National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Presents world, regional, and thematic maps as well as photographic essays on each continent.

Examines historical developments in American life relating to geography. Includes 380 new maps and over 100 historical maps.

Describes how lion cubs are reared in the wild and some of the hardships they, and other animals like them, encounter.

Contains the latest data, maps of the world, and graphs as well as lively essays about the world, geography-themed games, crosswords, and picture puzzles.

Maps and text provide information on the geography, industries, and other vital facts of the countries of the world.

Brief text and pictures describe the habits and behavior of a variety of endangered animals. Cartoons explain some of the efforts being made to protect these animals.

Maps, photographs, illustrations, and text present information about the continents of the world.

This comprehensive historical atlas concentrates on the Mediterranean world but also shows what happened across the globe between A.D. 400 and 1500--from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Sumptuously illustrated, it features period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures, close-ups of intriguing artifacts, and rich landscape photographs. For every century, a signature city is spotlighted to represent that era's developments,...