National Geographic

Moon - Softcover — $6.95
Overview Details Have you heard that the Moon is made of green cheese? Or that a full moon can turn you into a wolf? And how about that Man on the Moon? If you believe any of these old Moon myths, then you need to get your facts straight—straight from a Moonstruck cat and his firefly pal, that is. They have the real facts. The Jump into Science series offers engaging picture books on introductory science topics that will captivate 4- to 8-year olds. Each book includes a do-it-yourself experiment...

AC Adapter — $9.95
Overview AC adapter to accompany our National Geographic Solar- and Self-powered Shortwave Radio.

Dinosaurs — $29.95
Overview Details Everything young readers want to know about dinosaurs and their world is here in one magnificently illustrated family reference. Through dramatic graphics and age-appropriate text, this authoritative volume charts the discovery of 53 major types of dinosaurs and reveals the latest details about how these creatures most likely looked, behaved, defended themselves, found food, cared for their young, and interacted. Stunning illustrations, based on scientific evidence, depict various...

Brain — $40.00
Overview Details Author Info Did you know that listening to music tunes up your brain? Or that certain foods can help maintain mental fitness? Or that exercise can keep both body and mind in good shape? Delving into the science behind these strategies, Brain goes even deeper to reveal the brain's inner workings. Overseen by distinguished neuropsychiatrist Dr. Richard Restak, Brainis both a practical owner's manual and a complete guide to the brain's development and function. Its pages explore...

Thomas Jefferson - Hardcover — $17.95
Overview Details Learn about the long and vastly productive life of our third President—a brilliant, controversial man who made lasting contributions to science, education, architecture, philosophy, and government. Cheryl Harness uses carefully researched facts and richly detailed paintings to present an accurate, balanced portrait of Jefferson. A special map highlights the Lewis and Clark expedition that Jefferson commissioned. Provides great primary source material for school reports. Ages...

High Gloss Premium Photo Paper — $9.99
Overview Details National Geographic Premium Photo Paper is made with a special high-gloss polymer coating that captures the rich, vivid color of your images. Once dry, this coating actually protects and preserves your prints so that future generations can enjoy them as well. With paper good enough for the pros at National Geographic, imagine what it can do for your photo prints. For optimal, long-lasting, professional results, prints should be displayed under glass in a picture frame or protected...

Forces of Nature — $17.95
Overview Details Spectacular images, detailed diagrams, and fact-filled narrative combine to bring readers up close and personal with some of Earth's most dynamic forces. Through interviews with scientists in the field, author Catherine O'Neill Grace reveals how volcanoes, earthquakes, and tornados occur and what's being done to predict when they will strike so lives can be saved. Ages 8 to 1264 pages; 3 maps9 1/8'' x 10 7/8''Hardcover© 2004

Dirt - Hardcover — $16.95
Overview Details What is soil? Who lives in dirt? How does earth help things grow? The answers are within this fun and fact–filled picture book. Just follow the gardening star–nosed mole in the colorful outfits… and dig in!The Jump into Science series offers engaging picture books on introductory science topics that will captivate and engage 4- to 8-year olds. Each book includes a do-it-yourself experiment with easy-to-follow, illustrated steps and combines important scientific information with...

1776 — $17.95
Overview Details Author Info Be transported to Williamsburg in the days of the Revolution! See the city at war through the eyes of its residents for an exciting new perspective on the historic year of 1776. The latest in the popular "New Look" line of history titles, it goes beyond the story of the founding fathers to give a close-up look at how the war for independence played out for ordinary citizens like women, blacksmiths, and slaves. Scenes from around the city include a milliner forced...

In God's Name — $28.00
Overview Details Press Quotes Photo Gallery Who is God? What is death? How do you explain fanaticism and violence waged in the name of God? Candid responses and profound comments by the world's great spiritual leaders are accompanied by magnificent, never-before-published images of these wise men and women, as well as ordinary people engaged in religious practices around the world. Their voices span geographical and theological distances and come together to create a spiritually satisfying and...

Reza War and Peace — $75.00
Overview Details Author Info Press Quotes Photo Gallery With the Middle East and Asia as his far-ranging home territory, Reza Deghati's photos chronicle 30 years of turmoil, hope, and splendor. Now some of his most dramatic works are in this volume, filled with pictures that convey torment and upheaval, but also the art, culture, and traditions of Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and other areas—and the photographer's understanding of humanity and deep commitment to justice. Reza's own narration focuses...

Ant Farm Gel Colony — $24.95
Overview Details Harvester ants are found throughout the United States west of the Mississippi River, as well as in Florida. Normally they build large dirt mounds and feed on seeds, but the nutrient-rich gel in our amazing 3-D colony provides all the food and moisture they need. Watch your own colony of these industrious insects dig subterranean tunnels through translucent green agar in an entirely self-contained system. Includes mail-in coupon for live harvester ants.WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD...

The Very Best of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan DVD — $14.95
Overview Details Emmy-award nominated Cesar Millan has an uncanny ability to rehabilitate problem dogs of all shapes and sizes. With the major success of his hit show on National Geographic Channel and DVD, Cesar has captured the national spotlight as America's favorite dog expert. Relive his most challenging moments and greatest transformations on this very special Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan DVD. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada. 1 disc; 109 minutes © 2009

Dominican Republic — $21.95
Overview Details Press Quotes National Geographic brings a century of incomparable travel expertise to this extraordinary series of world tours. These information-packed guides offer savvy advice and the in-depth information that sophisticated travelers demand. Each guide features detailed background and site descriptions, mapped walking and driving tours, and full-service sidebars with fascinating vignettes on history, culture, and contemporary life. There's also a 60-page directory of visitor...

