The National Geographic Society was founded in 1888, and is currently one of the world's largest non-profit scientific and educational organizations. National Geographic is dedicated to promoted international awareness of people and cultures as well as promoting conservation of the world's resources, both historical and natural. National Geographic offers maps and atlases, interactive media, television programs, educational initiatives, books and videos etc. to meet this goal. And of course, subscription to their wide selection of magazines, among them the National Geographic Kids, National Geographic Explorer Classroom, the Green Guide, Adventure Magazine and Travel Magazine.