National Geographic Explorer (Student Magazine)

Hubble’s Greatest Hits
Learn how the space telescope has changed our view of the universe.

Night Shift
Journey into the dark world of nocturnal animals.

Washington, D.C.
Get a kid’s-eye view of the nation’s capital.

>> Reading Expeditions

65 new science and social studies titles in 2004.
Grades 3-8

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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!

This year, National Geographic Explorer will publish seven issues.

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September 2004

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Learn more about topics covered in National Geographic Explorer. (Note: Some links take you off the National Geographic website.)

SNAKES

National Geographic: King Cobra
Come face-to-fang with the world’s largest venomous snake by slithering along a life-size king cobra.

Safari de serpientes (Snake Safari)
Get the Spanish translation of this month's cover story.

Wordwise Challenge: Snakes
Our new word search game features vocabulary from our "Snake Safari" article.

National Geographic News: Snake Hunter
Join snake scientist Rom Whitaker in Costa Rica.

eNature: Reptiles and Amphibians
Can't tell a rat snake from a gopher snake? Then wriggle through these photos and facts.

PBS Nature: Snakes
Watch video, check out photos, and learn how snake venom can save lives.

UMass Amherst: Snake Mythology
Snakes have slithered into the folklore of many cultures. Learn how to sort fact from fiction.

Kids Health: School Lunches
Get some guidelines for a great—and healthy—lunch.

Kids World: Nutrition
Kids can climb the food pyramid, become supermarket detectives, and more.

U.S. Food & Nutrition Service: Fun for Students
Test your memory and your wits while leaning about healthful eating.

National Geographic: Forces of Nature
Learn about hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and volcanoes. You can even build your own hurricane!

Quick Flicks: Hurricanes
This cartoon will blow you away! Tim and Moby explain the science behind nature's most powerful storms.

Hurricane Hunters
Meet the courageous team featured in our article.

FEMA for Kids: Hurricanes
Breeze by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fun facts and important safety information.

NASA: Hurricane Names
Will there ever be a hurricane named for you? Find out here.

National Geographic: Conservation Trust
Lions and other animals need our help. Find out what you can do.

NG Creature Feature: Lions
Browse lion-related maps, videos, fun facts, and more.

National Geographic News: Lions vs. Farmers
Meet scientist Laurence Frank. He helps African farmers protect their animals—without killing lions.

National Zoo: Meet the Lions
Get the 411 on these “mane” attractions.

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.

Fact Monster: Hispanic Heritage Month
Find biographies, statistics, quizzes, and other features.

National Park Service
Learn how historic sites and national parks can help students grasp "the ingenuity, creativity, cultural, and political experiences of Hispanic Americans."

National Geographic: Education Guide
Find lesson plans, learn how to contact the Geography Teaching Alliance in your state, get information on grants, and much more.

National Geographic: Teacher Store
Explore 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: One-Stop Research
Looking for National Geographic's best resources on our most popular subjects? This search tool connects you to maps, photos, articles, and more.

National Geographic: News
From archaeology to zoology, there’s always something new and interesting to explore.