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Hanging Out With Chimps
Journey to Africa with scientist Jane Goodall. Join her in exploring the world of chimpanzees. They're smart, social—and always surprising.


	SOCCER SMARTS Do you get a kick out of soccer? If so, you're not alone. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. It's also a fun way to learn some science. To help you improve your game, we got some tips from one of the biggest brains ever—Sir Isaac Newton. Learn how science can make you a winner on page 12 of our September issue. Explore More Glen Phelan, Using Force and Motion (National Geographic Reading Expeditions, 2002) >> U.S. Soccer Get the latest news from the U.S. Soccer Federation.


	GARANA'S STORY Ten-year-old Garana lives with her family in a camp for Afghan refugees. Her life is hard. There's no electricity or running water, and chores fill most of her day. Yet Garana finds time to have some fun too, and she hopes that Afghanistan's future will be brighter. Spend a day with Garana on page 18 of the September issue. Explore More Lois Raimondo, "Long Road Home" in National Geographic (June 2002) Deborah Ellis, The Breadwinner (Groundwood, 2001) Martin Ewans, Afghanistan: A Short History of Its People and Politics (HarperCollins, 2002) >> National Geographic: A Life Revealed In 1985 National Geographic ran a haunting cover photo of a girl fleeing Afghanistan. We couldn't find her again till 2002. Learn her amazing story. >> National Geographic: Faces of Afghanistan What was it like to live under the strict Taliban regime? Get the picture from this photo gallery. >> UNICEF: Back-to-School Kits Even small gifts can make a big difference to Aghan students. Just four dollars, for instance, equips a kid with pens, pencils, notebooks, ruler, and more. >> National Geographic: Help Afghan Girls Contributions will support educational opportunities for young women in Afghanistan.


	SPECIAL INTERVIEW: LAURA BUSH How's this for a field trip? We sent two of our readers to the White House! They interviewed the First Lady about her love of reading. And they peeked into the Oval Office. Join them on page 2 of our September issue. Explore More Ann Bausum, Our Country's Presidents (National Geographic, 2001) Judith St. George, So You Want to Be President? (Philomel Books, 2000) >> White House Kids Learn all about President and Mrs. Bush. Meet their pets. Tour the White House. And test your knowledge of presidential history. >> National Geographic: Inside the White House You've been elected President of the United States! Yes, you. So it's time to move into the Oval Office. >> National Book Festival "If you can't be with us in person [in Washington, D.C.]," says First Lady Laura Bush, "why not join us in spirit by visiting a nearby library?"