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The Sherpa People of Nepal

Climbing Mount Everest is a way of life for the Sherpa people of Nepal.

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Super Trees
Redwoods seem to have super powers to resist disease, pests, and fire. Learn more about these magnificent giants.
Q&A With Mike Fay, Conservationist
He's walked across central Africa, has been chased by elephants, and has been stricken with malaria. Find out what he was like as a kid and where he'll walk to next!
Interview With Reza: Photographer
Reza is a National Geographic Fellow, photojournalist, and humanitarian. Read an interview with National Geographic Kids.
Kids Help Stop Malaria
Read letters from generous kids who donated to the "Be a Star, Save a Life" program sponsored by National Geographic Kids, Jordin Sparks, and Malaria No More.
Meet the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama promotes peace, compassion, and tolerance. He is the spiritual leader of millions of people.

Super Trees
Redwoods seem to have super powers to resist disease, pests, and fire. Learn more about these magnificent giants.
Q&A With Mike Fay, Conservationist
He's walked across central Africa, has been chased by elephants, and has been stricken with malaria. Find out what he was like as a kid and where he'll walk to next!
Interview With Reza: Photographer
Reza is a National Geographic Fellow, photojournalist, and humanitarian. Read an interview with National Geographic Kids.
Kids Help Stop Malaria
Read letters from generous kids who donated to the "Be a Star, Save a Life" program sponsored by National Geographic Kids, Jordin Sparks, and Malaria No More.
Meet the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama promotes peace, compassion, and tolerance. He is the spiritual leader of millions of people.
Interview With David de Rothschild, NG Emerging Explorer and Adventurer
Can he really build a boat out of recycled plastic bottles? David de Rothschild is making a new kind of boat, called Plastiki.
Chinese Horoscopes
Chinese tradition says a different animal represents each new year. Which is yours?
Winter Celebrations
Learn about unique traditions, celebrations, and holidays that occur around the world during December and January.
Ways to Give Back During the Holidays
Read our list of great ways to give back this holiday season.
Diwali, India's Festival of Light
Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year.
Life at Wild Dog Research Camp
Imagine living in a place where you and your brother are the only kids and where the nearest village is a 20-minute ride away–in your mom and dad’s airplane.
Q&A With Enric Sala
Dr. Enric Sala is a marine ecologist who studies everything from microbes to sharks.
Interview With Zeb Hogan, Aquatic Ecologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer
Zeb Hogan travels around the world, striving to save critically endangered fish. Get to know the man behind the megafishes.
Akshay Rajagopal From Nebraska Wins the 20th National Geographic Bee
Akshay Rajagopal won the 2008 National Geographic Bee held today at the National Geographic Society's Grosvenor Auditorium with a perfect score.
Hands-On Explorer Challenge Winners 2008
Meet the winners of the 2008 Hands-On Explorer Challenge and learn about their upcoming trip to Australia.
Interview With Fredrik Hiebert, Archaeologist and NG Explorer
What's it like to be a real-life archaeologist? Learn what his favorite discovery is and how he became an archaeologist.
Beijing Prepares for the 2008 Olympic Games
China has built the "Bird's Nest" and the "Water Cube" to get ready for the summer games.
One Man's Goal: To Travel Around the World on His Own Power
Erden Eruç will row, bike, walk, and climb the world without help from any motors.
Letterboxing
If you’re ready for adventure, you’ll love this pursuit!
Thanksgiving Traditions
Read about Thanksgiving traditions and pick up some tasty Thanksgiving facts.
Mammoth Tooth Discovered on Walk Home
Ten-year-old Alaska resident Jared found a mammoth tooth. Listen to an interview.
International Coastal Cleanup
Trash isn’t just ugly—it can be dangerous for creatures that live in the water.
Mexico Wins 2007 National Geographic World Championship
The winners of the 2007 Geographic World Championship have been announced!
The Sherpa People of Nepal
Climbing Mount Everest is a way of life for the Sherpa people of Nepal.
Cool Vacations
Need some inspiration for your summer vacation plans? Check out these amazing travel destinations.
Scout Bassett: Succeeding in Life, One Step at a Time
A physically disabled athlete says you shouldn’t let difficulties hold you back in sports or in life.
PlayPumps: A New Invention Turns Work Into Play
In poor African villages an amazing merry-go-round helps kids provide clean water to their communities.
Harriet Tubman: Civil War Spy
An ex-slave’s courage, smarts, and skills helped her go into espionage when other women couldn’t.
Here Come the Presidents
A new $1 coin series commemorates United States Presidents.
U.S. Presidential Fun Facts
Did you know that that one of George Washington's favorite foods was ice cream? This is just one interesting fact about a past U.S. President.
Snow Fences: How One Science Fair Project Snowballs Into Something Big
You don’t have to be an adult to do important scientific research—and you’ll find lots of fun and satisfaction.
Spatulatta
A new website for kids serves up the ingredients for fun in the kitchen, including a virtual recipe box, gift ideas, recipe contests, how-to tips, and much more!
Cool Job: Firefighter Takes the Heat
A lot of training goes into protecting people and buildings from fire. Read about A.J. Coston's cool job.
We Did It! National Geographic Kids Sets a New Guinness World Record
Thanks to the help of readers worldwide, National Geographic Kids has set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of plush toys.
Discovered: Oldest Writing in the New World
People who lived 3,000 years ago left a mysterious message in stone. Learn more about the Cascajal block found in Veracruz, Mexico.
Walking in Two Worlds
Learn about Joseph Medicine Crow, who became chief of the Crow tribe.
Booking Your Vacation
Here's a great way to remember your vacation long after it's past! Pick up some tips and trips for building a super vacation scrapbook.
I Have Down Syndrome—Know Me Before You Judge Me
A teenage girl with Down syndrome discusses what it is like having an extra chromosome and what she likes to do with her time.

