National Geographic Society (U.S.)

"This comprehensive atlas contains essential maps of the world, graphics illustrating timely themes, and flags and facts on every country"-- Provided by publisher.

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.

"Explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra--women who ruled with real power. What was so special about ancient Egypt that provided women this kind of access to the highest political office? What was it about these women that allowed them to transcend patriarchal obstacles? What did Egypt gain from its liberal reliance on female leadership, and could today's world learn from its example?"-- Provided by publisher....

Explores the causes of everyday weather phenomena, including how clouds form, why tornadoes twist, and how the sun helps life grow.

Drain the Oceans dives deep into the unknown a truly epic, truly original series that takes underwater adventure and earth science illustration into a whole new era. Ambitious exploration, advances in scientific research and innovative technology allow earth science and history to step forward to expose hidden evidence of the most amazing undersea mysteries, as never seen before.

The natural world is full of amazing and surprising stories. In this fascinating two-disc set, National Geographic recounts some incredible, heartwarming, and occasionally hilarious pairings of creatures who have put aside their differences to establish very unusual friendships. Watch as a hippo and a tortoise become pals, a lioness ₁adopts₂ an Oryx calf and an elephant in a sanctuary decide her best friend is a dog.

Provides five thousand facts about everything from water parks and hair to manners and fossils.