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Lizards Lizards
Some lizards have horns. Some lizards walk on water. Others squirt blood. These are just a few of the wacky and wonderful ways that lizards stay safe. Learn more about these great escape artists on page 2 of our Jan.-Feb. 2008 issue.
Living With a Volcano Living With a Volcano
About 2,000 years ago, a volcano called Vesuvius roared to life. Ash and rock exploded into the air. The unlucky town of Pompeii was buried by the eruption. Dig through the ash on page 8 of our Jan.-Feb. 2008 issue to learn about this famous disaster.



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