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Australia's cuddly-looking climbers are trying to hang on. But wildfires and habitat loss threaten their survival. Can Australians save these beloved marsupials?


	CLIMBING TO SUCCESS Kili Sherpa's school is a little different from yours. This veteran climber teaches mountaineering in Nepal. Some of his students will go on to climb Mount Everest, the world's tallest peak. Read about Kili, his people (the famous Sherpas), and his school on page 4 of our March 2003 issue. Explore More Broughton Coburn, Everest: Mountain Without Mercy (National Geographic, 1997) Broughton Coburn, Triumph on Everest: A Photobiography of Sir Edmund Hillary (National Geographic, 2000) Pete Takeda, Extreme Sports: Climb! (National Geographic, 2002) >> National Geographic: Everest and the Himalaya Find great articles, photos, and the news from Earth's highest peak. >> PBS: Everest Look at Mount Everest and the Himalaya through the lenses of culture, history, and science. And learn more about the Sherpas' amazing role as the backbone of Everest exploration. >> Everest: Roof of the World How do you make an IMAX film atop a huge, cold, deadly mountain? Carefully.


	JEANS: FROM MINES TO MALLS Strong and comfortable, these all-American pants became popular with miners, cowboys, and other hard workers during the 1800s. Years later, jeans became a hit with just about everyone else too. Step into the history of jeans on page 18 of our March 2003 issue. Explore More Alice Harris, The Blue Jean (PowerHouse, 2002) Maryann N. Weidt, Mr. Blue Jeans (First Avenue, 1992) >> Levi Strauss & Co. Learn how these rugged work pants became an American icon. >> YesterdayLand: Fashion Platform shoes, puka shells, leisure suits—sneak a peek at the clothes your parents are trying to forget.