In 1803, when the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France (for a scant $15 million), it doubled the size of the young country. Stretching north from New Orleans to the Canadian border and westward from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains, the area contained over 800,000 square miles. That same year, President Thomas Jefferson designated two young men Meriweather Lewis and William Clark as leaders of an expedition to explore this vast new acquisition, as well as other lands of the West. In the spring of 1804, the two men and an intrepid band of hunters, carpenters,...
In 1803, when the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France (for a scant $15 million), it doubled the size of the young country. Str...
At the end of the thirteenth century, the oppressed people of Scotland rebelled against their despised English ruler, Edward Longshanks. In Freedom's Cause recounts the Scots' desperate but ultimately triumphant struggle in the face of overwhelming odds a hard-fought series of battles conducted under the leadership of William Wallace and Robert Bruce. Time has burnished the feats of these great heroes to mythic proportions, but Wallace and Bruce were real people. This gripping tale of courage, loyalty, and ingenuity recounts their deeds within an accurate historical context. Readers...
At the end of the thirteenth century, the oppressed people of Scotland rebelled against their despised English ruler, Edward Longshanks. In Freedom...
Chebron, the young son of an Egyptian high priest, and Amuba, a young slave in the boy's household, are close friends; but their lives are greatly altered when Chebron accidentally kills a cat, an animal held sacred by the ancient Egyptians. Forced to flee for their safety, the boys and their companions begin a long and dangerous journey. A thrilling adventure story, this is also a tale packed with historical facts. Among other fascinating details, young readers learn about the Egyptian religion and geography, how the Nile was used for irrigation, and how the Egyptians made war and were...
Chebron, the young son of an Egyptian high priest, and Amuba, a young slave in the boy's household, are close friends; but their lives are greatly alt...
The Philippines, an archipelago of over 7,000 islands in southeast Asia, offer an extraordinary fusion of cultures and rich biodiversity. National Geographic's Philippines Adventure Map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective in a highly functional travel tool. Each of the three principal geographic divisions of the country - Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao - are detailed. The front side of the print map shows Luzon and includes an inset of the Batanes province. The Visayan Islands, Mindanao, and an...
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The Philippines, an archipelago of over 7,000 islands in southeast Asia, offer an extraordinar...
Explore the Land of the Rising Sun with National Geographic's expertly researched Japan Adventure Map. The user-friendly design combined with unparalleled detail provides adventure travelers the ultimate tool for exploring this island nation. Coverage includes the four main islands of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, as well as the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula. Inset maps cover Okinawa and many of the other Ryukyu Islands. Some popular destinations include the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara, Mount Fuji, the Hiroshima...
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Explore the Land of the Rising Sun with National Geographic's expertly researched Japan Advent...
National Geographic's Israel Adventure Map is the perfect travel companion for Holy Land adventure travelers. This expertly researched map details the country with unparalleled information not found in traditional road maps. Hundreds of diverse and unique recreational, ecological, cultural, and historic destinations are pinpointed, including many hidden gems, such as Islamic and Jewish sacred sites, churches, mosques, archeological site, beaches, hotels, hostels, airports and harbors. A clearly marked network of both primary and...
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National Geographic's Israel Adventure Map is the perfect travel companion for Holy Land adven...
Explore the diverse and iconic landscapes and many unique recreation activities available in this exciting country with National Geographic's Kenya Adventure Map. Designed to meet the needs of adventure travelers with its detailed, accurate information, this map includes the location of cities and towns with a user-friendly index and a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for expressways and roads. Scenic routes, four-wheel-drive tracks, and other trails are shown for those seeking to explore more remote...
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Explore the diverse and iconic landscapes and many unique recreation activities available in t...
Home to Mount Kilimanjaro and some of Africa's most popular safaris, Tanzania has bountiful opportunities for adventure travelers. Covering the region with unparalleled detail is National Geographic's Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi Adventure Map. This expertly researched map combines topographical information, points of interest and a road network, making it the most comprehensive map available and the perfect compliment to any guidebook. The map's front side covers the western half of Tanzania and the entirety of Rwanda and Burundi, along...
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Home to Mount Kilimanjaro and some of Africa's most popular safaris, Tanzania has bountiful op...
National Geographic's Botswana Adventure Map is expertly researched and contains an abundance of specialized content to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers, making it the perfect compliment to any tour book. The country is covered with unparalleled detail along with bordering areas of Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. A user-friendly index of towns and protected areas, along with a clearly marked road network, complete with road designations and distances, will guide you to your destination. Tracks and smaller roads...
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National Geographic's Botswana Adventure Map is expertly researched and contains an abundance ...
Let National Geographic's Bolivia Adventure Map guide you as you explore this South American country with one of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world. Quickly find your destination with the aid of a user-friendly index of cities, towns and protected areas. Then plan your route using the mapped road network, complete with distances and designations for major and secondary roads as well as tracks and trails for those seeking to travel off the beaten path. Other travel network features include airports, airfields, railroads,...
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Let National Geographic's Bolivia Adventure Map guide you as you explore this South American c...
