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"This culinary guide reveals the best food experiences across all 50 states and Canada"--

"... showcases the stunning spaces closest to our nation's heart--from the woods in the Great Appalachian Valley that Davy Crockett once called home to the breathtaking sweep of California's Big Sur coast to the wilds of Alaska."--Provided by publisher.

Perfect for tour planning and on-the-ground use, this guide will prove indispensable on any expedition to explore Civil War history in America. Packed with color photographs, more than 600 historic battlefield and additional Civil War related sites, walking tours, 50 detailed maps, and the collective expertise of Civil War historians and dozens of park service experts, this handy, practical guide offers comprehensive information on the more than 384 sites recognized by the National Park Service as official battlefield locations, including the main Battlefield Sites, from Manassas to Appomattox Court House. In addition, this guide steers travelers to scores of additional little-seen and off-the-beaten path sites near the main battlefields. This guide helps travelers experience the Civil War chronologically, by location, or by campaign, experiencing the battles and skirmishes as the soldiers themselves would have encountered them: Follow Lee's march to Gettysburg or drive the Secession Trail through South Carolina. Walking tours provide visitors with detailed instructions, short histories, and a map so they can get out of the car and explore on foot. A history of individual parks is included, as well as books for further reading about specific figures or battles. A list of all of the Civil War battles in chronological order and a timeline of major events of the war puts the entire war in historical perspective. A complete list of all of the major campaigns as well as short biographies of key leaders and influential figures sheds light on the strategic maneuvers of the war. This travel guide is the perfect companion for any Civil War history exploration.

For thousands of years certain remote groups of native Chinese people have existed in near isolation. Separated from the mainstream world, these cultural communities have maintained the old ways of life. With the introduction of modern conveniences, they could disappear. What are these cultures? Can they be preserved before it's too late?

Featuring 250+ remarkable student images from more than 35 countries, this lush coffee table book celebrates 20 years of National Geographic’s legendary photo camp program, demonstrating the power of photography to elevate and inspire.“Photo camp inspires kids to be explorers…to explore their own world in a deeper way and ultimately change all of our worlds.” - Amy Toensing, National Geographic Society “Now I can tell a story using pictures. I can now let the world know what is happening here.” - Akuot Chol Mayak, Photo Camp South Sudan**For 20 years, National Geographic Photo Camps have brought together teens and young adults to experience a week of photography while being mentored by some of the most celebrated photographers in the world. The program is tailored expressly for the young people who most need a reprieve from such challenges as displacement, poverty, or other forms of strife. At first, the participants are characteristically reticent to expose their personal pain. But with coaching and community-building, they find their individual voices, articulating their fears and hopes in stunningly expressive photographs and deeply candid writing.  This inspiring book of photography unfolds as a series of topical chapters, organized around issues such as identity, community, conviction, and creativity. With arresting visual content and poignant storytelling, it will deliver an authentic portrait of how large numbers of young people around the world really live, told by the young people themselves. Filled with 250+ images that span 20 years and more than 35 countries, as well as alumni profiles and essays, this compelling work conveys the raw yearnings of youth—and imparts enduring lessons for the future.

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!Each of the 1,000 bucket list-worthy trips in this sumptuous volume has been carefully vetted and selected by the celebrated travel experts at National Geographic. On every page you’ll find new ways to experience beloved destinations, such as a family-friendly tour of Rome’s beloved ruins or a foodie tour of New York City, as well as hidden gems around the globe, including a cloud forest in the mountains of Ecuador and a kite surfing excursion off the coast of Spain. Plus, find detailed road trips to places near (Charleston, South Carolina) and far (a grand tour of Switzerland), along with top 10 lists from the best ski resorts to the best green hotels. Discover majestic nature escapes, family getaways, cultural hot spots, remarkable cityscapes, and one-of-a-kind thrills in this beautifully illustrated collection that will help you find your next exhilarating destination.So get ready to pack your bags...this inspired collection will leave ready to experience the ultimate travel adventure!

