One of the world's leading nonfiction publishers, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC has published more than 1,700 titles, featuring such categories as history, travel, nature, photography, space, science, health, biography, and memoir. A portion of its proceeds is used to fund exploration, conservation, and education through ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society.
“For those yearning to hit the road for the first time or maybe the
hundredth, National Geographic provides an alternative way to see
the wonders of the U.S. This incredible collection of photographs,
assembled from National Geographic's archives of more than 20
million images, begins with an introduction by historian and
best-selling author Jill Lepore describing Katharine Lee Bates’
journey across the U.S. in 1893. This tour by train inspired Bates
to write “America, the Beautiful,” the poem that became the
country’s unofficial anthem…Organized
geographically, America the Beautiful begins in the West as
stunning photographs guide readers from one region to another. Each
picture highlights the distinct landscape and unique culture of
every state and territory alongside a descriptive caption or
personal message from one of its well-known offspring: Barack
Obama, Maya Rudolph, Wayne Newton, Eva Longoria, and many
others. These aren't just beautiful images; they're momentary
encapsulations of people, wildlife, environment, and emotion at
their essence. Readers will be transported as they experience the
expansiveness of the nation and the connectedness of its people.”
–Booklist, Starred Review
“A photographic homage to the natural and cultural treasures of the
U.S…The consistently high-quality, striking photos are as diverse
as the country’s citizenry: aurora borealis shining over a
snow-covered Alaskan highway; scientists scaling a 3,200-year-old
tree in Sequoia National Park; bison and elk roaming the frozen
ranges of Wyoming; farmers harvesting wheat in Kansas; children
enjoying a fountain in Chicago’s Millennium Park; massive waves
crashing on the rocks next to Maine’s oldest lighthouse; Martin
Luther King Jr. standing with other civil rights leaders during the
1963 March on Washington; blues legend B.B. King playing in a small
club in Mississippi; and Mexican American students standing for the
Pledge of Allegiance in Brownsville, Texas. This outstanding
collection meets the high standards that readers have come to
expect from National Geographic, providing a wonderful
representation of the country’s rich and diverse culture, heritage,
and landscape. A stunning celebration of a country’s beauty.”
–Kirkus, Starred Review
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