Madagascar: A World Apart

Sights and Sounds: Madagascar Dry Forest

Madagascar’s forests are home to creatures found nowhere else on Earth. Come for a virtual visit and learn more about these amazing animals.

NG Kids Creature Feature: Ring-tailed Lemur

Meet some lemurs up close with facts, photos, sound, and video.

Animals: Fossa

What’s a fossa? It has claws like a cat. It has a muzzle like a dog. But it’s related to the mongoose. Learn more about Madagascar’s mysterious top predator.

Nature’s Spirals

Science: Galaxies

Galaxies are made up of stars, planets, dust, and gas. Many galaxies form a round spiral. Others are long and narrow, or don’t have any distinct form at all. Discover out-of-this-world galaxy facts, including how they get their shape.

Animals: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep

Bighorn sheep are famous for their spiral horns and fine footwork. Find out why their horns are so important, and other fun facts about these mountain mammals.

Tales from Timbuktu

Travel & Culture: Mali

Timbuktu is located in the African nation of Mali. Find out everything you need to know about Mali, including facts, flags, photos, and more.

Photo Gallery: Sahara Salt Trade

Even today, camel caravans carry giant slabs of salt across the shifting sands of the Sahara. See the salt trade up close with these National Geographic photos.

NG News: Reclaiming the Ancient Manuscripts of Timbuktu

Centuries ago, Timbuktu was one of the most important centers of learning in the world. Read about what scientists are doing to save the ancient city’s treasure: its books.

Body Works

NG Kids: Your Amazing Brain

What’s on your mind? Plenty. Your brain is more powerful than the most advanced computers. Learn more about your amazing brain.

Video: Human Body 101

Watch how the human body performs amazing feats every day.

National Geographic: Explore the Human Body

Get under your own skin with this interactive tour of the human body. Learn how your brain, heart, lungs, skin, and digestive system keep you going.

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National Geographic School Publishing

Explore a world of resources, order a FREE copy of our K-12 catalog, and learn more about our content literacy programs.

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: MapMachine

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

National Geographic: Xpeditions

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

National Geographic: News

From archaeology to zoology, there's always something new and interesting to explore.

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National Geographic Explorer

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Coming in April 2009

Sharks: Discover the truth about these fierce sea creatures and see what scientists are doing to try to save them.

Gauchos: Enter the world of these legendary Argentine cowboys.

Back to the Future: Does a robot cook your breakfast? Do you fly to school with a jetpack? Find out what some people once predicted everyday life would be like today.

Invasive Species: See what happens when toads, fish, and other creatures end up in places they don’t belong.