National Geographic: 351 books

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Mission to Mars

My Vision for Space Exploration

by Buzz Aldrin, Leonard David
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013

Can astronauts reach Mars by 2035? Absolutely, says Buzz Aldrin, one of the first men to walk on the moon. Celebrated astronaut, brilliant engineer, bestselling author, Aldrin believes it is not only possibly but vital to America’s future to keep pushing the space frontier outward for the sake of...
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Glimpsing Heaven

The Stories and Science of Life After Death

by Judy Bachrach
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014

If you caught a glimpse of heaven, would you choose to come back to life? Investigative journalist Judy Bachrach has collected accounts of those who died and then returned to life with lucid, vivid memories of what occurred while they were dead, and the conclusions are astonishing. Clinical death—the...
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by Jill Esbaum
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2018

In this charming picture book for preschoolers, curious kids will learn all about the amazing underwater world of coral reefs and the animals that live there. From sea stars to seahorses to sharks, young readers will be amazed by the diversity of life in coral reefs and by the wonders of our...
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Ghosts of Tsavo

Stalking the Mystery Lions of East Africa

by Philip Caputo
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2009

1898, Tsavo River Kenya, the British Empire has employed 140 workers to build a railroad bridge. The bridge's construction comes to a violent halt when two maneless lions devour all 140 workers in a savage feeding frenzy that would make headlines—and history—all over the world. Caputo's Ghosts...
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Ten Prayers That Changed the World

Extraordinary Stories of Faith That Shaped the Course of History

by Jean-Pierre Isbouts
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016

From time immemorial, prayer has provided comfort in our darkest hours, stirred us to action beyond what we thought possible, and shown us the way through seemingly insurmountable challenges. In this engaging tour of world history, author and historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts takes us on an inspiring...
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Soul of a Lion

One Woman's Quest to Rescue Africa's Wildlife Refugees

by Barbara Bennett
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2010

For animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and the vast readership for gripping true-life stories, this African saga is a must-read adventure. It chronicles the unique Harnas Wildlife Foundation in Namibia, where Marieta van der Merwe and her family, former wealthy cattle farmers, have sold land to buy...
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Facing the Lion

Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna

by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton, Herman Viola
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2009

Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton gives American kids a firsthand look at growing up in Kenya as a member of a tribe of nomads whose livelihood centers on the raising and grazing of cattle. Readers share Lekuton's first encounter with a lion, the epitome of bravery in the warrior tradition. They follow his...
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by William Kittredge
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2011

For part of each of the last twenty years, much-loved essayist and fiction writer William Kittredge has ventured to the storied desert landscape of the American Southwest and immersed himself in the region's wide-ranging wonders and idiosyncrasies. Here Kittredge brings all this experience to bear...
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Thrive

Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way

by Dan Buettner
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2010

What makes us happy? It's not wealth, youth, beauty, or intelligence, says Dan Buettner. In fact, most of us have the keys within our grasp. Circling the globe to study the world's happiest populations, Buettner has spotted several common principles that can unlock the doors to true contentment with...
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The Blue Zones of Happiness

Lessons From the World's Happiest People

by Dan Buettner
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017

New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner reveals the surprising secrets of what makes the world's happiest places—and shows you how to apply these lessons to your own life. In this inspiring guide, you’ll find game-changing tools drawn from global research and expert insights for achieving...
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Science as a Contact Sport

Inside the Battle to Save Earth's Climate

by Stephen H. Schneider
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2009

It’s been nearly four decades since scientists first realized that global warming posed a potential threat to our planet. Why, if we knew of the threats way back in the Carter Administration, can’t we act decisively to limit greenhouse gases, deforestation, and catastrophic warming trends? Why...
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by Jane Wooldridge, Larry Bleiberg
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2011

Even in a weakened economy, research shows interest in travel is still strong and this book provides 100 great ways to satisfy your wanderlust without breaking the bank. Like the other books in this popular series, The 100 Best Affordable Vacations to Enrich Your Life features out of the ordinary...
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Tales From the Arabian Nights

Stories of Adventure, Magic, Love, and Betrayal

by Donna Jo Napoli
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2016

Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of princesses, kings, sailors, and genies come to life in a stunning retelling of the Arabian folk tales from One Thousand and One Nights and other collections, including those of Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves....
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by Jill Esbaum
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2014

The engaging Explore My World picture books invite kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud. In *Explore My World Snow Leopards, *curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about...
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