Books, websites, and more from the National Geographic Society

Books, Maps, and DVDs

Dear Mr. President Unique and touching correspondence to U.S. Presidents throughout history.

Dear First Lady An amusing collection of letters that show how Americans have interacted with their First Ladies.

National Geographic Traveler: Washington DC Guide to the nation's capital, with maps, walking tours, and more.

The Bigger Picture Photographs taken by White House photographer Diana Walker.

Public and Private: Twenty Years of Photographing the Presidency A behind-the-scenes look at American Presidents.

Our Country's First Ladies Partners, hostesses, activists—learn about our country's famous First Ladies (children's book).

Our Country's Presidents Meet our nation's first 42 Presidents (children's book).

Inside the White House Video and DVD A revealing look inside the executive mansion.

North American City Destination Maps: Washington, DC Large-scale laminated city map, folded for easy carrying, with tourist and business travel locations and information.

Fun and Informative Links

Design Your Own Oval Office It's your chance to be President and put your personal touches on the Oval Office.

Photo of the Day: The American Flag Download a photo of Old Glory at the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa.

Inside the Presidency Go inside the President's private enclave that few outsiders ever experience. From the January 2009 issue of National Geographic.

Inside the Presidency Quiz Test your knowledge of the presidency.

Inside the Presidency Photo Gallery See Christopher Morris's photographs of the what goes on behind the President.

Photosynth: Lincoln Memorial and Capitol Building View this landmark in a program that stitches together a collection of photos and forms a panoramic image.