Man on the Moon Mural — $129.95
Overview Details Neil Armstrong's photo of Buzz Aldrin's 1969 moonwalk is just one of many iconic images that National Geographic has printed over the years. Aldrin was the second man to walk on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission, and this room-size reproduction captures all the excitement of this pioneering moment in exploration. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Not available for shipment outside of the 48 contiguous United States.$5.00 will be added to your shipping cost. 106"W...

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, First Season DVD — $29.95
Overview Details Host Info Title List Emmy-award nominated Cesar Millan has an uncanny ability to rehabilitate problem dogs of all shapes and sizes. With the major success of his hit show on National Geographic Channel and DVD, Cesar has captured the national spotlight as America's favorite dog expert. Each episode of the Dog Whisperer documents the remarkable transformations that take place under Cesar's guidance by teaching and helping dogs and their owners achieve happier lives together. Not...

Physics Solar Workshop — $59.95
Overview Details A dozen models and 30 experiments turn learning about alternative energy into hands-on science fun in this award–winning kit. In one way or another, almost every form of energy we use starts as energy from the sun. Physics Solar Workshop explores solar energy using photovoltaic cells. Learn how solar cells transform light into electrical energy, and how motors and mechanical devices can optimize the work done by this energy. Build different vehicles and machines to demonstrate...

Wolves: A Legend Returns to Yellowstone DVD — $24.95
Overview Details This classic, beloved National Geographic special was four years in the making and this amazing film invites you to run with the pack for a wolf's-eye-view. Witness the unfolding saga of hardships and affection, losses and triumphs, and the controversy surrounding the decision to reintroduce wolves back into the heart of the West. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada DVD is 1 disc; 60 minutesDVD Bonus feature: Wolves photo gallery© 2007

Glass Hummingbird Feeder — $45.00
Overview Details Inspired by the best-selling National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America and developed along with some of the most respected ornithologists, our glass and metal hummingbird feeder is a functional piece of outdoor art. The red feeding tube is proven to attract hummingbirds. Comes with information and feeding tips by National Geographic ornithologist Dr. George Watson. 6 3/4"W x 13 1/2"H

In the Womb DVD Collection — $44.95
Overview Details Revolutionary 3-D and 4-D ultrasound imagery sheds light on the delicate, dark world of a fetus as never before. Cutting-edge technology makes it possible for us to explore each trimester in amazing new detail. In In the Womb, follow a rare fetoscope operation, performed in utero with the hope of correcting life threatening complications before birth. In the Womb: Animals takes you inside the hidden world of animal pregnancy in a way never before possible. Featuring state-of...

Remember Pearl Harbor — $19.95
Overview Details Author Info Press Quotes What was it like to be at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941? Stories from survivors—Japanese and American alike—and dramatic historical photographs give young readers a vivid encounter with this pivotal event in U.S. history. Author Thomas B. Allen provides diverse perspectives on the attack and its aftermath, and his work—a blend of painstaking research and lively prose—will help new generations on both sides of the Pacific grasp the need to remember...

The Celts: Rich Traditions and Ancient Myths DVD — $39.98
Overview Details For 800 years, a proud, vibrant, richly imaginative warrior people swept ruthlessly across Europe. The ancient Greeks called them "Keltoi" and honored them as one of the great barbarian races. Follow their fascinating story from their earliest roots 2,500 years ago through the flowering of their unique culture and their enduring heritage today, enhanced with stunning reconstructions of iron-age villages, dramatizations of major historical events, and visits to modern Celtic lands...

At Close Range DVD — $24.99
Overview Details National Geographic Magazine photographer Joel Sartore shoots in some of the most exotic locales on earth, often in wretched conditions for weeks on end, and always under pressure to produce worthy pictures. A husband and father of three, he often wonders if it's the best job in the world or the worst. At Close Range reminds us of where we fit in the cosmos, and what we owe to the next generation of all the earth's inhabitants. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and...

Dinosaurs Unearthed DVD — $24.95
Overview Details Be transported back to prehistoric times in Dinosaurs Unearthed, a fascinating look at two groundbreaking dinosaur discoveries. In Dino Autopsy, leading paleontologists unlock the mysteries behind one of the most complete dinosaur mummies ever discovered. This rare specimen—fossilized with skin and tissue intact—is bringing us closer than ever to understanding how dinosaurs lived, looked, and moved. In Dino Death Trap, the fossilized remains of Tyrannosaurus rex's great-grandfather...

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, Volume 1 DVD — $6.95
Overview Details Host Info Cesar Millan has been called the Dr. Phil for dogs. With an uncanny ability to rehabilitate problem dogs of all shapes and sizes, Cesar has captured the national spotlight with his hit television show on the National Geographic Channel. Each episode of the Dog Whisperer documents the remarkable transformations that take place under Cesar’s guidance and teaching, helping dogs and their owners live happier lives together. Volume 1 includes the first three exciting episodes...

Cesar's Way — $14.95
Overview Details Author Info There are at least 68 million dogs in America, and their owners lavish billions of dollars on them every year. So why do so many pampered pets have problems? In this definitive and accessible guide, Cesar Millan—star of National Geographic Channel's hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan— reveals what dogs truly need to live a happy and fulfilled life. Tracing his own amazing journey from a clay-walled farm in Mexico to the celebrity palaces of Los Angeles, Cesar...

Collegiate Atlas of the World — $39.95
Overview Details 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 cutting-edge cartographic database and offers the convenience of smaller scale without sacrificing clarity or detail. Identically scaled maps...

