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Nov-Dec 2009

Avalanche!
Join a scientist as he buries himself in tons of snow.

Trickster Plants
Discover some of their amazing adaptations.

Sea Slugs
Get to know these squishy critters.

Lighthouse Lives
Meet some of the brave people who kept the lights burning.


Did your explorers guess which eyes were on the opening pages of "Seeing Eye to Eye" (September 2009, pp. 2-9)?

See if they were right!

From the top of p. 2 and going clockwise:

-ring-tailed lemur
-red-eyed tree frog
-owl
-snail
-chameleon
-gerbil
-cat
-praying mantis
-human
-goldfish


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Frightful Animals

NG Kids Creature Feature: Great White Shark
The great white shark is the largest predatory fish on Earth. Get facts, photos, video, and more.

NG Animals: Gila Monster
The Gila monster is a lizard with a poisonous bite. Learn more about this frightening creature.

NG Animals: Tarantula
Meet the tarantula! Get the lowdown on this not so itsy-bitsy spider.

National Geographic Magazine: Hyenas' Bad Rap
Many people think hyenas are the nasty, vicious thieves of the animal world. But do they deserve to be thought of that way?


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Satellites

Eye in the Sky: History of Satellites
The first man-made satellite was launched in 1957. Read more about the history of these amazing machines that now fill our sky.

NG News: Satellites Enlisted in Search for New Species
Satellites help scientists in many ways. Find out how some scientists use satellites to discover and protect endangered animals.

Science and Space: Orbital Objects
From weather reports to cell phones, satellites play a big role in your life. Learn more about some of the satellites that circle Earth.


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National Parks

NG Travel: U.S. National Parks
Get photos, facts, and maps about all of America's National Parks.

National Geographic Magazine: National Parks in Peril
The U.S. National Parks are some of America's most treasured places. But can we be sure the parks will be protected for the future?

National Geographic: American Landscapes
View amazing photos and find articles about some of America's most beautiful national parks.


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