MAY 2005
Shark Tales
Sharks swim into our deepest fears. Yet humans are far more deadly to these ancient predators than they are to us.
A Slice of History
Ancient Persia, the New World, Naples, and New York are just a few stops on pizza's long path toward becoming a global favorite.
Lightning Strikes
Superhot bolts hit Earth every minute. Shielding ourselves from them has engaged scientific minds from Ben Franklin to today's laser experts.
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CIVIL WAR
Luchando por la historia (Fighting for History)
Read a Spanish translation of this month's Civil War article.
Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation
Learn more about this Civil War battle and see photos from the annual reenactment.
PBS: The Civil War
This companion site for the Ken Burns documentary uses images, maps, and first-person accounts to tell the story of this grim conflict.
Smithsonian Institution: Civil War
Lee's chair, Sherman's hat, Grant's gold medal from Congress—you can find them and more in "the nation's attic."
The Valley of the Shadow
This site looks at two communities during the Civil War. By reading letters, diaries, and old newspapers, you can learn what life was like before, during, and after the war.
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SUN
Wordwise Challenge: Sunny Words
Think you're bright enough to spot these sunny words? Be sure to wear your shades.
Exploratorium: Sunspots
These dark spots of cooler temperature on the sun's surface have fascinated humans for centuries. Check out the ancient legends and modern science of sunspots.
Windows to the Universe: The Sun
Read ancient myths, view recent photos, and get all the hottest sun facts.
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CROCODILES
NG Channel: World of the Crocodilians
Explore this interactive map to find alligators, crocodiles, and caimans around the world.
NG Creature Feature: Nile Crocodiles
Find fun facts, video clips, maps, and more about the American crocodile's African relative.
Game: Exploring the Everglades
Canoe into the wild swamps of southern Florida. You'll meet some amazing creatures. Can you identify them?
NG News: Conservationists Prowl Swamps to Save Florida Crocs
Crocodiles in Florida have been in big trouble for years. Learn what one scientist is doing to help them survive.
National Park Service: The Everglades Ecosystem
Learn more about this environment and the many rare and endangered species that live there.
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AFGHANISTAN
National Geographic: Understanding Afghanistan
Maps, articles, and more help you make sense of this war-torn land.
NG News: "Lost" Treasures of Afghanistan Revealed
Read more about the discovery and view photos of the lost Afghan treasures.
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RESOURCES
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: MapMachine
Looking for maps? Explore the world with National Geographic's online atlas.
National Geographic: News
From archaeology to zoology, there’s always something new and interesting to discover.
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: Publications Index
More than a hundred years of National Geographic content are at your fingertips with this handy reference tool.
National Geographic: Xpeditions
Ideas, tools, and lesson plans bring the U.S. National Geography Standards to life.
National Geographic: School Publishing
Explore a world of resources, order a FREE copy of our K-12 catalog, or learn more about our nonfiction reading programs.
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