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Jumping Into Science
Ever wonder why science matters? Go ski jumping and you’ll find out—fast.


	PUTTING WOMEN IN THE PICTURE Looking at the newspaper one day, sportswriter Jane Gottesman noticed something. Male athletes appeared in action shots taken during games or races. But photos often showed female athletes sitting still and looking pretty. Gottesman decided that people need to see women as real athletes. So she collected and published pictures of female competitors. Zoom in on sports photography on page 10 of our January-February issue. Explore More Jane Gottesman, Game Face: What Does a Female Athlete Look Like? (Random House, 2001) Sue Macy and Jane Gottesman, Play Like a Girl: A Celebration of Women in Sports (Henry Holt, 1999) >> Game Face See photographs of female athletes in action, learn where to see the "Game Face" exhibition, and more. >> Washington Post: Game Face This online gallery includes 24 photos along with quotations from female athletes. >> 100 Greatest Female Athletes Sports Illustrated for Women lists women sports stars of the 20th century. Each athlete gets a profile.


	MEET THE PARENTS Growing up in Antarctica can be "brrrutal." But emperor penguins know some cool ways to keep their chicks warm. Both moms and dads pitch in. There are even penguin day-care centers! Meet these royal, loyal birds on page 14 of our January-February issue. Explore More Susan Allport, A Natural History of Parenting: From Emperor Penguins to Reluctant Ewes (Harmony Books, 1997) Sabrina Crewe, The Penguin (Raintree/Steck-Vaughn, 1998) Betty Tatham, Penguin Chick (HarperCollins, 2002) >> Creature Feature: Emperor Penguins Watch emperor penguins on video, dive into fun facts about them, and find a wild postcard to send. >> The Penguin Page: Emperor Chill out with images, sounds, and video. Or get an overview of emperor penguins. >> Sea World/Busch Gardens Visit “the world’s only successful emperor penguin breeding colony outside the bird’s native home of Antarctica.” (Check out their penguin profile too.) >> Penguin Postcard Warm someone’s heart with our oh-so-cute photo of a penguin chick and its parent. >> PBS: Animal Super-Dads Meet other faithful fathers, from deer mice to water bugs.


	GEO NEWS: PRESIDENTIAL BIRTHPLACES When it comes to U.S. Presidents, Virginia is truly number one. The state has given birth to eight Presidents—including George Washington. Which state ranks second? And which two states are in a tie for third place? Check out the graph on page 2 of our January-February issue. Explore More Ann Bausum, Our Country's Presidents (National Geographic, 2001) Judith St. George, So You Want to Be President? (Philomel Books, 2000) >> Infoplease: Presidents Which President was born in Illinois? (Hint: It wasn't Lincoln.) Find the answer on this handy list.