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Siberian Survivor
For years, it looked bad for Siberian tigers. Their habitat was vanishing—and so were they. But now there's some good news for these big cats. They're making a comeback!


	LAND OF THE RINGS The Lord of the Rings movies are filled with great heroes and monstrous villains. They are also filled with the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand, where the films were made. The South Pacific nation was transformed into the fictional land of Middle Earth. Read more on page 4 of our November-December 2003 issue. Explore More >> National Geographic Beyond the Movie: Lord of the Rings Learn about the history and myths that inspired the story of The Lord of the Rings. >> The Lord of the Rings The official site of the Lord of the Rings movies gives you a behind-the-scenes look.


	JUPITER: THE MOON KING Jupiter isn't just the largest planet in the solar system. It also has the most moons. There are 61 that we know about—and there may even be more! You can visit some of them on page 11 of our November-December 2003 issue. Explore More Kate Boehm Nyquist, Exploring Space (National Geographic, 2002) Steve Tomecek, Jump Into Science: Stars (National Geographic, 2003) >>Games: Explorer 2202 Can you be the first to orbit all nine planets? >> National Geographic Virtual Solar System One sun, nine planets—explore them all in 3-D. >>Galileo Project The mission of the Galileo spacecraft was to explore and photograph Jupiter and its moons. >>NASA: Solar System Get pictures, video, and cool information on all of NASA's latest explorations.


	BIG DEAL In 1803 U.S. President Thomas Jefferson made a really big deal. He purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million. The deal doubled America's size. It also brought us many natural wonders and cultural treasures. Read more on page 22 of our November-December issue. Explore More Rhoda Blumberg, What's the Deal: Jefferson, Napoleonand the Louisiana Purchase (National Geographic, 1998) Rosalyn Schanzer, How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis & Clark (National Geographic, 1997) >>Online Adventure: Lewis and Clark Two of the greatest explorers in U.S. history need your help! Face the challenges and hard choices of exploring the American frontier. >>National Geographic: Lewis and Clark Join Lewis and Clark on their historic journey across America's west with an interactive map, timeline, and journals.