Life in the Undergrowth DVD — $34.98
Overview Details David Attenborough guides the viewer through a miniature universe teeming with life, never normally seen, yet all around us. New technology reveals surreal vistas and their extraordinary inhabitants—swarming antler moths, desert locusts and a mountain of cockroaches—up close and personal. The bizarre and the beautiful are represented and their habits, lifestyles and characteristics explained in David Attenborough's inimitable style. Though small, these creatures are as ferocious...

The Living Edens: Denali, Alaska's Great Wilderness DVD — $29.99
Overview Details Travel to some of the most exotic places on Earth and encounter an alluring realm of wild extremes with "The Living Edens" series. Beneath the Northern Lights on Mt. Denali, the highest mountain in North America, Bruce Reitherman braces himself against 40-below weather that cracks the face as well as the camera lens to capture this "living Eden" on film. Watch him soar above the jagged mountain peaks by ski-plane, slice his way across the tundra by dogsled, and get chased up...

Frontline: From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians DVD — $19.99
Overview Details How did Jesus of Nazareth become the Christ of the Christian tradition? And why did the early Christian communities develop different theological images of Jesus? In her exciting book, Paula Fredriksen answers these questions by placing the various canonical images of Jesus within their historical contexts. Frontline discusses Jesus' ministry, the circumstances of his crucifixion, and social and religious problems facing early churches. 1 disc; 240 minutes© 2004

Toot & Puddle: How Does Your Garden Grow — $3.99
Overview Details While Toot is away, Puddle decides to plant a vegetable garden. He and friend Opal plant tomatoes, lettuce, and cucumbers—all the right ingredients for a salad. They learn all the important lessons of growing a garden: how plants need to be watered; how gardens need to be weeded; and how squirrels need to be given nuts to keep them away from the seeds. The most important lesson of all— that gardens don't grow overnight. The two little pigs from TV's Toot and Puddle show are...

Inside North Korea DVD — $24.95
Overview Details Go undercover with National Geographic correspondent Lisa Ling as she journeys into mysterious and reclusive North Korea. Posing as part of an international medical team, Lisa and her camera crew reveal the extraordinary, hidden face of this insular, little-known place, from the powerful control Kim Jong Il exerts over his people to the military powder keg of life along the heavily armed demilitarized zone. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada. 1 disc; approximately...

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: Cesar's Canine Makeovers DVD — $6.95
Overview Details Host Info Featuring episodes from the Dog Whisperer Season Three, Wilshire, a hyperactive Dalmatian in Los Angeles, runs amuck in Firehouse 29, forcing the chief and his crew to call in Cesar for help. Cesar tries to make Wilshire a role model for fire dogs everywhere. Next, Cesar travels to the Lone Star state, where he meets Butch, an overly aggressive English Bulldog. Cesar will attempt to rein in his dominant and territorial behavior. Not available for shipment outside of...

Secrets of the Dead: Killer Flu DVD — $24.98
Overview Details In 1918, at the end of the World War I, a flu pandemic ripped through the world with such speed and virulence that by the end of the following year an estimated 40 million people were dead, four times more than those claimed by the war. Where did this particular flu strain come from and what made it so deadly? "Killer Flu" will show how 85 years later, virologists and epidemiologists are still hunting down the answers to those two critical questions. Approximately 60 minutes...

Heart of the Grand Canyon Map — $14.99
Overview Details The grandeur of this world wonder is captured by this spectacular map/poster. The map, compiled from aerial photography and field-surveyed by Bradford Washington, shows the Grand Canyon's topography at a 1:24,000 scale, along with the twists and turns of the Colorado River one mile below the rim of the Canyon. Shaded relief by noted artist Tibor G. Toth brings the landscape to life. 36" x 35''Scale: 1 inch = 2,000 feet

Swifter, Higher, Stronger: A Photographic History of the Summer Olympics — $18.95
Overview Details Author Info Press Quotes On the eve of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, acclaimed children's sports writer Sue Macy paints a compelling and comprehensive portrait of the Games, recounting their fascinating history, culture, politics, and athletes. The absorbing narrative coupled with more than 150 photographs shows readers a complex world of personal triumphs, tragedies, scandals, and of course, action! Macy profiles breakthrough athletes who ran, jumped, swam, or vaulted...

50 Best Girlfriends Getaways in North America — $15.95
Overview Details Author Info This engaging, information-packed guide presents 10 categories of best places for women to go. The wide-ranging chapters have something for everyone, from city and adventure getaways, to trips for birthday bashes and healing broken hearts. The book is filled with practical tips on roommate etiquette, safety, packing, budgeting, and other specific advice for women—young, old, single, married, divorced, and widowed—who want to hit the road. Short, true stories about...

March of the Penguins DVD — $19.95
Overview Details Experience a journey like no other on the planet. Emperor penguins in the thousands brave icy winds, freezing temperatures, and starvation in this incredible true story of the penguin life cycle. Driven by the overpowering urge to reproduce, the penguins travel in single file hundreds of miles, crisscrossing Antarctica under the harshest conditions on Earth. The amazing story of their journey was the blockbuster hit film of the summer of 2005. A heartwarming story about family...

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, Aggression DVD — $14.95
Overview Details Host Info Cesar Millan has been called the Dr. Phil for dogs. With an uncanny ability to rehabilitate problem dogs of all shapes and sizes, Cesar has captured the national spotlight with his hit television show on the National Geographic Channel. Each episode of the Dog Whisperer documents the remarkable transformations that take place under Cesar’s guidance and teaching, helping dogs and their owners live happier lives together. This disc Includes five episodes that offer solutions...

