National Geographic Explorer (Student Magazine)

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OCTOBER 2008

Out for Blood
From vampire bats to stinging mosquitoes, find out what makes bloodsucking animals tick.

Living Lights
Enter the strange world of animals that make their own light.

Return of the Gray Wolf
Learn how the gray wolf is making a comeback in the United States.

Bare Bones
Why do many animals have a skeleton? Whether they're swimming, flying, or just thinking, their bones keep it all together.

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EarthPulse: Great Barrier Reef Virtual World
Earth's largest coral reef is the Great Barrier Reef near Australia. Dive in and meet some of the animals that live there.

Photo Gallery: Coral Kingdoms
Tiny coral polyps build huge coral reefs. See pictures of these colorful creatures and learn more about their underwater world.

National Geographic: A Fish's-Eye View
There's more going on in a coral reef than just displays of color and light. Animals are communicating. What messages are reef residents sending? Explore this neon world with a photographer.

National Geographic Science: Wildfires
Find all the information you need about wildfires, including photos, video, and safety tips.

Eye in the Sky: Wildfires
Wildfires are dangerous and destructive. But they are an important part of a forest's life cycle. See photos and watch videos of fires and firefighters.

National Geographic Science: Harness the Power of Wind
The wind can be a powerful source of energy. Learn how wind power works and watch it in action.

Forces of Nature: Tornadoes
With fierce, swirling winds, tornadoes are destructive and deadly. You can learn how tornadoes form, create your own, and watch it in action.

National Geographic: Education Guide
Find lesson plans, learn how to contact the Geography Teaching Alliance in your state, get information on grants, and much more.

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

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.

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

National Geographic Extreme Explorer
Check out the website of our new magazine for striving readers in middle school. Find photos, games, and videos related to the issue.

National Geographic Young Explorer
Read and listen to a complete issue of our magazine for kindergarten and first grade.

Explorer Funding Letter
Do you have difficulty paying for Explorer? This letter to your students' parents will explain the magazine's value and request the modest subscription cost.

Explorer Funding Sources
There are many great funding sources available to help with the magazine's subscription cost. Download this PDF to learn about some of them.

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MATHCOUNTS
This national competition and coaching program gives students in grades six, seven, and eight a chance to shine.

National Geographic Children's Books
Find hundreds of books and atlases for your library or classroom. Search using multiple criteria, such as grade levels, subject areas, and correlations to your own state's standards of learning.