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National Geographic Winter 2021 WINTER 2021 TITLES (MARCH - APRIL) National Geographic Winter 2021 - PAGE 1 Cosmic Queries StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going Neil DeGrasse Tyson, James Trefil Key Selling Points STAR AUTHOR WITH HUGE REACH: Neil deGrasse Tyson is the nation's leading astrophysicist, with multiple New York Times bestsellers to his name. He frequently appears on major news networks and pop-culture offerings like The Daily Show, Late Night with Stephen Colbert, and The Joe Rogan Experience. Tyson was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential Persons in the World in 2007. His personal Twitter has a following of 13.9 million, and his tweets frequently make headline news. STRONG PRESS POTENTIAL: The StarTalk brand has its own celebrity power, with a combined social media following of nearly 720,000. The powerhouse podcast, along with Tyson's A-list national television contacts, will lend enormous support to this title. STRONG CROSS PLATFORM SUPPORT: The book's content provides plenty of cutting-edge material for editorial features in National Geographic magazine and National Geographic 9781426221774 National Geographic digital. 1426221770 Pub Date: 3/2/2021 SEQUEL TO TOP-SELLING TITLE: This is a follow-up to StarTalk, NG's successful first $30.00/$38.00 Can. entry with Neil deGrasse Tyson, which has netted 86k for all editions, as well as more Hardcover than 100,000 copies of a YA version sold through Scholastic. 312 Pages Carton Qty: 20 Print Run: 150K Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 to 17 Summary Science / Physics Catalog Copy: SCI005000 For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast. In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia--How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?--and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories. Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire readers of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos. Contributor Bio Author Bio: Legendary astrophysicist NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON is the host of the popular podcast StarTalk Radio and Emmy award-winning National Geographic Channel shows StarTalk and Cosmos. He earned his BA in physics from Harvard and his Ph.D. in astrophysics from Columbia. The author of more than a dozen books, including the best-selling Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Tyson is the first Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children. Facebook: Neil deGrasse Tyson. Instagram: @neildegrassetyson. Twitter: @neiltyson. JAMES TREFIL, Clarence J. Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University, is internationally recognized not only as a distinguished scientist but also as an expert in making complex scientific ideas understandable. He is the author of numerous magazine articles and books on science for the general public, including both editions of National Geographic's highly successful Space Atlas. He lives in Fairfax, Virginia, with his wife. National Geographic Winter 2021 - PAGE 2 Gory Details Adventures From the Dark Side of Science Erika Engelhaupt, Briony Morrow-Cribbs Key Selling Points MEDIAGENIC CONTENT: With topics ranging from space exploration to animal behavior, each chapter offers entries that make for great "did you know" and "fun fact" trivia, perfect for radio, podcast, and TV promotion. STRONG, BOOK-BUYING AUDIENCE: This book will appeal to pop-science readers, including fans of bestsellers like I Contain Multitudes, Bonk, Wicked Plants, A Poisoner's Handbook, and Randall Munroe's What If? CORE NG CONTENT: Curated from the popular Gory Details vertical on NG.com, this book embodies a key content area for National Geographic. The column is a regular source of press opportunities: The article "Would Your Dog Eat You If I Died" was read by nearly a million readers, and more than 300,000 NG.com viewers read Engelhaupt's Gory Detail post on space periods. National Geographic 9781426220975 1426220979 CROSS-PLATFORM OPPORTUNITIES: This book offers a chance to expand the Pub Date: 3/2/2021 eponymous blog, as well as other opportunities across National Geographic. $26.00/$35.00 Can. Hardcover 336 Pages Summary Carton Qty: 32 Catalog Copy: Filled to the brim with far-out facts, this wickedly informative narrative Print Run: 30K Science / Life Sciences from the author of National Geographic's popular Gory Details blog takes us on a SCI086000 fascinating journey through an astonishing new reality. Blending