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, Stories from Cesar's Way DVD — $14.95
Overview Details Host Info Cesar Millan has been called the Dr. Phil for dogs. With an uncanny ability to rehabilitate problem dogs of all shapes and sizes, Cesar has captured the national spotlight with his hit television show on the National Geographic Channel. Each episode of the Dog Whisperer documents the remarkable transformations that take place under Cesar’s guidance and teaching, helping dogs and their owners live happier lives together. This disc includes five exciting episodes featuring...

Liftoff — $17.95
Overview Details Author Info War hero, test pilot, American astronaut, and U.S. Senator—for John Glenn, serving his country has always been a joyous adventure. This superbly illustrated book follows the life trajectory of a very focused, highly competitive man, driven by a sense of duty to his country and an innate sense of obligation towards others.How does a boy from a small Ohio town grow up to become one of the most enduring heroes in American history? Young readers find out as they follow...

The New How Things Work — $35.00
Overview Details Covering all areas of technology, The New How Things Work contains the most up-to-date, elaborately illustrated, fascinating, and fun entries that explain how our technology-driven world functions. Learn about the objects and ideas we encounter every day, and that are changing our lives, from DVDs and MP3s to plasma screen TVs and wireless Internet technology.While most people are curious about the inner workings of gadgets and machines, they often feel intimidated in their efforts...

Really Wild Animals: Dinosaurs and other Creature Features DVD — $14.95
Overview Details Travel back to the days of raging raptors and the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, when dinosaurs ruled the earth! Plus, see some of the world's creepiest creatures, such as spiders, ants, dung beetles, and more. Includes Bonus Program: I Love Dinos as well as Interactive Prehistoric Creature Feature with fun facts, quizzes, sound clips, and maps. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada. Ages 4–10Approximately 40 minutes© 2005

South Southeast — $59.95
Overview Details Photographer Info This is a portfolio of the best of Steve McCurry's photography—magical and powerful images from South and Southeast Asia. McCurry photographs all over the world, but it is the people, places, colors and forms of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Thailand, Cambodia and Burma that have inspired his most striking work—images which transcend their editorial origins to become classics of photography. Hardcover160 pages15'' x 11''© 2001 After graduating...

Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State DVD — $34.98
Overview Details This six-part series tells the story of the Auschwitz Death Camp, site of the largest mass murder in the history of the world. Writer Laurence Rees and his team interviewed over 100 eyewitnesses, including former Nazi perpetrators who speak on record for the first time. Their story is brought to life through the innovative use of archived footage, dramatic recreations of key moments, computer reconstructions based on recently discovered plans of the camp, and their extraordinary...

Best of Dangerous Encounters with Brady Barr DVD — $29.95
Overview Details Reptile expert Dr. Brady Barr has spent his entire career studying some of the world's most amazing and deadliest animals. In the hit series, Dangerous Encounters, Barr's goal is to study these dangerous creatures in their natural environment—before their habitat is destroyed—so that he can better understand what they need to survive in the wild. Best of Dangerous Encounters features Brady's most dangerous encounters with some of the planet's most unapproachable animals including...

IMAX: The Dream is Alive DVD — $14.95
Overview Details Press Quotes Journey into space alongside the astronauts on the space shuttle as they orbit around the Earth, floating as never before over the towering Andes, the boot of Italy, Egypt and the Nile. Witness firsthand a tension-filled satellite capture and repair and the historic first spacewalk by an American woman. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada. Approximately 37 minutes© 2001 ''A landmark. Some of the most unusual, awe-inspiring footage ever seen...

The Great Inca Rebellion DVD — $24.95
Overview Details History reports that the mighty Inca were swiftly wiped out by a small band of Conquistadors. But new evidence is being unearthed that may help re-write history. Remains of those who died in battle have been discovered, and for the first time physical evidence is suggesting that Spain's conquest of the Incan Empire may have actually taken twenty years. Brought to life through CGI reconstruction and reenactments, the untold epic saga of decades of guerilla warfare and rebellion...

Exploring Space: The Quest for Life DVD — $29.99
Overview Details How did life begin? Is there life outside of Earth? Is there a future for humankind on other planets? Each new discovery inches us closer to answering these cosmic questions linking life on Earth with the rest of the Universe and renewing our dreams of what lies in the unknown realms of the stars. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada. 1 disc; 120 minutes© 2006

Compact Universal Travel Adapter and USB Charger — $49.95
Overview Details Pack lighter and travel more efficiently with this unique all-in-one adapter. With just a simple flip of the switch, this single, compact unit can alternate among four built-in international plugs, so you can power your electronic devices in more than 150 countries. It can also be used to recharge your USB-compatible camera, PDA, MP3 player, GPS unit, and more via the attachable USB port. 1 3/4"W x 3 1/4"H x 2"D

Adventure Classics: The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons — $14.00
Overview Details The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons, recently ranked number four on Adventure magazine's list of top 100 classics, is legendary pioneer John Wesley Powell's first-person account of his crew's unprecedented odyssey along the Green and Colorado Rivers and through the Grand Canyon. A bold foray into the heart of the American West's final frontier, the expedition was achieved without benefit of modern river-running equipment, supplies, or a firm sense of the region...

Grand Canyon National Park DVD — $24.95
Overview Details It hosts nearly 5 million tourists a year, but visitors see only a tiny fraction of the Grand Canyon's true beauty. Some of its backcountry has almost never felt the tread of a human foot. Even scientists know precious little about the canyon's 91 mammal species and more than 350 types of birds, its vegetation, and how and when it was formed. Now, National Geographic joins a rare scientific expedition to explore the canyon's entire 277-mile length. Explore the canyon's geological...

