NAT GEO AMAZING!: 100 People, Places, And Things

Amazing! brings to life the core topics of science, history, and cultures that have made National Geographic publications a staple in millions of homes for decades. But this energetic new approach lasers in on what's fascinating and fun right now: Amazing Animals: Tree-climbing goats of North Africa and the close friendship between a tiger and a pig; Interesting People: Daredevil unicyclists and the first blind mountain climber to summit Mt. Everest; Weird But True Facts: Did you know that cockroaches have at least 18 knees, or that your eyes move 80 times per second?; Ancient Discoveries, Modern Twists: A model of King Tut's real face looks out alongside his priceless mask - whose gold alone is estimated to be worth $113 million today; and, Natural Wonders: An underground crystal palace and a forest made completely of stone, each one captured through the photographic excellence you expect from National Geographic. The 100 most astonishing people, places, and things give more evidence that truth is stranger - and way more arresting - than fiction. This book will delight curious readers by delivering the stories they may not even know exist. Then the audience has the new option of getting further involved, through web links to engaging videos, world music, and the National Geographic community of photographers and explorers.