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Sea turtles travel thousands of miles. Follow a turtle on her journey from her nest to the open ocean, and back again.

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Water Ways Water Ways
Earth's water is always on the move. It travels from the oceans to the sky. It falls from clouds and fills streams, rivers, and oceans. Water flows deep underground. It even travels through plants. Check out Earth's water cycle on page 10 of our April 2010 issue!
Storm Warning Storm Warning
Supersize thunderstorms rumble. Lightning slashes the sky. Hurricane-force winds blow. Deadly tornadoes spin, leaving a path of destruction. Welcome to the U.S. Midwest, the stormiest place on Earth. Explore this extreme weather with a scientist on page 12 of our April 2010 issue.
Troubled Waters Troubled Waters
Its raging waters carved the Grand Canyon. Now the mighty Colorado River is drying up. Follow the twists and turns in the life of this amazing river on page 18 of our April 2010 issue.



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