Sharks Alive!

NG Explorer: Shark Trails

The NG Explorer submarine needs a shark expert. Are you sharp enough for the job? Dive into this shark quiz and find out!

NG Kids Creature Feature: Great White Shark

Meet a great white shark face-to-face. Check out facts, photos, video, and more.

National Geographic Magazine: Eden for Sharks

In many parts of the world, sharks are in trouble. But in the waters near the Bahamas, they are thriving. Learn why.

El Gaucho!

Travel and Cultures: Argentina

Learn more about Argentina, home of the gauchos.

National Geographic News: Vaqueros: The First Cowboys of the Open Range

The cowboy, a legendary figure in many cultures, goes by different names in different countries. Read about Mexico’s vaqueros.

Animals: Rhea

Rheas, ostrich-like birds once hunted by gauchos, still roam the Pampas of Argentina. Learn more about these giant, flightless birds.

Back to the Future

Video: Jet Man

Watch a Swiss adventurer fly across the English Channel using a jetpack that he invented.

National Geographic News: Invisibility Shields Planned by Engineers

Turning people or vehicles invisible isn’t just science fiction any more. Find out about new invisibility inventions.

The Invaders

NG Kids Creature Feature: Cane Toads

Cane toads were first brought to Australia to get rid of pests. Soon these amphibians became pests themselves. Now they’re out of control. Check out more facts, photos, and video.

National Geographic Magazine: Attack of the Alien Invaders

When plants and animals are introduced to new habitats, they can cause big problems. Find out more about these troublesome invaders.

Gallery: Invasive Species in the United States

Fierce fish, huge snakes, and fast-spreading plants are just a few of the invasive species causing trouble in the U.S. Learn more from this photo gallery.

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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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Extreme Explorer Funding Sources

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National Geographic Explorer

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National Geographic Young Explorer

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Coming in May 2009

Borneo: With bearded pigs, pygmy elephants, and flying snakes, Borneo is one of the wildest places on Earth.

Start Your Engines: Get in the driver’s seat to learn about one of the most life-changing inventions ever: the car.

Return to the Moon: Astronauts first walked on the moon 40 years ago. Now the U.S. has big plans to go back—and beyond.