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This lavish narrative, curated by National Geographic, collects 1,000 seminal moments in U.S. history alongside more than 300 stunning illustrations, timelines, and sidebars. Commentary by bestselling historians including David Rubenstein and Walter Isaacson underscores the profound connections between concurrent events in the nation’s journey. Readers will witness the crackling interactions between politics, culture, and innovation, including:- The moment the Industrial Revolution arrives on colonial shores as the framers outline the Constitution- The moment Clara Barton founds the Red Cross as Virgil Earp leads a gunfight at the O.K. Corral. - The moment Cornelius Vanderbilt acquires the New York & Harlem Railroad; soon after, the Battle of Gettysburg begins- The moment the Watts Riots erupt in L.A. as the Beatles prepare to perform at Shea StadiumPart examination, part celebration, this glorious book captures the will of the American people to continue defining themselves after 250 years, reflecting the diversity, pride, and resiliency of these United States.

Discover America’s wildly beautiful landscapes, monuments, and historic places with carefully curated expert recommendations, complemented by brand-new National Geographic photography to inspire your next adventure: Tips and tricks to experience the best every park has to offer, from the otherworldly sand dunes of New Mexico’s White Sands National Park to the northern wonderland of the Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska, Maps of every park highlighting points of interest, including a pull-out wall map to pin your progress as you make your way through every park,Expert recommendations for the best walking and hiking trails, scenic overlooks, campgrounds, drives, and wildlife spotting,Curated lists of thrilling adventures from kayaking and biking to backpacking and sand-boarding,Park ranger recommendations for off-the-beaten-path sites and hidden gems within every park,Planning information from when to visit; park fees, passes, and reservation requirements; and visitor centre information and accommodations,Beautiful and never-before-seen National Geographic photography that will inspire you to pack your bags and get out and explore, And so much more! Whatever outdoor adventure is calling your name - from rafting the Colorado River to climbing majestic peaks to forested nature walks - you’ll find what you’re looking for in this comprehensive guidebook. All that’s left to do is pick your park and go explore!

The ultimate traveler?s reference, this gorgeous coffee table book features bucket list?worthy travel recommendations for every country in the world.Featuring beautiful National Geographic photography and 250 illustrated maps, this big and bold volume offers expert advice for must-see sights and hundreds of must-do experiences. Pack your bags for the ultimate world odyssey! Curated by the world-savvy travel writers and editors of National Geographic, this breathtaking volume features the ultimate experiences in every country of the world, coupled with iconic photography, more than 50 point-of-interest National Geographic maps, and destination overviews highlighting both tried-and-true sights and lesser-known experiences. Plus, top 10 lists, highlights of cultural treasures, fascinating histories, and recommended itineraries will inspire you to plan your next adventure.Spin the globe and find:  The ultimate flavors of India?s spice hub?and the markets where you can taste them all;  Natural beauty worth hiking for, including the Skradinski Buk waterfall in Croatia and El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico;  Safaris big (the Great Migration in Tanzania) and small (lions on Calauit Island in the Philippines);  Tasting tours of the world?s best wine regions from South Africa and France to Germany and Napa Valley;  Historical relics, from the Colosseum in Rome to the Maya treasures in Mexico;  And so much more! Covering all seven continents and every country in the world, The Traveler''s Atlas of the World delivers essential information, fun road trips (Germany''s great castles, a journey down the Nile, a road trip through the United States? national parks), and infinite inspiration through more than 300 spectacular photographs with signature storytelling and invaluable traveler?s secrets.

Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2024 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely must-have reference.National Geographic presents the 45 individuals who have led the U.S. in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference.Key features include: New foreword from Sharon McMahon, author of the New York Times best seller The Small and the Mighty and host of the award-winning podcast Here''s Where It Gets InterestingInformation about the 2024 election resultsComprehensive profiles of all the former presidents along with timelines and descriptions of crucial events during their terms Thematic spreads covering a variety of topics from the history of voting rights and the impeachment process to White House traditions and the career paths that led to the presidency   Full-page portraits, famous quotes, and fascinating facts to help kids get to know each leader 

Packed with innovative ideas and inspiring photographs, this gift-worthy treasury features 1,000 dream weekend escapes from sunny beach retreats to lush mountain idylls, exotic city sojourns, and wild adventures around the world. Whether you're looking for a way to unplug from the busy work week, take the family on a quick getaway, or add to a vacation itinerary, this practical and inspiring book provides the perfect way to plan your next quick escape. Whatever your pleasure, 1,000 Perfect Weekends has a unique itinerary built to excite you, illustrated with dramatic National Geographic photographs. Divided by theme and interest--including nature parks, country weekends, mountain retreats, enabled travel, romantic getaways, traveling with pets, and more--this fun-packed guide offers an adventure you can experience in 36 to 72 hours. Highlighting the best short escapes from hubs across the globe, these trips cover more than 40 countries around the world with escapes like: Two days sailing off the coast of the Bahamas Camping with wild horses on Assateague Island in Maryland Driving through Italy's "Chocolate Valley"--a mouth watering experience Skating the world's largest ice rink at Ottawa's winter festival Swinging over the edge of the world in Ecuador A family-friendly getaway to the best theme parks in the country An R&R weekend at a renowned spa in California's Napa Valley

The best photographs of the first 21 years of the 21st century take center stage in this incredible volume of National Geographic's world-famous imagery. In just two short decades of the 21st century, National Geographic has ushered in a new era of visual storytelling excellence, including innovations in digital, drone, and smartphone photography, and reached out to a global audience through one of the world's most popular Instagram accounts, @NatGeo. In these 21 years, photography has transformed from a rarefied discipline to a universal medium of communication, available in the palm of everyone with a mobile phone. Through it all, National Geographic has remained at the forefront, shining a light on the beauty, wonder, and heartbreak of the world. A remarkable collection, The 21st Century curates more than 250 of the very best, most impactful National Geographic images across print, digital, and social media, celebrating: Extraordinary wildlife Unique cultures around the world Beautiful landscapes One-of-a-kind portrait photography And behind-the-shot stories from celebrated National Geographic photographers like Joel Sartore, Nick Nichols, Jodi Cobb, Anand Varma, and Evgenia Arbugaeva. Spanning the remarkable moments year-by-year from 2000 to 2021, The 21st Century is a beautiful, giftable, and important record of our rapidly changing world--a treasury you'll want to keep on the coffee table and turn to again and again.