National Geographic History Book

National Geographic History Book

Author: Marcus Cowper

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2011-10-18

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1426206798

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A chronological journey through world history from the beginnings of man becomes interactive with reproductions of historical documents, including pages from the Gutenberg Bible, William Shakespeare's will, and blueprints for the Titanic.


National Geographic Concise History of the World

National Geographic Concise History of the World

Author: Neil Kagan

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9780792283645

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A chronology of world history ranges from the dawn of humankind to the present day, examining important events, milestones, ideas, and personalities that occurred simultaneously in different regions of the world.


Drives of a Lifetime

Drives of a Lifetime

Author: National Geographic

Publisher: Disney Electronic Content

Published: 2014-10-08

Total Pages: 1066

ISBN-13: 1426210965

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National Geographic presents the great outdoors through the world’s best auto trips, for nature lovers, hikers, and adventurers. Pack your suitcase, load up the car, and head for the open road! This lavishly illustrated, hardcover travel planner and gift book gives you every bit of information you'll need to navigate 400 amazing driving routes in some of the world's most fascinating locales. This practical travel planner provides specific, in-depth descriptions of the sights each drive offers. A clear, detailed, easy-to-read map of each route. Useful information on the best time to travel. And insider tips to help you get the most out of every fabulous trip. Abundant sidebars call your attention to standout sights along the drive or entertaining background information on the region and its culture. While handy indeed as a planner, Drives of a Lifetime doubles as a full-color gift book with more than 200 dazzling, large-format photos and crisp, evocative text that will enchant armchair travelers. The book immerses you in the unique appeal and beauty of hundreds of inviting locales. Sample entries include the road to the spectacular ancient ruins in and around Angkor Wat in Cambodia; the Natchez Trace Parkway, along an ancient Native American trail through Mississippi; the scenic old coastal route from Dublin to Wexford in Ireland; an off-road dune drive in Dubai; the famous ocean views along the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia, Canada; the Winelands Route through South Africa's Western Cape; a drive among the incredible land formations in South Dakota's Badlands; and an archaeological tour through Syria. In addition, you'll find several fun Top Ten lists: skyscraping drives, Mediterranean island roads, African wildlife excursions, and more. Chapters organized by theme include Ultimate Road Trips, featuring famous drives such as Highway One down the California coast; Over Hill and Mountains; By Sea and Shore; The Road Less Traveled, highlighting unpaved an


Mysteries of History

Mysteries of History

Author: Robert Stewart

Publisher: National Geographic Kids

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780792262329

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Examines the evidence surrounding some of history's unsolved mysteries, from why the pyramids were built to whether or not there was a conspiracy to kill President John F. Kennedy.


National Geographic Essential Visual History of the Bible

National Geographic Essential Visual History of the Bible

Author:

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 9781426202179

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An illustrated history of the Bible provides detailed coverage of the Old and New Testaments, from the patriarchs to the epistles of Paul, and includes timelines and informational sidebars.


Our Continent

Our Continent

Author: National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13:

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The plant and animal life on this continent are described over a 4-billion-year time span.