Dinosaur Hunters: Secrets of the Gobi Desert DVD — $24.95
Overview Details In 1922, American paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews led an archaeological expedition into Mongolia's Gobi Desert and uncovered one of the richest dinosaur graveyards in the world. Political conflicts forced him to leave before he had even scratched the surface of the treasure below. In 1997, two paleontologists from the American Museum of Natural History were finally allowed to return, retracing Chapman's steps and unearthing some groundbreaking finds of their own. With spectacular...

All Roads Film Festival DVD Set - Collection 2 — $49.95
Overview Details Title List Showcasing the remarkable work of indigenous and minority filmmakers from around the world, National Geographic's All Roads Film Festival - Collection 2 is a brilliant, multi-faceted celebration of cultures whose voices are emerging into mainstream media. Featuring 16 long- and short-form films from the All Roads Film Festival, this three-disc DVD set includes more than eight hours of vibrant, inspiring entertainment from some of the planet's most gifted and under...

Capturing the Killer Croc DVD — $29.99
Overview Details Recently over 200 people have disappeared near Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania. Initially thought to be the result of tribal warfare, or the work of a serial killer, the disappearances are now being attributed to a giant crocodile estimated to be 9 meters long and nearly a century old. The program follows the efforts to apprehend this giant predator before he kills again, and remove it to a secure enclosure in the Rusizi Nature Reserve. Not available for shipment outside of the U...

All Roads Film Festival 5th Anniversary Collection DVD Set — $39.95
Overview Details Title List National Geographic's All Roads Film Festival Collection brings together a stunning variety of short and feature-length films by indigenous and minority-culture filmmakers from around the world. These award-winning films celebrate the diversity, community and exhilarating creativity of our worldwide human family. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada. 2 discs; 248 minutesBonus Feature: Filmmaker Interviews© 2008 Films included:A Shout Into the...

The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation — $29.95
Overview Details Press Quotes Travel up the Mississippi River with the late National Geographic Explorer in Residence Stephen Ambrose from the mouth of the river in Delacroix Island, Louisiana to its source in Itasca, Minnesota. Ambrose, along with historian Douglas Brinkley, explores the mighty Mississippi as a cornerstone of America's history and its impact on every aspect of American Life. On your journey, meet Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, T. S. Eliot, Jim Bowie and more. Each of the book...

China's Lost Girls DVD — $19.95
Overview Details National Geographic Ultimate Explorer host Lisa Ling examines the consequences of China's two-decades-old ''one-child policy,'' designed to curb the country's exploding population. Due to cultural, social, and economic factors, traditional preference leans toward boys, so girls are often hidden, aborted, or abandoned. As a result, tens of thousands of girls end up in orphanages across China. Today, more than one quarter of all babies adopted from abroad by American families come...

World's Toughest Fixes DVD Collection — $44.95
Overview Details Title List World's Toughest Fixes takes on some of the most dangerous, unique and oversized repair jobs in the world. Whether dangling from ropes hundreds of feet in the air or diving beneath a bridge with a shaky foundation, host Sean Riley tackles fix-its on a monster scale. Combining the real-life drama of big fixes with state-of-the-art CGI animation, each program in this full, 10-episode collection illustrates in vivid detail the high-tech tools and techniques used to engineer...

True Green — $19.95
Overview Details Author Info Press Quotes Global warming, climate change, toxic waste, and more: it sometimes seems the environmental challenges we face are just too huge for individual actions to matter, but they're not —and here's the proof. True Green is based on the practical experience of Clean Up the World, a grassroots environmental movement that has inspired more than 40 million volunteers in over 100 countries to take action since 1993. Softcover 128 pages, 100 color photographs8 1...

Empires: Queen Victoria's Empire DVD — $24.99
Overview Details This series offers an engaging portrait of the Queen who ruled over one-fifth of the world's population for 64 years, as well as influential figures who shaped British imperialism: Gladstone, Disraeli, Livingstone, Rhodes, and Prince Albert. Personal accounts, re-enactments, and cinematography from imperial outposts recount the dramatic clash of personalities and cultures during Victoria's remarkable reign. Donald Sutherland narrates. 1 disc; 240 minutes© 2006

Good-bye, 382 Shin Dang Dong — $16.95
Overview Details Jangmi, a young Korean girl, can't bear the thought of leaving her home at 382 Shin Dang Dong and moving to America. At the good-bye party for her family, she and her friend Kisuni sit under the willow tree in the rain, reassuring each other they will stay in touch. The new house in Massachusetts seems forbidding at first. But Jangmi's special things arrive, the neighbors bring food, and Jangmi meets a young girl named Mary. By the end of the book, Jangmi is beginning to feel...

Organic Cotton Shopping Bag — $6.95
Overview Details Organic cotton is chemical and pesticide free, is less damaging agriculturally, and produces a strong and durable fiber. It is a smart ecological choice when looking for textiles, apparel, and accessories. Our own 100% organic cotton bags feature reinforced seams and edging, and no leather or other animal products whatsoever. Using this casual tote when you shop can also save thousands of plastic and paper bags over the years. 15 1/2"W x 15"H x 3"D

Abe Lincoln Goes to Washington - Hardcover — $18.00
Overview Details Abe Lincoln Goes to Washington paints a vivid picture of the Springfield, llinois, years, when Abe met and married a pretty Kentucky woman, and made his name as a lawyer and politician. Author Cheryl Harness gives readers a moving account of Lincoln's rise and the tensions that dragged the nation into conflict. Brilliantly detailed maps and battle scenes deepen our understanding of the Civil War, and the book's richly imagined illustrations recreate the life of the man who will...

