Includes index

The great unknow : a geographer's society becomes National Geographic
The world in pictures
Round Earth, flat paper : cartography at National Geographic
Scenes from every land : a magazine is born
The world in pictures
Violent Earth : depicting a disturbed, and often disturbing, planet
Far-off, rugged places : correspondents take to the field
The world in pictures
The romance of travel : opening a window on the world
Fly me to the Moon : new directions at National Geographic
The world in pictures
Wild lives of wildlif : extraordinary nature photography
Toward a better stewardship : a grittier era of photojournalism takes hold
The world in pictures
Science of the times : imagery on the edge of tomorrow
Geodiversity : inspiring exploration, conservation, and connection
The world in pictures
Parting shots : exploring our shared humanity

"Featuring show-stopping imagery and thrilling behind-the-scenes tales, National Geographic 125 Years captures the heart of National Geographic's fascinating history, from its earliest days as a scientific club to its growth into one of the world's largest geographic organizations. The book reveals how much we've come to know about our fascinating world through the pages and unforgettable imagery of National Geographic, and taps key voices from the forefront of ocean and space exploration, climate science, archaeology, mountaineering, and many other disciplines to peer with us over the horizon and see where we are heading in the future. Organized thematically, chapters focus on major accomplishments in each of the three realms of Earth, Sea, and Sky (featured on the National Geographic flag). Author Mark Collins Jenkins will present the subject matter chronologically, focusing on great leaps forward that dramatically changed our understanding of the planet, from summiting Everest to landing on the moon to discovering Titanic. Sidebars will feature famous names including Jared Diamond, Sylvia Earle, Buzz Aldrin, Bob Ballard, Jane Goodall and more, contributing thoughts about big questions of exploration, key frontiers in research, and enduring mysteries. We'll ask beloved characters like Zahi Hawass whether or not there's anything left to be discovered in the Valley of the Kings; Paul Sereno if we'll be able to create a dinosaur from DNA; Jared Diamond when society faces the next "collapse;" and many more questions designed to be relevant for many years to come. The focus throughout the book will be on the impact the National Geographic Society has made on the world and how it has reported and reflected a dramatically changing planet, not an insider's account of internal affairs. Special galleries between each of the sections will focus on storytelling techniques pioneered by National Geographic, including photography, television, and digital reportage. These will offer behind-the-scenes glimpses at the process of telling the greatest stories on earth"-- Provided by publisher.