in middle school, high school, and beyond.
With state-of-the-art, digitally modelled images, fantastic photos of fossils,
and up-to-date scientific interpretations, Bizarre Dinosaurs introduces dino-
lovers to a group of very strange creatures indeed.
Weird and awesome facts to fascinate curious kids this Christmas This bulging
compendium is loaded with all-new jaw-dropping, eye-popping, brain-bending
facts and bright, bold photography! This year it's even bigger with four brand
new fact-packed chapters.
Our New York Times best-selling Almanac is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, National Geographic exclusives, games, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, and more. This new edition features: EXCLUSIVE National Geographic Explorer interviews and features EXCLUSIVE Interactive Almanac Challenge 2024, plus the results of the Almanac Challenge 2023 BONUS SECTION of sidesplitting jokes and riddles NEW fun-tastic things to see and do in 2024 NEW cutest animal superlatives and animal rescue stories NEW science and dinosaur discoveries NEW fun games, quizzes, and activities NEW weird and wacky places around the world NEW experiments to do, places to explore, and ways to change the world UPDATED reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country Whether you're looking for homework help, want to learn more about another country, or just need a cute animal fix, the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2024 has you covered!
For more than 100 years, National Geographic has set the standard for nature, culture, and wildlife photography. In Through the Lens, 250 spectacular images--some famous, others rarely seen--are gathered in one lavish volume.Through the Lens is divided into geographical regions with a special section devoted to space exploration. Each geographical section features an outstanding array of photographs that exemplifies the area's unique people, wildlife, archaeology, culture, architecture, and environment, accompanied by brief but informative captions. From Barry Bishop's heroic Mount Everest climb in the 1950s to the glorious wildlife of Asia and Africa, from ancient Maya culture to the Afghan woman found 17 years after her piercing green eyes captivated the world, these are some of the finest and most important photographs ever taken.Featuring master photographers from the late 1800s to today, including Frans Lanting, David Doubilet, David Alan Harvey, Jodi Cobb, William Albert Allard, Nick Nichols, and Annie Griffiths Belt, Through the Lens is an extraordinary photographic celebration of some of the greatest the world has to offer.
Pack your suitcase, load up the car, and hit the open road! In the tradition of National Geographic Traveler's award-winning features, this lavishly illustrated travel planner showcases 400 amazing driving routes across the globe. It provides detailed descriptions of sights along each drive, clear maps, optimal travel times, and insider tips to enhance your journey. Abundant sidebars highlight standout attractions and cultural insights, making it both a practical guide and a stunning gift book. With over 200 dazzling photos and evocative text, it captivates armchair travelers and adventurers alike. Sample routes include the ancient ruins near Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, the scenic coastal drive from Dublin to Wexford, an off-road dune adventure in Dubai, and the breathtaking views along Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail. The book features thematic chapters like Ultimate Road Trips, Over Hill and Mountains, By Sea and Shore, The Road Less Traveled, and Historic Trails. It also includes fun Top Ten lists, such as skyscraping drives and Mediterranean island roads. Whether you embark on these storied routes or explore them through the pages, countless wonders await your discovery.
Fully indexed for ease of accessibility, this comprehensive, up-to-date family reference atlas encompasses more than 450 full-color political, physical, and thematic maps, as well as photographs and illustrations, that provide a wealth of information on the nations of the world, climate and weather.
Richly illustrated and engaging, this comprehensive volume distills thousands of years of significant ideas and achievements across various fields, including science, technology, philosophy, art, religion, and economics. It not only presents essential facts but also explains their interconnections and importance, making it an indispensable resource for homes, libraries, and offices. The Knowledge Book serves as a captivating guide to understanding the breadth of human knowledge in an accessible format.
This beautiful and evocative sequel to National Geographic's bestselling
travel book, Journeys of a Lifetime, is illustrated with hundreds of dazzling
full-color images and highlights 500 trips to the world's most inviting and
inspirational - but quietly secret--locales
Calling "Paw Patrol" fans and all dog lovers! Follow the real-life adventures of dogs with jobs as they help their communities and save the day. In this endearing read-aloud picture book, readers meet farm dog Cadi and follow her as she spends an exciting day at work. Gorgeous photography brings to life the true stories of Cadi's role as a hardworking farm dog in Virginia. Simple, lyrical text lets readers journey along as Cadi herds cows, watches over her animal friends, and protects the farm. Young readers will fall for this witty and daring tale of heroism, along with aww-worthy photographs. Good dog, Cadi!
