National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Learn about the 50 states in this book filled with facts, maps and colorful pictures.

Retells the stories of three animal rescues, including two orphaned leopards, a sea turtle, and a loon.

Get ready to sink your teeth into more epic animal matchups in this exciting sequel to Animal Smackdown, where even more awesome creature contenders go head-to-head to see who reigns supreme! A great white shark vs. a saltwater crocodile battling it out for fiercest predator? An elephant vs. a bottlenose dolphin in a battle of smarts? An arctic fox vs. a sea otter getting into fisticuffs for fluffiest critter? Wait till you get the 360-degree lowdown...

Jill Esbaum's rollicking, rhyming text meets lively National Geographic photography in this wonderfully playful picture book that showcases a broad assortment of adorable baby animals and celebrates their glorious diversity.

Showcasing America's spectacular park system from coast to coast, ATLAS OF THE NATIONAL PARKS is richly illustrated with an inspiring and informative collection of maps, and photographs. Informative text and state-of-the-art graphics provide an up-close look at what makes the parks special. Some highlights include: authoritative park maps and graphics, sidebars on wildlife, landmarks, and ecosystems, and features on each of the 60+ parks.

In addition to the lavishly illustrated drives with full page descriptions, the editors have included additional lists of recommendations such as "The top 10 drivers' drives," "The top 10 spectacular bridges," The top 10 lakeside drives," "The top 10 music drives," and more. The drives vary. Some are routes through spectacular landscapes or leisurely journeys of discovery; some are short day trips; others are legendary long-distance odysseys. Additional...