The NGS Publications Index includes broad subject indexing to magazines, books,
films and videos, educational
products, map products, interactive
features, and newsletters
produced by the Society. For full text of articles or books, you
can purchase them in the National
Geographic Store or visit your local library.
Magazines
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
(1888 to present): The flagship
magazine of the National Geographic Society highlights the diversity
of the world’s lands and its inhabitants through spectacular
photography, personal narratives, and illustrative maps. The NGS
Publications Index lets you search for articles, map supplements,
and departments like Behind the Scenes, Editor Page, Flashback, Forum, Geographica, and On Assignment. International
editions are included in the NGS Publications Index.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
TRAVELER (1984 to present): This award-winning
travel magazine is packed with stories about vacation spots in
the U.S., Canada, and beyond. It features lavish photography and
practical advice on planning trips. International editions are
indexed as well.
National Geographic Society Research & Exploration (1985 to 1994): This interdisciplinary, scholarly journal was
dedicated to the work of physical, life, and social scientists on topics ranging from anthropology to zoology.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
WORLD (1975 to present): This award-winning magazine
for children ages 8 to 14 features learning adventures about the
things kids love: sports, science, animals, and what other children
are doing. The Japanese edition of WORLD, launched in 1999, is
included in the NGS Publications Index.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
ADVENTURE (1999 to present):
The newest National Geographic magazine highlights life on the
edge, with features on mountain climbing, kayaking, mountain biking,
underwater exploration, trekking, and more—plus practical
advice on finding the right gear and the best tour companies.
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Books
Books for adults (1917 to present): National Geographic publishes highly illustrated large-format and
standard-format books and softcover guides on a range of topics,
including archaeology, history, science, travel, wildlife, and the
wilderness. International versions of our books are included in
the NGS Publications Index.
Atlases (1898 to present): These include physical, political, and
historical atlases created by the Society’s renowned cartographers.
Children’s Books (1970 to present): Our books for age ranges 4 to 8 and
9 and older cover geography, science, animals, nature, and historical
fiction, and include a series of hand-assembled pop-up books and
a collection of atlases for young people. International editions
are noted in the NGS Publications Index.
National Geographic Society Research Reports (1890 to 1983): These
reports summarized research supported by the Society, including
the unearthing of Machu Picchu, treks to the North Pole, and the
work of such scientists as Jane Goodall, the Leakey family, and
Robert Ballard.
Purchase NGS Books at the NGS Store.
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Films and Videos
Television specials and home videos (1966 to present):
The videos are 59- to 90-minute color documentaries by world-famous
filmmakers originally broadcast as a part of National Geographic’s
award-winning television programming. Topics include adventure,
exploration, and wildlife. (Note: EXPLORER
television shows are not fully indexed).
Educational Films (1974 to present): These educational films complement
curricula for grade levels K-12/adult. The films are 12- to 32-minute
color and black-and-white videos in the areas of science, social
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Educational Products
The index includes listings for numerous items which have appeared
in the annual school publishing catalog. In addition to the
educational films noted above, there are CD-ROMs, curriculum
kits (including Kids Network), posters, software, transparencies,
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Map Products
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC supplement maps (1889 to present, including painting supplements):
From Alaska at the turn of the last century to the Balkans today, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC magazine
has published supplement maps covering all the geographic regions of the world, including ocean floors and outer space. Purchase
maps at the National Geographic Store.
Atlases (1898 to present): These include physical, political, and historical atlases created by the Society’s renowned cartographers.
Globes (1961 to present)
Trails Illustrated Maps and CD-ROMs (1993 to present)
Wall maps and desk maps
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nationalgeographic.com
Interactive features (1996 to present): The Society’s Web site has covered a remarkable variety of topics,
from pirates to the Brothers Grimm. If your search in the NGS
Publications Index turns up a Web page that interests you, jump
right to the online feature by clicking the link.
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Newsletters
National Geographic Society Connections (1996 to present): Mailed to members of the Grosvenor Council and other donors,
the newsletter reports on the activities of the council, recent expeditions, personnel changes, and geography-outreach programs.
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