The last decade has seen an explosion of innovative and sophisticated digital mapping technologies—and National Geographic has been at the forefront of developing these powerful new tools to create the finest, most functional and informative atlases available anywhere. This compact, easy-to-use format is the first product built on our newly developed, cutting-edge cartographic database. It offers the convenience of smaller scale without sacrificing clarity or detail; instead, identically-scaled maps on a given continent enable readers to compare physical, political, and regional information simply and accurately. After a fascinating explanation of the latest technology, the atlas examines our world as a whole, presenting 25 global themes, from tectonics, the biosphere, and energy sources to population, health, literacy, and more, along with such timely topics as environmental stress and flash points for conflict and terror. Next it explores each continent with special spreads assessing the global economic impact of each. The oceans and the polar regions follow providing complete, consistent coverage. Finally, comprehensive appendices present world political information, statistics, and geographic comparisons organized for quick and easy reference. In addition, access to a companion web site will provide continuing and complimentary information making this Atlas truly state-of-the-art and up-to-the-minute.
America's best scenery is on display in this handy travel guide, which takes readers on more than 200 planned drives throughout the 50 states and describes the sights along the way.
For avid outdoor fans, Canada's 47 national parks are beautifully showcased in
this new edition of the official guidebook, updated for the country's 150th
birthday
You'll howl with laughter at the latest Just Joking, all about the most
beloved pets around-dogs! Jam-packed with hilarious jokes, pup-tastic puns,
tongue twisters, pooch portraits, funny photography, plus 10 profiles of real-
life dog celebrities.
The wildly popular Weird But True! line is all dressed up for Halloween with
300 all-new spooky facts about candy, costumes, pumpkin carving, and more!
Discover your next great adventure in this beautifully illustrated guide to
the world's best travel destinations. From the ultimate hiking trails to the
most scenic train rides, the most stunning coral reefs to the most epic
mountain retreats, you'll find 1,000 exceptional destinations to add to your
travel bucket list!
Packed with even more of the silly jokes that kids love, including knock-
knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes, and
more, Just Joking 2 will be presented in the colourful, photo-driven style,
only National Geographic Kids can do.
Even MORE pet puns, witty captions, internet memes, and laugh-out-loud, real-world anecdotes make this collection of hilarious animal pictures and stories the perfect package for jokesters and animal lovers alike. This silly snack-size book is back to bring you more strange facts, comical tales, trippy tongue twisters, and adorable photos, featuring all kinds of our furry, scaly, feathery, and slimy friends. Get the scoop on famous critter comedians; delight in the hijinks of a runaway "unicorn;" discover a social media maven who also happens to be a dog; or bust a gut laughing at bizarre animal behaviors from sneezing monkeys to ninja frogs.
National Geographic Kids shines a light on the history of news to reveal where
we started, how far we've come, and the serious impact that misinterpretation
and misinformation can have on the world in this timely and relevant title.
More than 120 color photographs depict this jewel of the Sierra Nevada. The beauty and the grandeur of Yosemite National Park beckon 4.1 million visitors each year. Some are rock climbers, come to challenge Yosemite's granite. Some, en route to the backcountry, come for solitude. But by far the greatest number come to experience the view from the valley. Author Kenneth Brower details the captivating variety of Yosemite's plants and animals. He chronicles how rivers of ice shaped the valley and relates the saga of the park through its first one hundred years. Despite concerns about crowds of visitors straining park resources, Brower remains optimistic. He writes, "The message of Yosemite is not how badly the park is run, but how well."
Highlighting diverse travel experiences across all 50 U.S. states, this illustrated guide features a mix of iconic landmarks and hidden gems. From national parks and Civil War battlefields to unique attractions like the world's longest yard sale and dinosaur trails, each entry offers detailed travel tips and intriguing facts. Additionally, it includes insights into Canadian provinces and territories, making it a comprehensive resource for wanderlust-driven adventurers seeking memorable vacations.
Fully updated and featuring 11 new countries, the second edition of this best-
selling travel guide highlights 5,000 ideas across 100 countries around the
world.Â