Mountains: Russell Mittermeier Conservation International
Island: Precision Graphics
Axolotl: Stephen Dalton Minden Pictures
Brain: Precision Graphics
People of the Misty Mountains It's a long trip to the Hengduan Mountains in China. Learn about life there.
Island Hot Spots You can find islands everywhere. They lie in rivers, lakes, and oceans. Some are very old. Others are new. Do you know how any of them got there? Travel the globe on page 2 of our January-February issue to learn how islands form.
Crazy Critters Earth is home to some odd animals. Some have bright colors. Others have superlong tongues. These odd things allow the animal to survive. They are called adaptations. Page 8 of our January-February issue will show you some of the strangest adaptations around.
Sleepy Head Do you stay up late at night? If so, your brain and your body are suffering. You might not be getting enough sleep. Page 20 of our January-February issue explains why your brain needs sleep and what happens if you don't get enough.
