Next, you'll visit a fiery volcano—in the middle of Antarctica's icy landscape. But don't get too close! At the peak of this volcano, called Mount Erebus, a red-hot lake spits out a lava bomb—a blazing ball of molten rock—onto the snowy slopes below. And around the volcano, escaping water vapor freezes in the icy air and creates tall towers of ice.
Then you'll discover the science of cute: how adorable animals affect your brain. For example, baby giraffes have large eyes similar to human babies. Looking at big peepers of certain can prompt some people's brains to produce nature chemicals called dopamine and oxytocin, which can boost feelings of happiness.
Quiz time! Are you commanding like a kraken or loyal like a griffin? Take a fun personality quiz to discover your mythological monster match. (And then take more personality quizzes here!) Want more myths? Grab a parent and tune in to the Nat Geo Kid podcast Greeking Out on the Nat Geo Kids Youtube channel!)
Finally, you'll live through the last days of the dinosaurs, discovering the dramatic events that led to their extinction. Don't forget to have your parents visit our giveaway page between November 3-10 to enter for a chance to win a dino prize pack including a book and a Tonie. Please note, no entries will be accepted after November 10, 2025.
Other stories in this month's issue:
- Weird But True: Check out fun facts you can share with your friends.
- Dare to Explore: See what happens when a National Geographic Explorer is almost eaten by a sperm whale!
- Critter Chat: If animals used social media, what would they say? Folow this Japanese macaque's day as it updates its feed.
- Funny Fill-in: Fill in the blanks in this story, then read it out loud for a laugh!