The Tangled Tale of the Octopus

Animals: Giant Pacific Octopus

Meet the largest octopus on Earth, the giant Pacific octopus. These amazing sea creatures can grow to be more than 270 kilograms (600 pounds).

Video: Octopus Escape

Octopuses can make their bodies fit just about anywhere. Watch as a giant Pacific octopus squeezes through a tiny tube.

NG News: Octopus Impersonates Fish, Snakes

The mimic octopus has an amazing way of escaping predators. It changes its shape and color to make it look like other dangerous sea creatures.

NG News: Rare Octopus Fossil Found

See how the rare discovery of octopus fossils is changing what’s known about these fascinating creatures.

Eye in the Sky

Eye in the Sky: History of Satellites

Russia launched the first artificial satellite in 1957. The U.S. was not far behind! Read more about the race to space and the history of these amazing space machines.

Science and Space: Orbital Objects

From weather reports to cell phones, satellites play a big role in your life. Learn more about some of the satellites that orbit Earth.

NG News: Satellites Enlisted in Search for New Species

Find out how some scientists use satellites to discover and protect endangered animals.

Passport to Wonder

Photo Gallery:
New 7 Wonders vs. Ancient 7 Wonders

Seven of Earth’s greatest human-made treasures have been named the New 7 Wonders. Check out this photo gallery to see them and learn more.

National Geographic Magazine: Chasing the Wall

Travel to China to visit the Great Wall, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

National Geographic Magazine: Rome's Ruins

Go deep beneath Rome to learn more about the Colosseum and other ancient ruins that lie under this bustling European city.

Social Studies: Mysteries of the Ancient World

Explore the many fascinating mysteries of the ancient world, including New 7 Wonders winners and finalists Petra, Machu Picchu, Stonehenge, and Angkor Wat.

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.

Extreme Explorer Funding Letter

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

Extreme 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.

National Geographic Explorer

Check out our magazine for grades 2-3 (Pioneer Edition) and 4-6 (Pathfinder Edition).

National Geographic Young Explorer

Listen to an issue of our magazine for kindergarten and first grade.

Avalanches: Meet a scientist who studies avalanches by getting buried underneath these massive snow slides. Regeneration: Learn how some animals can lose a tail, a leg, or even a head, and still survive. Our Human Footprint: Find out how your daily choices impact the planet, for better or for worse.