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Learn more about topics covered in National Geographic Explorer. (Note: Some links take you off the National Geographic website.)
GECKOS
National Geographic Animals
Check out gecko photo galleries and download factsheets about these rad reptiles!
NG Kids: Just Joking
This gecko joke will get you giggling!
NG News: Will "Gecko Tape" Let Humans Climb Walls?
Humans may someday be able to scuttle up walls and scamper across ceilings—thanks to a new adhesive tape that mimics the lizard's sticky feet.
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MARS
National Geographic Science
Get information, facts, photos, news, videos, and more about planet Mars from National Geographic.
Mars Exploration: Investigating the Red Planet
Facts, photos, and news about about Mars exploration.
NG News: First Mars Avalanches Seen In Action
Check out the first-ever pictures of avalanches occurring on Mars.
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MUSHROOMS
NG News: Glowing Mushroom Pictures
Glowing nonstop in the Brazilian rain forest, this newfound mushroom is indeed a source of eternal light.
NG News: Lightning Makes Mushrooms Multiply
Lightning makes mushrooms more plentiful, according to ongoing research that offers a solid scientific basis for Japanese farming lore.
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FUNDING HELP
Explorer Funding Letter
Do you have difficulty paying for Explorer? This letter to your students' parents will explain the magazine's value and request the modest subscription cost.
Explorer Funding Sources
There are many great funding sources available to help with the magazine's subscription cost. Download this PDF to learn about some of them.
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OTHER RESOURCES
National Geographic Young Explorer
Read and listen to a complete issue of our magazine for kindergarten and first grade.
National Geographic Extreme Explorer
Check out the website of our magazine for striving readers in middle school. Find photos, games, and videos related to the issue.
National Geographic.com
Get current news, games, maps, videos, photographs, and much more from National Geographic's extensive website. There's always something new and interesting to explore.
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.
Explorer Interactive Whiteboard Content
Turn your classroom into a digital adventure. Access whiteboard content, including photos, videos, maps, and more for the current issue of Explorer.
National Geographic Children's Books
Find hundreds of books and atlases for your library or classroom. Search using multiple criteria, such as grade levels, subject areas, and correlations to your own state's standards of learning.
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