I Have Down Syndrome—Know Me Before You Judge Me
A teenage girl with Down syndrome discusses what it is like having an extra chromosome and what she likes to do with her time.
Chinese Horoscopes
Chinese tradition says a different animal represents each new year. Which is yours?
Cool Job: Firefighter Takes the Heat
A lot of training goes into protecting people and buildings from fire. Read about A.J. Coston's cool job.
Cool Vacations
Need some inspiration for your summer vacation plans? Check out these amazing travel destinations.
Discovered: Oldest Writing in the New World
People who lived 3,000 years ago left a mysterious message in stone. Learn more about the Cascajal block found in Veracruz, Mexico.

I Have Down Syndrome—Know Me Before You Judge Me
A teenage girl with Down syndrome discusses what it is like having an extra chromosome and what she likes to do with her time.
Chinese Horoscopes
Chinese tradition says a different animal represents each new year. Which is yours?
Cool Job: Firefighter Takes the Heat
A lot of training goes into protecting people and buildings from fire. Read about A.J. Coston's cool job.
Cool Vacations
Need some inspiration for your summer vacation plans? Check out these amazing travel destinations.
Discovered: Oldest Writing in the New World
People who lived 3,000 years ago left a mysterious message in stone. Learn more about the Cascajal block found in Veracruz, Mexico.
Diwali, India's Festival of Light
Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year.
Hands-On Explorer Challenge Winners 2008
Meet the winners of the 2008 Hands-On Explorer Challenge and learn about their upcoming trip to Australia.
Harriet Tubman: Civil War Spy
An ex-slave’s courage, smarts, and skills helped her go into espionage when other women couldn’t.
Here Come the Presidents
A new $1 coin series commemorates United States Presidents.
International Coastal Cleanup
Trash isn’t just ugly—it can be dangerous for creatures that live in the water.
Interview With Fredrik Hiebert, Archaeologist and NG Explorer
What's it like to be a real-life archaeologist? Learn what his favorite discovery is and how he became an archaeologist.
Interview With Reza: Photographer
Reza is a National Geographic Fellow, photojournalist, and humanitarian. Read an interview with National Geographic Kids.
Interview With Zeb Hogan, Aquatic Ecologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer
Zeb Hogan travels around the world, striving to save critically endangered fish. Get to know the man behind the megafishes.
Life at Wild Dog Research Camp
Imagine living in a place where you and your brother are the only kids and where the nearest village is a 20-minute ride away–in your mom and dad’s airplane.
Mammoth Tooth Discovered on Walk Home
Ten-year-old Alaska resident Jared found a mammoth tooth. Listen to an interview.
Meet the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama promotes peace, compassion, and tolerance. He is the spiritual leader of millions of people.
One Man's Goal: To Travel Around the World on His Own Power
Erden Eruç will row, bike, walk, and climb the world without help from any motors.
PlayPumps: A New Invention Turns Work Into Play
In poor African villages an amazing merry-go-round helps kids provide clean water to their communities.
The Sherpa People of Nepal
Climbing Mount Everest is a way of life for the Sherpa people of Nepal.
Walking in Two Worlds
Learn about Joseph Medicine Crow, who became chief of the Crow tribe.
We Did It! National Geographic Kids Sets a New Guinness World Record
Thanks to the help of readers worldwide, National Geographic Kids has set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of plush toys.
Akshay Rajagopal From Nebraska Wins the 20th National Geographic Bee
Akshay Rajagopal won the 2008 National Geographic Bee held today at the National Geographic Society's Grosvenor Auditorium with a perfect score.
Beijing Prepares for the 2008 Olympic Games
China has built the "Bird's Nest" and the "Water Cube" to get ready for the summer games.
Booking Your Vacation
Here's a great way to remember your vacation long after it's past! Pick up some tips and trips for building a super vacation scrapbook.
Interview With David de Rothschild, NG Emerging Explorer and Adventurer
Can he really build a boat out of recycled plastic bottles? David de Rothschild is making a new kind of boat, called Plastiki.
Kids Help Stop Malaria
Read letters from generous kids who donated to the "Be a Star, Save a Life" program sponsored by National Geographic Kids, Jordin Sparks, and Malaria No More.
Letterboxing
If you’re ready for adventure, you’ll love this pursuit!
Q&A With Enric Sala
Dr. Enric Sala is a marine ecologist who studies everything from microbes to sharks.
Q&A With Mike Fay, Conservationist
He's walked across central Africa, has been chased by elephants, and has been stricken with malaria. Find out what he was like as a kid and where he'll walk to next!
Scout Bassett: Succeeding in Life, One Step at a Time
A physically disabled athlete says you shouldn’t let difficulties hold you back in sports or in life.
Snow Fences: How One Science Fair Project Snowballs Into Something Big
You don’t have to be an adult to do important scientific research—and you’ll find lots of fun and satisfaction.
Spatulatta
A new website for kids serves up the ingredients for fun in the kitchen, including a virtual recipe box, gift ideas, recipe contests, how-to tips, and much more!
Super Trees
Redwoods seem to have super powers to resist disease, pests, and fire. Learn more about these magnificent giants.
Thanksgiving Traditions
Read about Thanksgiving traditions and pick up some tasty Thanksgiving facts.
U.S. Presidential Fun Facts
Did you know that that one of George Washington's favorite foods was ice cream? This is just one interesting fact about a past U.S. President.
Ways to Give Back During the Holidays
Read our list of great ways to give back this holiday season.
Winter Celebrations
Learn about unique traditions, celebrations, and holidays that occur around the world during December and January.
Mexico Wins 2007 National Geographic World Championship
The winners of the 2007 Geographic World Championship have been announced!

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