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March 2010

Incredible Iceland
Travel to a land of fire and ice to see smoldering volcanoes, steaming geysers, and towering glaciers.

Science of Glass
Hard but breakable? Like a liquid and a solid? Find out the secrets to cooking with glass.

Fantastic Frogs
What is it like to come face-to-face with a deadly frog? Leap into the world of these amazing amphibians.


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Parrots

NG Animal Profile: Parrots
There are more than 350 species of parrots. Learn more about these fascinating birds.

NG News: Fluorescent Feathers Give Parrots Added Allure
To humans, parrot feathers might look pretty. But to other parrots, some feathers appear to glow. Scientists think the glowing feathers help parrots attract mates.

World Parrot Trust
Chat with an expert and learn what scientists around the world are doing to help protect parrots.


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Earth

Forces of Nature: Volcanoes
Learn how volcanoes form, and what causes them to blow their tops. Then create your own volcano and watch it explode!

Forces of Nature: Earthquakes
Learn how and why earthquakes occur. Visit the sites of some powerful recent quakes and set off a quake of your own.

NG Kids: Volcano Quiz
Test your knowledge of sizzling hot volcanoes with this super cool quiz.

NG Photo Gallery: Plate Tectonics
Many of Earth's most amazing places were created by the movement of tectonic plates. Check out images of volcanoes, mountains, canyons, and more.


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Winter Olympics

NG News: Olympic Ski Jumpers Use Wind Tunnels for Training Boost
Learn how ski jumpers reach new heights by training in wind tunnels.


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Family History

The Genographic Project: Migration Stories
Many people have traced their family histories through National Geographic's Genographic Project. You can read many of their stories right here.

The Genographic Project: Globe of Human History
Use the interactive globe to discover how our ancestors created civilizations, colonized distant lands, and moved from place to place through history.


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Forces of Nature

"Forces of Nature" Classroom Poster
Scientists from Lockheed Martin are developing new technologies to warn people before things like tornadoes, volcanoes, and earthquakes rip apart lives. Join them as they get uncomfortably close to these powerful forces of nature.

"Forces of Nature" Classroom Activities
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