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MARCH 2006

Pirate King
Set sail with the notorious Blackbeard.

Poison Power
Learn how venom helps animals survive.

Yellowstone
Explore the sizzling science of a supervolcano.

Sea Monster
Dive into a new discovery of an ancient marine crocodile.

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We wish you a wonderful 2006, and we look forward to exploring together in this new year.

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BONUS HANDOUTS

Comprehension Check: Stormy Sentences
True-or-false sentences about "Storm Surge" (pp. 2-5)

Comprehension Check: Who Am I?
Five questions about "Freedom Readers" (pp. 12-17)

Comprehension Check: Moon Questions
Five open-ended questions about "Moon Mission" (pp. 18-23)

Issue Review
Ten multiple-choice questions covering the whole issue

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NG Nature's Fury: Hurricanes
Get hurricane simulations, photos, and facts.

NG News: Hurricane Katrina
Explore photo galleries and news stories about this brutal disaster.

National Hurricane Center
Learn about hurricane history and how to prepare for these dangerous storms.

National Geographic: Creature Features
View profiles of popular animals from bats to warthogs.

Parejas raras (Odd Couples)
Read a Spanish translation of this month's article on symbiotic relationships.

WhoZoo: Percula Clownfish
Meet one of the most famous animal odd couples�the clownfish and the sea anemone.

National Geographic: The Underground Railroad
Journey from slavery to freedom in this interactive tale.

NG Quick Flick: Underground Railroad
Use this movie to help students understand the Underground Railroad.

National Slavery Museum
View artifacts, learn more about the history of slavery, and get free lesson plans to use with your students.

PBS: Slavery and the Making of America
Find out how slaves made music and struggled to learn.

NASA: The Moon
Find facts, learn about previous missions, and view images of the moon.

Space News: NASA's New Moon Plans
Learn more about NASA's plans for sustainable human exploration of the moon.

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.

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 explore.

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 century of National Geographic content is 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.