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National Geographic's Alps Adventure Map is designed to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers with its durability and accurate information. This folded map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within the region. The map includes the locations of cities and towns with a user-friendly index, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for major highways, main roads, and tracks and trails for those seeking to explore more remote regions. Each Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough - capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel. Each is two-sided and can be folded to a packable size of 235 x 108 mm; unfolded size is 965 x 660 mm.

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AdventureMaps provide global travellers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within the country. Each map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof and tear-resistant. Along with overview and detail maps, the Annapurna, Nepal map features a Trails Illustrated folded topographic map with trekking routes from Pokhara along Marsyandi River, Thorung Pass, Kali Gandaki River; Annapura Sanctuary; Full map of Nepal; Detailed map of Kathmandu.

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In this information packed guide, uncover the best walking, biking, and hiking trails in US states, along with other outdoor activities including birdwatching, outdoor yoga, ziplining, kayaking, forest bathing, skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, and so much more. Consider experiencing: An Instagram-worthy stroll through the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden in Connecticut, A beginner-friendly horseback ride from vineyard to vineyard in Virginia, A waterfall-filled hike in Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, where you’ll wind through 18 breathtaking canyons, A birdwatching trip just outside the Manhattan skyline in Brooklyn's nature preserves, An accessible trail along the south rim of Arizona's Grand Canyon, A 30-mile bike ride along Copper Harbor Trails in Michigan, Canyoneering through Moab, Utah’s slot canyons and ancient ruins, Ziplining across an Olympic course in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Taking on class IV rapids in the rushing waters of West Virginia. Featuring 20 activities in every American state geared to a wide range of experience levels, as well as family-friendly activities and accessible options with inclusion in mind, this beautifully illustrated book will make it difficult to stay indoors - and it will inspire you to create your own bucket list of exhilarating adventures. So get ready to get out there!

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This powerful book from National Geographic plumbs its iconic Image Collection to showcase the history of women around the world. Filled with 400-plus stunning photographs from more than 30 countries taken over the past 130 years, each page creates a searing portrait of what it means to be female. Shot by famed National Geographic photographers like Lindsay Addario, Erika Larsen, and Amy Vitale, this provocative collection examines women’s lifestyles across world cultures, from historic suffragette images to the haunting green-eyed “Afghan girl.” Featuring interviews with activists and personalities including Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ellen Pao, the book illustrates where women have been, where they are now, and where they are going. Here, at last, is definitive proof that the future is female.

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Drawn from National Geographic's unparalleled image collection, the photographs in this breathtaking volume celebrate the vibrant beauty and rich cultural heritage of Egypt on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tuts tomb. Egypt’s rich history astonishes us again and again with priceless treasures, exquisite craftsmanship, and a bounty of artifacts that enables us to envision the past with extraordinary detail. It is an epic saga 5,000 years in the making, and one that National Geographic has covered for more than a century. This magnificent book, published to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, portrays the hallowed country’s most remarkable achievements, viewed through decades of discovery chronicled in National Geographic magazine. From the breathless opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922 to the astonishing find of perfectly preserved boats, entombed for eternity near Giza’s pyramid, here is the story of a proud and dynamic empire that changed the world; its colossal architecture and imposing statues force us to re-think the engineering limitations of the world before modern tools were available. Documenting a series of incredible discoveries—including a complex of royal graves filled with dazzling gold artifacts at the ancient city of Tanis, intriguing clues to the life and times of Cleopatra, and newly uncovered traces of Alexandria, Abydos, and other fabled sites—Treasures of Egypt embodies the culture’s most fascinating historical milestones. Filled with vivid photographs, revealing time lines, and profiles of major explorers in the field, this exquisite book will inform and inspire.

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Hundreds of oversized images of the world's most spectacular destinations are featured along with service information on the best and most authentic ways to experience them. A candy box full of visual delights, this book will inspire tangible ideas for everyone's next great trip. National Geographic takes you on a photographic tour of our world in this spellbinding new coffee table travel gift book. Hundreds of Earth's most breathtaking locales are illustrated with vivid, oversized full-color images taken by Nat Geo's world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture. Loaded with hard service information for each location, Destinations of a Lifetime has it all: when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do to ensure the most enriching and authentic experience.

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National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader. Come along on an adventure through the rain forest! Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text, Swing, Sloth! will enchant children who are just beginning their reading journey. Level 1: Early Reader books contain simple sentences and are just right for kids who can decode with ease and are beginning to read fluently. They are ideal for readers of Yellow and Blue book bands for guided reading. For another National Geographic Level 1 Reader, try Play, Kitty! (9780008266516).

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National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across four reading levels. From dazzling gemstones to sparkling crystals to molten lava, this brilliantly illustrated book introduces children to the exciting world of rocks and minerals, including both the building blocks and the bling. This level 3 reader, written in easy-to-grasp text, will help cultivate the geologists of tomorrow! Level 3: Becoming independentBest suited to kids who are ready for complex sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold books.

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Waterproof, tear-resistant travel map. The France Adventure Map is combined with a Paris Destination City map in this Map Pack bundle. The France map is filled with interesting places to visit throughout this history filled and varied country. From the shores of the English Channel to the plains made famous by van Gogh to the mountains of the Alps and Pyrenees this map covers it all. Combine the Adventure Map of France with a beautifully detailed map of Paris and you have the perfect travel companion for your trip to the land of the wine, palaces, and stunning landscapes.

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National Geographic Adventure Maps are the most authoritative maps for touring international destinations. Each waterproof and tear-resistant map provides travellers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting points of interest for those venturing outside city centres. Visit Namibia with this National Geographic Adventure Map.

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