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OCTOBER 2006

Bat Man
Explore the world of bats with a scientist who works to save these maligned mammals.

Earth Movers
See how wind, water, and other forces sculpt the face of our planet.

Parrot People
Meet a tribe in the Amazon rain forest.

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BONUS HANDOUTS

Comprehension Check: A True Insect
Five true or false questions about "Meet the Beetles" (pp. 13-17)

Comprehension Plus: Beetle Basics
Four open-ended questions about "Meet the Beetles" (pp. 13-17)

Comprehension Check: Awesome Asteroids
Four open-ended questions about "Asteroids Rock" (pp. 18-23)

Comprehension Plus: Asteroid Answers
Four open-ended questions about "Asteroids Rock" (pp. 18-23)

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NG Explorer: A Bear of a Job
Read about giant pandas living at the National Zoo.

NG Creature Feature: Pandas
Find fun facts, maps, and pictures of giant pandas.

NG Explorer Game: Panda Chow
Students learn about pandas while delivering bamboo to the National Zoo.

NG News: First Giant Panda Is Released Into the Wild
Read the story of Xiang Xiang's history-making release on April 26, 2006.

NG Game: Secret of the Maya Glyphs
Join the Amazing Travel Bureau kids as they explore a Maya temple.

NG News: Oldest Known Maya Mural, Tomb Reveal Story of Ancient King
Read how the discovery of an ancient Maya mural changes what scientists thought about the origins of Maya art, writing, and rule.

National Geographic: Maya Gods and Kings
Learn how a 2,000-year-old Maya mural is rewriting history.

National Geographic: Jewel Scarabs
Learn all about the amazing, brilliant jewel scarab beetles of Honduras's tropical forests.

NG E-cards: Beetle Beauty
Our beetle e-cards are a fun way to get in touch with friends.

NG News: Dung Beetles Navigate By the Moon
Learn how moonlight helps beetles compete for food.

NG Game: Explorer 2202
Travel to the year 2202 and orbit the planets, answering trivia questions as you go.

NG Game: Asteroids
Students learn about asteroids by solving cases for the Department of Extraterrestrial Phenomena.

National Geographic: Virtual Solar System
Discover the wonders of our solar system in a spectacular 3-D environment.

Los asteroides son lo máximo (Asteroids Rock)
Read a Spanish translation of our article on asteroids.

NG News: "Gravity Tractor" Could Deflect Earth-Bound Asteroids
Read an article about scientists' idea to save Earth from a killer asteroid using gravity.

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From archaeology to zoology, there's always something new and interesting to explore.

National Geographic: One-Stop Research
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National Geographic: Publications Index
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National Geographic: Xpeditions
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