Watch a time-lapse video showing the northern lights over Norway.
March 2024
REGIONS
Chasing the Northern Lights
This is the best time of year to see nature’s dazzling display of lights—if you’re far enough north.
March 2024
REGIONS, PLACE, LOCATION
Polar Maps
Learn how to read maps of the North and South poles.
PDF
February 2024
MOVEMENT, REGIONS, PLACE, LOCATION
Historical Map
Learn how to read a historical map of Africa.
PDF
December 2023
REGIONS, PLACE
Conquering Everest
Reaching Earth’s highest point had seemed an impossible goal. But Tenzing Norgay kept trying till he made it.
May 2023
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS, REGIONS
Saving Florida's Manatees
With their habitat under threat, Florida’s manatees are in trouble, so rescuers are rushing to help.
April 2023
MOVEMENT, REGIONS
This City Is Sinking
The capital of Indonesia is sinking, but officials have a plan to save it: by building a new capital.
March 2023
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS, REGIONS
The Great Green Wall
Watch a video about efforts to plant a Great Green Wall to stop the southward spread of the Sahara.
March 2023
REGIONS, PLACE
Into the Volcano
Watch a video about volcanoes—the various types, how and why they form, and where in the world they’re found.
March 2023
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS, REGIONS
Seeds of Hope
In Northern Africa, people are planting millions of trees to help stop the Sahara’s southward spread.
February 2023
REGIONS, PLACE
Sacred Ground
Five Tribal Nations are helping to preserve a national monument that is central to their way of life.
December 2022
REGIONS, LOCATION
Where's Mapman?
Where did our cartographer go? Draw a map of the mystery location to enter this year’s contest.
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