Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2018 i National Geographic Kids

GALÁPAGOS WILDLIFE Meet some awesome animals that exist only in and around the Galápagos Islands. 1 LEAPING LOCUSTS! It’s no surprise that large painted locusts are related to grasshoppers; both insects share a super jumping ability. These locusts can leap 9.8 feet, which is helpful when they’re fleeing from their predators: lava lizards and Galápagos hawks. 2 WILLING TO ADAPT Penguins in warm waters? Galápagos penguins, which live farther north than any other penguin on Earth, are the only penguins that reside in the Northern Hemisphere. They’ve found creative ways to adapt to their isolated habitat: They build their nests with lava rocks! 3 A BIRD THAT MOOS The waved albatross, the largest bird on the Galápagos, has a wingspan of 7.2 feet. But what’s even more impressive is its…

Abuzzer goes off, marking the start of a race. Your heart is pounding—not that you can hear it over the sound of revving engines. Your car weaves through the other vehicles, making its way to the front of the pack. Peering through the windshield, you see the finish line ahead. Your car crosses first! The crowd roars. You aren’t actually in the car. But thanks to a pair of smart glasses you’re wearing in the stands, you experienced exactly what the real driver did on the course. “In the future, advanced technology will enable us to feel as if we’re part of the event,” says Aymeric Castaing, founder of Umanimation, a future-tech media company. Take a peek at more ways we’ll be entertained by 2060 and beyond—but first, check out…

Dog Hangs Ten Pacifica, California This dog knows how to catch—how to catch waves, that is! Abbie Girl the Australian kelpie took the top prize at the World Dog Surfing Championships for the second year in a row, where she surfed the largest and longest waves. “She nailed it in every category,” competition judge Charly Kayle says. Owner Michael Uy started taking Abbie to the beach after adopting her more than 11 years ago. Once the dog got used to the water, she eventually hopped on a surfboard.“Working kelpies herd sheep by running across their backs,” Uy says, noting her breed’s natural instinct might help Abbie balance. The dog also rides a custom board that’s lighter, thinner, and soft on top so she can dig in her claws. And nobody…

A confused hawk stands weakly on a Texas road. Two manatees flounder on a Florida beach. They’re all in the path of deadly hurricanes, desperate for help. Last summer, hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria barreled through parts of the United States. Dangerous winds—some nearly 200 miles an hour—and historic flooding toppled power lines, destroyed buildings, and blocked roads. Many people fled to safety or sheltered in their homes until the storms passed. But other people needed rescuing—and so did some animals. Luckily brave people all over the country stepped up to help not only their human neighbors, but their animal neighbors as well. Read on for heroic stories about animal rescues. MANATEE MOVERS The two manatees are stranded. Winds from Hurricane Irma are so extreme that they’ve blown the sea…

1. Fill in the thought balloon. 2. Cut out the entire picture (or make a photocopy of it). 3. Mail it along with your name, address, phone number, and date of birth to Nat Geo Kids, Back Talk, P.O. Box 96000, Washington, DC 20090-6000. Selection for publication in a future issue will be at the discretion of Nat Geo Kids. FROM THE APRIL 2017 ISSUE Check it out, bros! I’m snake-boardin’! Patrick Y., 11 Mahone Bay, Canada I hope he’s a vegetarian! Meaghan M., 7 Dallas, Texas No ... sudden ... movements ... Evan S., 15 Battle Ground, Washington I guess now I’m a-head of you. Grace R., 12 Bridgeport, Connecticut This branch is rather scaly. Ethan G., 11 Joplin, Missouri Please don’t sneeze! Jaslene L., 9 Emeryville, California A…

Animals often blend in with their environments for protection. Find each animal listed below in one of the pictures. Write the letter of the correct picture next to each animal’s name. ANSWERS BELOW 1. sea star 2. crab 3. arctic hare 4.owl 5. antelope 6.chameleon Answers…

DOG CALMS CHEETAH COLUMBUS, OHIO For the first few weeks of his life, Emmett the cheetah cub had pneumonia and required around-theclock care. Kind humans at the Wilds conservation center in Cumberland, Ohio, oversaw his recovery. But once Emmett was better, he moved to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Cheetahs are naturally cautious animals. But Emmett had a rough start. So the zookeepers thought it was important that he find a friend. Like people, some animals can get lonely. Having a friend—an animal to interact with, and even cuddle withis important for development. That’s where Cullen came in: This bundle of fur was destined to become Emmett’s adorable puppy pal. The pair love playing together. Best of all, Emmett and Cullen are helping the Columbus Zoo raise awareness about cheetahs…

Brain Games Trick your noodle with these mind-bending optical illusions. VANISHING COLORS Make these five colored circles disappear! Hold the magazine close to you and keep it still, focusing on the center of the yellow dot. Try not to move your eyes or blink. As you watch, the red, purple, blue, and green circles will vanish. Then the yellow circle fades out too. Finally the pink background fades to gray—and you’re left with a blank square. [ BEHIND THE BRAIN ] The colors seem to disappear because you’re keeping your eyes still. When your eyes start to get tired, they stop telling your brain about the stuff that hasn’t changed. So over a small amount of time, the colors appear to fade. STRAIGHT LINES The black lines appear to bend…

1 Where in the United States did people rush to find gold in the mid-1800s? A. Florida B. California C. Idaho D. Maine 2 Which of the following residences is home to a current royal family? A. Graceland, in Tennessee B. Palace of Versailles, in France C. Hogwarts D. Buckingham Palace, in England 3 What is the most common music played during the festival of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? A. reggae B. country C. samba D. hip-hop 4 Nordkapp, Norway, is the northernmost point of mainland Europe. In the summer, what time does the sun set there? A. 7 p.m. B. midnight C. 2 a.m. D. never 5 Which South American country celebrates dulce de leche each year on June 21, in honor of…