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Photograph courtesy Challenged Athletes Foundation

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.

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MapMachine: Check out satellite images, street maps, and more in this online atlas.

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.

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: Helping Ocean Animals Survive
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.
George Washington Loved Ice Cream—And Other 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 National Geographic's new book about Joseph Medicine Crow.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
George Washington Loved Ice Cream—And Other 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.
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: Helping Ocean Animals Survive
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.
Mammoth Tooth Discovered on Walk Home
Ten-year-old Alaska resident, Jared, found a mammoth tooth. Listen to an interview.
Mexico Wins 2007 National Geographic World Championship
The winners of the 2007 Geographic World Championship have been announced!
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.
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.
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!
Thanksgiving Traditions
Read about Thanksgiving traditions and pick up some tasty Thanksgiving facts.
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 National Geographic's new book about Joseph Medicine Crow.
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.
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.
Letterboxing
If you’re ready for adventure, you’ll love this pursuit!
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.

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