Discover the adventures located right in your own backyard! From exhilarating mountain biking trails and forest rope courses to easy day hikes and lake excursions, this comprehensive collection offers more than 1,000 exciting escapades to experience across the United States.In this information-packed guide, uncover the best walking, biking, and hiking trails in your home state, along with other outdoor activities including birdwatching, outdoor yoga, ziplining, kayaking, forest bathing, skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, and so much more. Consider experiencing:An Instagram-worthy stroll through the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden in ConnecticutA beginner-friendly horseback ride from vineyard to vineyard in VirginiaA waterfall-filled hike in Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, where you’ll wind through 18 breathtaking canyonsA birdwatching trip just outside the Manhattan skyline in Brooklyn's nature preservesAn accessible trail along the south rim of Arizona's Grand CanyonA 30-mile bike ride along Copper Harbor Trails in MichiganCanyoneering through Moab, Utah’s slot canyons and ancient ruinsZiplining across an Olympic course in Lake Tahoe, NevadaTaking on class IV rapids in the rushing waters of West VirginiaFeaturing  20 activities in every state geared to a wide range of experience levels, as well as family-friendly activities and accessible options with inclusion in mind, this beautifully illustrated book will make it difficult to stay indoors—and it will inspire you to create your own bucket list of exhilarating adventures. So get ready to get out there! The magic of the great outdoors is right in your own backyard.

National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are focused on experiential travel. Each book provides inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice for a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination. These books serve a readership of active, discerning travelers and supply information, historical context, and cultural interpretation not available on the Internet.National Geographic Traveler: Alaska is the travel partner you need to organize a visit to the boundless uncontaminated spaces of “the Great Land” of Alaska, the largest American state, where nature dominates with the highest number of mountains, glaciers, and pristine wildlife in the world. You can travel around Alaska in many ways, but more than half of visitors choose cruises to begin their adventure among glaciers, wildlife, and national parks, especially along the southern coasts in the panhandle, where it’s possible to travel through the legendary Inside Passage. Travelers can reach remote places on the mainland, the islands, and the mainland coast from Ketchikan to Skagway, as well as Vancouver or Seattle, from various landing ports. Visitors can rent cars, vans, and campers or use the Alaska Railroad to explore the immense hinterland or reach Denali National Park and Preserve, where caribou, wolves, moose, white bighorn sheep, and the iconic grizzly bear roam. Admire the unique scenery of the majestic Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, home to numerous glaciers overlooking the sea, on an unforgettable cruise or local ferry during the summer.

The National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are focused on experiential travel. Each book provides inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice for a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination. These books serve a readership of active, discerning travelers and supply information, historical context, and cultural interpretation not available on the Internet.National Geographic Traveler: Florence and Tuscany offers the best of Florence and Tuscany. Illustrations, history, and practical information allow you to learn much about the monuments of Florence, from the Duomo to Piazza della Signoria, museums and galleries, Renaissance palaces, and churches. After Florence, you can move toward Siena and San Gimignano, visit the Chianti region if you are a wine lover or the Apuan Alps for some excursions, or head to the south of the region to learn about the history and culture of the Etruscans on a beach holiday. In central-southern Tuscany, you can appreciate the abbeys, historic villages, and the sublime countryside, stopping in Pienza or Montalcino for excursions. Witness historical re-enactments and events and enjoy the pleasure of cooking, including wines are an inseparable part of the trip. Indulge in shopping for fashion, art, and antiques.

The world’s great cities are showcased in this exciting National Geographic series presenting must-do neighborhood itineraries, insider tips for visiting recommended sights, and indispensable information for the most enjoyable urban adventure imaginable.National Geographic Walking Guide New York shows you the most important destinations to visit, the most popular places of interest, and the best restaurants you don’t want to miss. Visit the island of Manhattan and its five neighborhoods, each with its own personalities and attractions. If you’re passionate about history, the southern tip of the island recalls the preeminent role of the city as a commercial port and destination for European immigrants. Retrace the literary splendor of the past by strolling through the quiet streets of Greenwich Village or follow in the footsteps of the alternative spirit of the East Village. Don’t miss the elite Upper East Side, home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park, the vast green area featured in more than 200 films, and the residential Upper West Side. Heights and Harlem are the best examples of urban redevelopment, while dynamic Brooklyn is the neighborhood that inspires Woody Allen. Pop into Brooklyn’s magnificent museums, Prospect Park, and the Botanical Garden, stopping at cozy bars and restaurants along the way.

