National Geographic Society (U.S.)

A detailed account of the Revolutionary War. Excerpts from contemporary writings help to bring the people who were involved in the struggle to life. Also included are reproductions of sketches and paintings their artists drew and beautiful color photographs of their homes.

Explore the role the bicycle played in the women's liberation movement.

A survey of the earth's rocks and minerals explores some of the ways they have been transformed into usable materials from talcum powder to silver jewelry, in a reference complemented by a bonus activity suggestion.

Shows the Indians as they were--their beliefs, their customs, their appearance--and provides an understanding of what they are today. Lavishly illustrated with both colored and black and white photographs.

Examines several animals and their great migrations, ranging in size from the army ant to the sperm whale.

Combines the history of botanical exploration with more than 200 rare botanical illustrations, many never published in modern times.

In this companion to the miniseries, animal journeys are illustrated with images by National Geographic-caliber photographers and with iconic stills from the film. Informational sidebars throughout the book highlight new technology, preeminent scientists and photographers in the field, and the backstories behind the documentary.

From the publisher. In addition to countless millions of conventional film cameras, digital cameras will be found in one out of every two American households this year. This authoritative guide provides a handy, all-in-one reference for photographers using either medium (or both), combining the practical know-how of more than 50 outstanding professional photographers with National Geographic's world-renowned tradition of excellence and expertise....

In these 24 highly enjoyable lectures, National Geographic takes you into the multifaceted world of birding, focusing on the astonishing range of bird species in North America. With its wide spectrum of wildlife habitats, North America is an endless region of interest for birders from around the world. Within the course, you'll make an in-depth study of bird identification, covering bird size, shape, and color, flight patterns, geographic range, habitats,...