Jupiter: The Moon King
The huge planet has 61 moons—so far.
Siberian Survivor
Can Siberian tigers outrun extinction?
Land of the Rings
Tiny New Zealand has become a big star.
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Learn more about topics covered in National Geographic Explorer. (Note: Some links take you off the National Geographic website.)
BASEBALL
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
While many American men were fighting World War II, this women's baseball league was formed. This site tells the story of the league and its players.
Library of Congress: Jackie Robinson
Photos and documents highlight the career of Jackie Robinson and the story of baseball's integration.
Major League Baseball: Negro Leagues
Before Jackie Robinson's historic career with the Dodgers, many of baseball's most talented stars played in the Negro Leagues. Read their stories on this site.
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Meet the greatest baseball stars of all time and celebrate the history of the national pastime.
Nationalpastime.com
Find out what happened on this date in baseball history.
The World Series
Who won the World Series in 1955? Who was the Most Valuable Player in 1993? Get the answers from this handy Information Please site.
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MAP MYSTERY
National Geographic Xpeditions Atlas
These printable maps are great for geography lessons or homework help.
National Geographic MapMachine
Map any place on Earth with this interactive atlas.
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SPIDERS
Quick Flick: Spiders
What has eight legs, eight eyes, and shops for food on the web? Spiders, of course!
eNature: Field Guide to Spiders and Insects
Find pictures and information on nearly 300 species of insects and arachnids.
Tarantulas: Terrible or Terrific
Looking for a new pet? This page has everything you need to know about adopting a cute, cuddly tarantula.
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LEMURS
National Geographic Creature Feature: Ring-Tailed Lemur
Learn more about these mysterious African animals, with cool sights and sounds.
National Geographic: Madagascar
Meet some of the other amazing animals on this wild island.
NG News: Is This the Smallest Primate on Earth?
Read an interview with a scientist who found a rare new lemur species.
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HABITAT CONTEST
Geography Action: Habitats
Find K-12 lesson plans, overviews of different biomes, habitat photos, and more. Challenge your pupils to take the Habitat Hero Pledge.
Habitat Hero Contest
Schoolyard habitats are sprouting across America. Enter the competition, and your school could win $1,000 to create one too.
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SCAVENGER HUNT
Ghosts in the Castle
Wander the halls of a haunted medieval castle. Listen carefully: These ghosts have stories to tell about castle life.
Scavenger Hunt
The haunted castle holds many secrets about life in the Middle Ages. Challenge your students to find them.
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HISPANIC HERITAGE
Education World
Activities weave Hispanic Heritage Month into your social studies, language arts, and even math lessons. Links take you to biographies and other resources.
National Park Service
Learn how historic sites and national parks can help students grasp "the ingenuity, creativity, cultural, and political experiences of Hispanic Americans."
Scholastic: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Find lesson plans, activities, work sheets, and more.
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RESOURCES
National Geographic: Education Guide
Get lesson plans, learn how to contact the Geography Teaching Alliance in your state, get information on grants, and much more.
National Geographic: Teacher Store
Find a world of resources, order a FREE copy of our K-12 catalog, or visit the extension sites for our Windows on Literacy and Reading Expeditions books.
National Geographic–Roper 2002 Global Geographic Literacy Survey
This project assessed the geographic knowledge of 18-to-24-year-olds in nine countries. See the results and brave some sample questions.
National Geographic: GeoSpy
You and your students can test your geography knowledge with this fun interactive game.
National Geographic: News
From archaeology to zoology, there's always something new and interesting to explore.
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