The world’s great cities are showcased in this exciting National Geographic series presenting must-do neighborhood itineraries, insider tips for visiting recommended sights, and indispensable information for the most enjoyable urban adventure imaginable.National Geographic Walking Guide Berlin is the ideal tool to appreciate the quintessence of Berlin. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the city, split and diverse, revived around its historic center, and today its cultural scene is the liveliest in Europe. Berlin has completely changed, thanks to the work of the most important contemporary architects. However, its history lives on in the monuments of the Habsburg era, the reminiscences of the Cold War, and in the numerous museums and memorials.BRIEF VISITS: If you have only a day or a weekend available, children with you, or if you are looking for a little fun, we provide specialized as well as tailor-made tours dedicated to modern history and to the intrigues of espionage.DISTRICTS TOUR: Also included are seven step-by-step itineraries of the most important districts of Berlin, including the most important attractions in the city. While sightseeing, the main points of interest are highlighted on the map alongside important details for visitors and historical information. Main attractions range from a 13th-century old town on the river Spree and the political center along the grand boulevard, Unter den Linden, to the elegant royal district of Charlottenburg. Itineraries are offered for each district, and “In Detail” sections explore iconic places in depth. “This Is Berlin” sections explore interesting aspects of the city’s history, culture, and life. “The Best” sections suggest the can’t-miss places and activities in a city that offers infinite spaces, opportunities, and events to entertain visitors.

The world’s great cities are showcased in this exciting National Geographic series presenting must-do neighborhood itineraries, insider tips for visiting recommended sights, and indispensable information for the most enjoyable urban adventure imaginable.National Geographic Walking Guide Venice leads readers through the six districts (sestieri) of Venice, each with its own specific identity. Overlooking the Grand Canal, San Marco and San Polo are the ancient administrative and trading centers. North of San Polo, Cannaregio was the old Jewish quarter; Santa Croce, to the west, has the most beautiful churches in Venice. Dorsoduro, southwest of San Marco, is known for its art galleries, while Castello, to the east, was the city’s maritime center. The six chapters each open with an introduction followed by a map of the itinerary highlighting the route’s stages and providing detailed information on the various sites. Each visit to the district is supplemented by an in-depth “In Detail” section, aimed at an important site; a “This Is Venice” section, which provides information on a characteristic element of the neighborhood; and one “The Best” section, which groups the best sites by theme.CUSTOMIZED TOURS: The guide provides nine tailor-made tours, including everything from shopping, food and wine tastings, and evenings at the opera; admiring the facades of the buildings reflecting on the Grand Canal; day or weekend timelines to help you get the most out of a destination; and highlights for art lovers, good food and wine, and travellng with children.

Drawn from National Geographic's unparalleled image collection, the photographs in this breathtaking volume celebrate the vibrant beauty and rich cultural heritage of Egypt on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tuts tomb.

Compiled from the expert travel writers at National Geographic, Food Journeys of a Lifetime scours the globe for the world’s best dishes, markets, and restaurants that are worth travelling far and wide to savour.

This powerful photography collection, drawn from the celebrated National Geographic archive, reveals the lives of women from around the globe, accompanied by revelatory new interviews and portraits of contemporary trailblazers including Oprah Winfrey, Jane Goodall, and Christiane Amanpour.#MeToo. #GirlBoss. Time's Up. From Silicon Valley to politics and beyond, women are reshaping our world. Now, in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, this bold and inspiring book from National Geographic mines 130 years of photography to showcase their past, their present, and their future. With 400+ stunning images from more than 50 countries, each page of this glorious book offers compelling testimony about what it means to be female, from historic suffragettes to the haunting, green-eyed "Afghan girl." Organized around chapter themes like grit, love, and joy, the book features brand-new commentary from a wide swath of luminaries including Laura Bush, Gloria Allred, Roxane Gay, Melinda Gates, New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, and the founders of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements. Each is accompanied by a bold new portrait, shot by acclaimed NG photographer Erika Larsen. The ultimate coffee table book, this iconic collection provides definitive proof that the future is female.

"This record book for birders offers blanks for details of a lifetime of species sightings"--

"Kids are naturally curious. They want to know all about everything around them, near and far. And the completely updated Beginner's World Atlas is the perfect tool to introduce them to the people, places, and animals of the world. We have combined our world-famous mapmaking skills and color photography with input from specialists in geography education to create an atlas designed for kids ages 7 to 10."--

Do you LOVE your birthday and never want it to end? Keep the party spirit pumping all year with this mind-boggling book!Did you know that on each birthday, you are 31,536,000 seconds older than you were on your last birthday?

In this awesome poster and game book—the extension of a popular feature in National Geographic Kids magazine—youngsters get up close and personal with 11 of their favorite animals. Each spread features introductory information to animals like tigers, sea turtles, and wolves, and includes games, facts, and beautiful National Geographic pull-out posters. Kids will use these charming posters to decorate bedroom walls, brighten lockers, or share with friends. And their parents are sure to approve, because they view National Geographic as a reliable, trusted source of fun and learning.