When Fish Got Feet, Sharks Got Teeth, and Bugs Began to Swarm - Softcover — $7.95
Overview Details Take a fun, fact-filled trip back to Earth as it was 430 million years ago. Watch as continents drift and oceans take shape. Watch out as fish get toothier, plants stretch skywards and bugs get bigger. Soon fish get feet and four-legged creatures stalk the planet. Here's the story of Earth in conversational text, informative illustrations, and humorous cartoons. Complete with time line, pronunciation guide, glossary and index. Ages 10 and upSoftcover48 pages8 1/2" x 10"© 20...

It's a Dog's New York — $16.95
Overview Details Boys and girls will love this innovative picture book about a dog who has just moved to New York City. Pepper feels sad in his strange new home until his new neighbor Rover (pronounced ''Rova'') cheers him up with a fantasy tour of the sights. On this special tour, Pepper and Rover swim in the fountain in front of the Metropolitan Museum, chase pigeons on the roof of the Empire State Building, and share all kinds of imaginary fun. By the end of the book, when the dogs set out...

Eden at the End of the World DVD — $24.95
Overview Details At the bottom of South America, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans collide, is Patagonia, one of the last great wild Edens on Earth. Join National Geographic on a journey to this breathtaking subantarctic region and its crowned jewel—Tierra del Fuego—a beautifully desolate island at its most southern tip. Home to Magellanic penguins, elephant seals, right whales, and guanacos, this stark, wind-whipped wilderness now faces its greatest challenge: recovering from the misguided...

Freedom Riders — $10.00
Overview Details Author Info Press Quotes The Freedom Riders were a group of men and women from many different backgrounds and ethnicities who boarded buses, trains and planes headed for the deep South to test the 1960 U.S. Supreme Court ruling outlawing racial segregation in all interstate public facilities.Freedom Riders compares and contrasts the childhoods of original Freedom Riders John Lewis and James Zwerg in a way that helps young readers understand the segregated experience of our nation...

Ancient Evidence Collection DVD — $29.98
Overview Details Title List Ancient Evidence is a fascinating series of programs, using dramatic re-enactments and CGI graphics to piece together compelling evidence of the great figures and events from biblical times. Did Joseph actually have a coat of many colors? Was Mary Magdalene really a prostitute? This series answers these questions and many more. 3 discs; 500 minutes© 2004 Episode 1: Mysteries of the Old TestamentEpisode 2: Mysteries of JesusEpisode 3: Mysteries of the Apostles

John Smith Escapes Again — $16.95
Overview Details Author Info Long before Harry Houdini thrilled the world with his impossible deeds, America produced an escape artist whose biography reads like an adventure novel. Many readers know John Smith as the man rescued from death by Pocahontas, but his story includes a series of more fantastic escapades than seem possible in one life.Smith's role as the president of the pioneering colony of Jamestown is well known to schoolchildren. Rosalyn Schanzer's compelling narrative adds the...

The Live Earth: Global Warming Survival Handbook — $14.95
Overview Details Author Info National Geographic Emerging Explorer David de Rothschild advises readers about 77 basic skills to help prevent global warming—and if all else fails, to survive on an overheated planet. In this lively read, learn how to capture free-range energy, decode your garbage, make your own water from scratch and much more. Each skill is clearly illustrated and accompanied by scientific and environmental facts, and a full set of instructions. The volume also contains a resource...

Madness of Henry VIII DVD — $24.95
Overview Details The Madness of Henry the VIII brings to life the riveting story of one of England's most iconic monarchs and the scandals behind what ultimately brought about the separation of church and state. Drawing on present day experts and historical records, this 90-minute program catapults viewers back to the tumult and high drama of the Tudor period to depict an astounding story of sexual intrigue and royal politicking. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. Approximately ...

Cordless Million-candlepower Spotlight — $39.95
Overview Details This powerful spotlight penetrates fog, rain, and darkness with a high-intensity beam of brilliant light that shines for over a mile to help in emergencies, on camping and boating trips, and more. Rugged, weather-resistant housing withstands vibration and shocks and contains a sealed rechargeable battery that delivers years of reliable illumination when and where you need it. AC and DC adapters included4 1/2''W x 8''H x 8 1/2''LBattery status displayThree-level dimmer controlUtility...

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur - Hardcover — $15.95
Overview Details Author Info Celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur examines how these Jewish High Holy Days are celebrated worldwide. Rosh Hashanah, known as the Jewish New Year, is a time for reflection and resolution. On Yom Kippur, also called the Day of Atonement, Jews fast, pray, and ask God's forgiveness for their sins. Deborah Heiligman's lively first-person text introduces readers to the sounding of the shofar, the holidays' greeting cards, prayers, and special foods. Rabbi Shira Stern...

San Francisco's Great Quake DVD — $24.95
Overview Details On April 18, 1906, the greatest natural disaster in American history strikes without warning. Concrete buildings explode into clouds of dust and rubble, and fires break out by the thousands. For the next three days, San Francisco's corrupt and charismatic Mayor takes the helm of this city under siege, making decisions that are swift and radical. This is the terrifying and inspiring tale of a pitched battle between man and nature told by the stories of people who lived through...

