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Return to the Moon

NG Science: Space Exploration Time Line
From Sputnik to space shuttles, this interactive time line takes you through the history of space exploration.

NG Photo Gallery: Moon Exploration
Between 1969 and 1972, a dozen astronauts walked on the moon. Blast off into a cool gallery of photos from those amazing missions.

NG Explorer: Moon Mysteries Game
Earth's moon is just one of many in our solar system. Rocket into this game to explore our space neighborhood.


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Gorillas

NG News: Gorilla "Paradise" Found
Scientists recently found an undiscovered population of western lowland gorillas in the Republic of the Congo. They believe there are 125,000 gorillas living in this region.

NG Creature Feature: Gorillas
How much do you know about the largest of the great apes? Get close to gorillas with facts, photos, video, and more.

National Geographic: Lowland Gorilla Family
For more than ten years, Diane Doran-Sheehy has studied lowland gorillas in Congo's rain forest. Join her and meet the whole gorilla family.


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Bicycles

NG News: Ice Bikers Complete Expedition Down Frozen Yukon
You've heard of road bikes and mountain bikes, but what about ice bikes? Learn how a group of bikers explored the frozen north.

NG Adventure: Best Biking Cities
Some U.S. cities are doing their part for the Earth by making it easier for people to use bikes instead of cars. Find out what the most bike-friendly cities are.


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Cyber Dinosaurs

NG Video: Dinosaur Builder
Watch how scientists use computers to bring dinosaurs back to life.

National Geographic: Extreme Dinosaurs
Recent years have seen many new dinosaur discoveries. And many of these dinos are downright strange! Meet these extreme dinosaurs up close.

NG Kids Brainteaser: Dinosaurs
Test your dinosaur smarts with this quiz, and learn about prehistoric animals!


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National Geographic: Publications Index
More than a century of National Geographic content is at your fingertips with this handy reference tool.

National Geographic: Education Guide
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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 Young Explorer
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National Geographic: MapMachine
Looking for maps? Explore the world with National Geographic's online atlas.

National Geographic: News
From archaeology to zoology, there's always something new and interesting to explore.

National Geographic: Xpeditions
Ideas, tools, and lesson plans bring the U.S. National Geography Standards to life.

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National Geographic Children's Books
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