National Geographic.
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The remarkable woman at heart of the smash New York Times bestseller and Oscar-winning film Hidden Figures tells the full story of her life, including what it took to work at NASA, help land the first man on the moon, and live through a century of turmoil and change.
In 2015, at the age of 97, Katherine Johnson became a global celebrity. President Barack Obama awarded her the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom—the
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National Geographic Society
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English
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This atlas provides physical maps as well as thematic maps covering such aspects as population, food, minerals, climate, and energy. It combines state-of-the-art cartographic technology and information with dynamic and diverse physiographic and cultural content. The opening section, Ninety Years of Mapping at National Geographic, traces the founding of Geographic cartography to the present advances in technology and the practice of compiling and organizing...
5) Canyonlands
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2010]
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English
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Canyonlands is the little-known jewel of the American National Parks. The stark landscape contains more than 300,000 acres of desert wilderness, towering spires, and spectacular canyons. The rugged terrain is also a history book of time. Its stories stretch from the geologic forces that created this land, to the beginnings of life on earth and from ancient people, to the cowboys and outlaws of the Old West. Venture beyond the tourist hotspots to discover...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2010]
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English
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A comprehensive view of the spectacular California coastal area known as Big Sur, through the eyes of three intrinsically connected native creatures. Fly with the California condors and capture the panoramic view of Big Sur's many topside layers, and dive with California's sea otters to investigate life below the waves. Then, follow the stealthy mountain lions and see how the scavengers, the key-stone species and this top predator are all critical...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Hey, dolphin fin-atics! Get ready to dive into the world of your favorite fabulous marine mammals in this action-packed book chock-full of awesome facts, photos, and fun! Join National Geographic explorer and dolphin expert Justine Jackson-Ricketts to get the latest, most up-to-date dolphin intel straight from the field, plus fun facts, in-depth info, and awesome trivia about every kind of dolphin under the sun (and beneath the waves). It's the ultimate...
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Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2006.
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English
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On April 18, 1906, the greatest natural disaster in American history struck without warning. This is the terrifying and inspiring tale of a pitched battle between man and nature told by the stories of people who lived through it.
10) Brothers in war
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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'No black, no white, just soldiers,' declared Jack Benedick, a young, white lieutenant of the 9th Infantry's Charlie Company. In 1967, no other person would have ever uttered these liberating words, but Charlie Company was different, functioning largely free of radical prejudice. Boys of '67 recounts the spellbinding chronicle of one of the last combat infantry companies to be shipped off to the Vietnam War, their sacrifices, their bond, and their...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2008]
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English
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Travelers are showing a huge interest in the fast-growing sector known as experiential tourism--vacations that encompass heritage, culture, nature, ecology, and soft adventure. In the footsteps of the briskly selling The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life featuring North American destinations, our new title extends these ardent travelers' sights to global scale. From helping to build a health clinic in Tanzania to learning massage in Thailand...
13) Buzz Aldrin
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Blast off and experience humankind's first steps on the moon in this new biography about Buzz Aldrin. You'll learn about astronaut Aldrin's life -- his childhood, his work on NASA's Apollo 11 mission, and his dream to get humans to Mars. This biography tells a true hero's story. In addition to running text about his remarkable life and achievements, readers will find fun facts, quotes from Aldrin, and lots of amazing photographs. It's sure to captivate...
17) So cool! Sharks
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National Geographic Kids
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[2019]
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English
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Sharks are among the world's top predators, but that's just ONE reason why they are SO COOL. So who wouldn't want to hang out with them to learn more! These books blend awesome animal photos with silly quips and info that will delight young readers and animal enthusiasts. For example, kids can catch the hunting habits of a great white shark while learning that its true nature is as chill as a frozen fish stick. This is the perfect little reader to...
18) Penguins
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National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"They huddle up when it's cold, slide across the ice on their bellies, and waddle to and fro. Let's face it: Penguins are so cute! In this hilarious and awww-dorable series from National Geographic kids, your favorite cuddly critters get their time to shine! With dozens of playful pics, quirky quips, and fun facts, So cute! is the must-own collectible series for every animal lover!"--Page 4 of cover.
20) Ugly animals
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Learn about ugly animals and how their strange bodies help protect them.
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