The Big Open: On Foot Across Tibet's Chang Tang — $26.00
Overview Details Press Quotes In June 2000, Rick Ridgeway, Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and the late renowned wilderness photographer Galen Rowell set out to discover the migration route of the chiru (the tibetan antelope). A feat twice attempted by eminent wildlife biologist George Schaller— Ridgeway's team resolved to use their outdoor skills, aluminum rickshaws, and their own two feet to solve this wildlife riddle. A fascinating journey culminating with an inspiring environmental victory, The...

A Man Among Wolves DVD — $24.95
Overview Details Bio A Man Among Wolves is the unique and unusual story of a man who joins a pack of wolves—living among them, behaving like them—in order to better understand and ultimately help save one of man's most feared predators in the wild. Witness the incredible story of how Shaun Ellis spent a year and a half raising three abandoned wolf pups by immersing himself in their world as an accepted leader and teaching them by example how to survive in the wild. Not available for shipment...

The Gospel of Judas DVD — $24.95
Overview Details He's one of the most hated men in history: Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus. For centuries, his name has meant treachery and deceit. Hidden for nearly two thousand years, an ancient Gospel emerges from the sands of Egypt that tells a very different version of the last days of Jesus and questions the portrait of Judas Iscariot as the evil apostle. Join National Geographic and a team of biblical detectives as they race to determine the authenticity of this ancient...

Hooked: Monster Fish DVD — $24.95
Overview Details Title List A catfish the size of a grizzly bear…a thousand-pound marlin with a deadly sharp bill…fanatic fishermen who use their own arms for bait—each encounter with monster fish brings us closer to understanding them. Witness the most extreme encounters and see the latest technology used by scientists that give us the next best thing to swimming alongside a whopper fish. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada. 1 disc; 150 minutesBonus Program: Hooked Again...

China, 2nd Edition — $27.95
Overview Details Press Quotes About NG Traveler National Geographic brings a century of incomparable travel expertise to this extraordinary series of world tours. One of the most requested titles in our critically acclaimed Traveler series, this beautiful guide makes the vast enigma of China accessible to every visitor. Continuing the series' winning formula, this new edition combines in-depth, up-to-date descriptions with dazzling photographs, detailed maps, cutaway illustrations of renowned...

Mysteries in our National Parks: Over the Edge — $4.99
Overview Details Author Info Wildlife veterinarian Olivia Landon has been asked to help find the source of the lead shotgun pellets that are poisoning the few remaining California condors in Grand Canyon National Park. After she announces a controversial plan, Olivia receives a death threat on her laptop. The plot soon thickens to involve the Landon kids, Jack and Ashley, and the family's temporary ward—15-year-old Morgan Rogers. Tension mounts when the e-mail threat is almost carried out and...

Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Creatures of the Deep — $30.00
Overview Details Prehistoric marine reptiles, both alien and awe-inspiring, at once utterly inhuman and somehow irresistibly compelling. Nothing can prepare you for this amazing plunge into the Cretaceous oceans of 80 million years ago, a merciless realm ruled by some of the most ferocious animals ever to stalk the seas of planet Earth. It scarcely seems possible that these swift, massive underwater predators actually existed, but they did, and this is their fascinating, unforgettable story....

Lost Childhood — $15.95
Overview Details As a little Dutch girl in Indonesia, Annelex Hofstra's comfortable world was torn apart when she and her family were sent to Japanese prison camps for three and a half years. Now she breaks her 60-year silence to tell a riveting story of life in those camps. Her story provides hope for young lives torn apart by war, and inspires future generations to work for peace. Ages 10 and upHardcover112 pages5 1/2 x 8 1/4"© 2008

Mother-of-Pearl Heron Earrings — $39.00
Overview Details In Indonesia, white herons are considered holy birds. In Petulu, a small village just north of Ubud, Bali, where these earrings are made, thousands of white herons roost in the trees. Their feathers are said to bring good luck. Inspired by the sight of these birds alighting at sunrise, artisans hand-carve a mother-of-pearl shell into a stylized feather motif, using curves that mimic the heron's long neck. Sterling silver accents. Please accept slight variations in the shape of...

Greece, 3rd Edition — $27.95
Overview Details Press Quotes About NG Traveler Greece charms its guests with breathtaking islands, sumptuous cuisine, and spectacular ruins. See where to find the best tavernas, finest gold jewelry, and marble sculpture workshops. Softcover400 pages175 color photographs, 32 maps, 7 illustrations5 1/4" x 8 7/16"© 2009 "A thorough, intelligently presented, well-illustrated guide, it will probably give you the basics of what you need more clearly and compactly than any other book"—The Independent...

Planet Ocean — $40.00
Overview Details Photo Gallery Spanning the vast range of Earth's marine environments, from Greenland to the Polynesian Islands, Planet Ocean reveals hidden landscapes of unsurpassed beauty and awe. More than 25 essays from leading scientists highlight topics such as aquaculture and global warming—for in addition to celebrating earth's marine life, Planet Ocean helps readers understand the threats that weigh on the oceans and why we must protect the incredible diversity of plants and animals...

Triumph on Everest: A Photobiography of Sir Edmund Hillary — $17.95
Overview Details This action-packed book celebrates the extraordinary life of Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealand farm boy who in May 1953 became the first person known to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. Roped to a Sherpa named Tenzing Norgay, the iron-willed Hillary crossed deadly icefalls, clawed his way up vertical walls, and persevered through gale-force winds until he finally reached the top of the world. Along with this gripping adventure, readers follow the explorer's route to...

Edible — $40.00
Overview Details A natural choice for the millions of people turning to a healthier lifestyle, this book invites readers on a sumptuously illustrated walk through the world garden to discover the story of some 250 food plants from field to table. Explore the origins, history, and contemporary cultural and culinary uses of fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, beverage plants, herbs, and spices. A "Food Directory" cameos individual plants, with botanical description, culinary role, and healing powers...

