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Wild Ponies
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Grand Canyon
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March 2002
Get background notes, discussion questions, a ready-to-copy review page, and more. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
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Learn more about topics covered in National Geographic for Kids. (Note: Some links take you off the National Geographic website.)
SuperCroc (Pages 4-9)
National Geographic: SuperCroc
Check out our coverage of Paul Sereno and his work.
National Geographic: World of the Crocodilians
Encounter SuperCroc's modern cousins via this interactive map.
National Geographic: Explorers-in-Residence
Meet eight extraordinary people who live and work at the frontiers of science—from anthropology to zoology.
SuperCroc's Home Page
Check out Paul Sereno's official site for this huge discovery.
Project Exploration
Paul Sereno invites students to join scientific expeditions.
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Sneakers (Pages 10-13)
Slam Dunk Science
Great athletic shoes blend creativity, comfort, support—and science. Find out how.
Charlie's Sneaker Pages
Charlie is a space engineer. He's also, he says, a "sneaker freak." Jump into his world of footwear facts.
Smithsonian: Old Sneakers Never Die
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star is one of most popular sneakers ever. Step into its story.
Nike: Reuse-a-Shoe
Find stores that collect old sneakers—of all brands—for recycling.
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Mars (Pages 14-17)
National Geographic: Return to Mars
Climb aboard the Pathfinder spacecraft for a virtual visit to the Martian surface.
Game: Explorer 2202
Fast-forward your imagination to 2202. Space travel is popular. But no one has orbited all nine planets—yet. Will you be the first?
National Geographic: Virtual Solar System
One sun, nine planets—explore them all in 3-D.
NASA: Mars Exploration
Odyssey and the Mars Global Surveyor are spacecraft orbiting the red planet. Check out the pictures they've taken.
Exploring Mars
Scientists and space buffs created this handy site. It includes photographs, an exploration time line, and plenty of links.
NASA Kids
Solve puzzles, watch cartoons, and learn amazing facts—all about space.
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Dinorama (Online Adventure)
National Geographic: Dinorama
How big were dinosaurs? How did they move? And did some really have feathers? Dig into exciting discoveries.
Scavenger Hunt
Challenge your students to find facts about dinosaurs.
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Contests
Cool Paragraphs (Stay Tuned)
In honor of the Winter Olympics, we asked students to draft paragraphs about their favorite winter activities. The contest ended on February 28, and we'll announce the winners in April.
We Love Our Town! (Winners)
Students were invited to write about what makes their hometown special. These are the top five essays.
Kid Reporter (New!)
Students can try their hands at researching and writing a news story about an important discovery. Deadline: March 31, 2002.
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Free Books
Entry Form and Rules
We're giving away 25 copies of SuperCroc and the Origin of Crocodiles. One could be yours! Deadline: March 31, 2002.
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Resources
BrainPOP: Anthrax
Preview this kid's-eye view of the disease.
American Red Cross: Children and Trauma
The six-month anniversary of September 11th may revive or intensify feelings and fears about the attacks. The Red Cross describes age-specific trauma symptoms, suggests ways to help kids, and identifies signs that professional assistance may be needed.
Forest Resources
Boost students' awareness of woodland habitats with two colorful posters: "The Life & Times of Loblolly Pine" and "Helping Our Forests Be the Best They Can Be."
NASA: Student Involvement Program
Put stars in your pupils' eyes by participating in science competitions based on real NASA challenges.
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