humor and 8.6 in H | 5.9 in W | 1.4 in T | 0.9 journalism in the tradition of Mary Roach, acclaimed science reporter Erika Engelhaupt lb Wt investigates the gross, strange, and morbid absurdities of our bodies and our universe. From the research biologist who stung himself with every conceivable insect to the world's most murderous mammals, this entertaining book explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring interviews with leading researchers in the field and a large dose of wit, this provocative book reveals the most intriguing real-world applications of science in all their glory. Contributor Bio Author Bio: ERIKA ENGELHAUPT has spent more than a decade writing and editing for top science magazines, newspapers, and websites, including National Geographic, Science News, Scientific America, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and NPR. Her love of storytelling has also brought her to the stage, where she's appeared in comedy clubs and on podcasts like The Story Collider. The author of National Geographic's acclaimed "Gory Details" blog, she lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. National Geographic Winter 2021 - PAGE 3 Secrets of the Whales Brian Skerry Key Selling Points TIES IN TO MAJOR NEW NGC SERIES: This exquisite book will coincide with the premiere of Planet of the Whales, a major new documentary series on the National Geographic Channel, executive-produced by James Cameron. APPEALING, MEDIAGENIC AUTHOR/PHOTOGRAPHER: Brian Skerry, a beloved NGM photojournalist and author of two acclaimed photography books, is a press pro with great contacts and television presence. This project has been his focus for the past three years, and he will travel the world to promote it. BELOVED TOPIC: The world has turned its attention to whales, a beloved mammal, National Geographic time and again, including in the acclaimed documentary Blackfish and in shows like 9781426221873 Blue Planet. 1426221878 Pub Date: 4/6/2021 $35.00/$44.00 Can. STRONG CROSS-PLATFORM SUPPORT: Along with NGC's Planet of the Whales, this Hardcover story will be a major feature in NGM, as well as a prime source of digital content 192 Pages (including articles, listicles, photo slideshows, and video) to support larger Year of the Carton Qty: 40 Ocean initiative. Nature / Animals NAT012000 CORE NG CONTENT: This remarkable photography collection explores key topics for National Geographic, including animals, science, and conservation. Summary Catalog Copy: This provocative book of photography offers bold new insight into the lives of the world's largest mammals, along with their complex societies. In these pages, we learn that whales share an amazing ability to learn and adapt to opportunities, from specialized feeding strategies to parenting techniques. There is also evidence of deeper, cultural elements of whale identity, from unique dialects to matrilineal societies to organized social customs like singing contests. Featuring the arresting underwater images of Brian Skerry, who has explored and documented oceans for over four decades, this book will document these alluring creatures in all their glory--and demonstrate how these majestic creatures can teach us about ourselves and our planet. Contributor Bio Author Bio: BRAIN SKERRY is a photojournalist specializing in marine wildlife and underwater environments. Since 1998 he has been a contract photographer for National Geographic. In 2014 he was named a National Geographic Photography Fellow. In 2015 he was named a Nikon Ambassador, and in 2017 the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year. An award-winning photographer, Skerry is praised worldwide for his aesthetic sense as well as his journalistic drive for relevance. He lives in York, Maine. Twitter: @Brian_Skerry. Instagram: @BrianSkerry. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-Skerry/145684658791299 National Geographic Winter 2021 - PAGE 4 More Bad Days in History The Delightfully Dismal, Day-by-Day Saga of Ignominy, Idiocy, and Incompetence Continues Michael Farquhar Key Selling Points NEXT IN A BELOVED SERIES: Back by popular demand, this hilarious narrative is the follow-up to Farquhar's first book with National Geographic, which sold 45,560 copies across HC, TP, and EB editions. EXPERT AUTHOR: As a journalist for the Washington Post and author of numerous historical narratives, Farquhar is an acclaimed history authority and mediagenic author in this field. APPEALING PACKAGE: Filled with whimsical line drawings,
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