42 Ways to Kill Hitler DVD — $24.95
Overview Details Adolf Hitler was one of the most feared and despised men of the 20th century. Recently declassified documents and modern-day experiments have shed new light on the bold attempts to assassinate Hitler. Not surprisingly, there were at least 42 documented plots against Hitler's life. His would-be assassins ranged from simple craftsmen to enemy agents to high-ranking soldiers in his own military. Who were these men, what motivated them, and what methods did they use? 42 Ways to Kill...

Nightmare in Jamestown DVD — $24.95
Overview Details It's a story of bubonic plague, starvation, espionage and cannibalism—and the founding of America's first colony. In 1607, a handful of English adventurers set sail across the Atlantic, expecting a paradise teeming with gold and riches. Now, 400 years later, the latest discoveries reveal the true story of Jamestown—as you've never seen it before. With exclusive access to forensics and archaeology, National Geographic reveals shocking new evidence of starvation and disease, secret...

Mysteries in our National Parks: Valley of Death — $4.99
Overview Details Author Info What's causing the deaths of desert bighorn sheep in Death Valley National Park? Wildlife veterinarian Olivia Landon has been called in to investigate, but soon her daughter, Ashley, is kidnapped by militants who mistake her for a mysterious girl temporarily in the Landons' care. When Ashley's brother Jack discovers why Leesa is on the run, he is determined to protect her. But can he do that and save his sister too? Tension builds to a spine-chilling climax when a...

Always Inventing - Softcover — $7.95
Overview Details About the Series Period photographs as well as pages from Alexander Graham Bell's original notebooks help paint a vivid portrait of the man who—from his first invention at age 11 (a tool to clean husks from wheat kernels) to his patent on hydrofoil improvements 64 years later—was always inventing. Ages 10 and upHardcover64 pages, 65 duo-tone photographs and maps9 1/8'' x 10 7/8''© 1999 National Geographic's award-winning Photobiographies series provides middle-grade readers...

Muckrakers — $21.95
Overview Details Hold the presses for the sensational story of investigative journalism in America. At the turn of the 20th century, news reporters and monthly magazines collaborated to create a new kind of journalism—in-depth, serialized exposés of corporate, labor, and political corruption. Many of these stories became instant bestsellers such as The Jungle, Upton Sinclair's classic account of corruption in the meat-packing industry. Ann Bausum's dramatic narrative follows a generation of dedicated...

Mysteries in our National Parks: Running Scared — $4.99
Overview Details Author Info Follow Sam, Jack and Ashley as they study the declining bat population in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. There are moments when it is definitely time to panic! The "Mysteries in Our National Parks" series treats intermediate readers to the adventures of brother-and-sister sleuths Jack and Ashley Landon. Traveling with their mother, Olivia, a wildlife biologist, and their father, Steven, a nature photographer, the kids visit magnificent National Parks where they...

Italy, 3rd Edition — $27.95
Overview Details Press Quotes About NG Traveler The fifth most popular travel destination in the world, Italy boasts ancient and modern cities, lush vineyards, amazing art, romantic countryside, plush villas, and exquisite cuisine. The gorgeously illustrated National Geographic Traveler: Italy, Third Edition, presents the best the country has to offer. Softcover400 pages280 color photographs, 29 maps5 1/4" x 8 1/2"© 2008 "A thorough, intelligently presented, well-illustrated guide, it will...

Whales in Crisis DVD — $24.95
Overview Details Few creatures are as mysterious and captivating as the whale, and few connect with us so emotionally and spiritually. After hunting whales for generations, we have brought their widespread slaughter to an end, but these graceful giants still face threats on a number of fronts, and the battle to save them goes on. This film takes an intimate look at four types of whales: pilots, humpbacks, bowheads and orcas, through the eyes of the humans who are closest to them. From the struggle...

Journeys of A Lifetime — $40.00
Overview Details No one knows the world like National Geographic—and in this lavish volume, we reveal our picks for the world's most fabulous journeys, along with helpful information for readers who want to try them out. Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's travel writers, Journeys of a Lifetime spans the globe to highlight the best of the world's most famous and lesser known sojourns. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered. Journeys of a Lifetime...

Iraq and the Heart of the Middle East Thematic Map — $12.99
Overview Details About Our Maps This timely two-sided map of Iraq and the Middle East features a wealth of geographic, political, natural resource, and cultural information.Side one, political map: Features a detailed map of political boundaries, cities and towns, major roadways, bodies of water, oil fields and pipelines, and other geographic features. Also includes city insets that show street plans and describe the history and cultures of Baghdad, Beirut, Damascus, and Jerusalem.Side two, satellite...

Deep Ancestry: Inside the Genographic Project - Softcover — $12.95
Overview Details Author Info 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 explorer Spencer Wells shows how tiny genetic changes add up over time into a fascinating story. Using scores of real-life examples, helpful analogies, and detailed diagrams and illustrations, he translates complicated concepts into accessible language and explains exactly how...

Mysteries In Our National Parks: Ghost Horses — $4.99
Overview Details Author Info Twelve-year-old Jack and his almost-11-year-old sister Ashley find themselves wrapped up in a hair-raising mystery in Zion National Park in Utah. The "Mysteries in Our National Parks" series treats intermediate readers to the adventures of brother-and-sister sleuths Jack and Ashley Landon. Traveling with their mother, Olivia, a wildlife biologist, and their father, Steven, a nature photographer, the kids visit magnificent National Parks where they always seem to stumble...