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Jaguar: Wendy Shattil/Bob Rozinski

Star: NASA and the Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/STScI)

U.S. Capitol: John A. Rizzo, Getty Images

Terra-Cotta Soldiers: O. Louis Mazzatenta

Night Shift
At night in the Central American jungle, many animals are just waking up. Step into the dark forest and meet some of these nocturnal critters.


	HUBBLE'S GREATEST HITS The Hubble Space Telescope has been a stellar success. High above Earth, Hubble has captured gorgeous images of our solar system and of distant galaxies. These pictures have raised new questions about our universe. What lies beyond our solar system? Is Pluto really a planet? Explore these and other questions on page 10 of our October 2004 issue. Explore More Ellen Fried, Stars and Galaxies (National Geographic Reading Expeditions, 2004) Kate Jerome, Exploring Space (National Geographic Reading Expeditions, 2002) Quick Flicks: Solar System Journey from Mercury to Pluto with Tim and Moby. And find out how scientists believe our solar system formed. National Geographic Magazine: Eye on Infinity Read more about Hubble and check out some amazing images of our universe. HubbleSite Get all the latest news and discoveries from Hubble. And learn what makes this telescope tick. NASA Kids: Space & Beyond Explore the universe with NASA. Visit stars, galaxies, and black holes. NASA: The Space Place Get great space games and features from NASA. And learn about the King of the Ice Dwarves—Pluto. The Tech: What's a Hubble? All your questions about Hubble are answered at this fun, friendly, and informative site.


	EXPLORING WASHINGTON, D.C. Join a 12-year-old kid explorer as she visits our nation's capital. American history comes to life as she explores Washington's famous buildings and monuments. At the Capitol, she gets a senator's-eye view of how our laws are made. Atop the Washinton Monument, she finds amazing views of the city. Go sightseeing on page 14 of our October 2004 issue. Explore More Ann Bausum, Our Country's Presidents (National Geographic, 2001) Paul Finkelman, The Constitution (National Geographic Reading Expeditions, 2004) National Geographic: Inside the White House Move into the Oval Office and make your mark as President. Choose your decorations, favorite foods, and presidential pets. Explore DC Take an online tour of the many famous sites in Washington, D.C., and learn the history behind the capital city. U.S. Congress Do you know who represents you in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives? All you need are your state and zip code to find out. Washington Monument Learn about the monument to our first President and check out views from the top. White House Kids Page Meet the President and First Lady, tour the White House, and read about past Presidents.


	A STANDING ARMY Qin Shi Huang Di, an ancient Chinese emperor, had 700,000 people build his tomb. But how to guard his grave against enemies? How about an army of more than 7,000 clay warriors? Uncovered in 1974, this "standing army" was one big discovery. Read more on page 22 of our October 2004 issue. Explore More Kevin Supples, China (National Geographic Reading Expeditions, 2001) National Geographic Magazine: Treasures of Ancient China Take a closer look at terra-cotta statues and other artifacts from ancient China. Museum of Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Learn about this discovery and get more photos of the army from this Chinese museum.