National Geographic Kids magazine - the perfect balance between learning and fun! A must-have for children ages 6 and up. Each issue is packed with colorful photos, games, puzzles, fun features and facts about animals, science, technology, and more.
In Malaysia, people text HA3 instead of LOL. A pineapple is actually made up of a bunch of berries. An astronaut once lost a SPATULA in SPACE. SEA LION PUPS CAN RECOGNIZE THEIR MOTHERS’ CALLS IN A CROWD. Tasmanian devils may challenge enemies by SNEEZING. CANNED TUNA is one of the most popular pizza toppings in Germany. Argentina’s president works in a building known as the PINK HOUSE. Every 24 hours, your blood travels about 4 miles through your body.…
JUMP! JUMP, RABBIT No-bunny else can outhop this rabbit. Penelope holds the record for the fastest time to complete five jumps by a rabbit, bouncing over a series of miniature fences in just 4.8 seconds. Penelope finished a few milliseconds faster than her competition, a rabbit named Bullseye. You might say she beat him by a hare BLINDFOLDED JUGGLER How do you juggle blindfolded while wobbling on a balance board? Very carefully. Simon West, aka “Jack Flash,” holds the record for the most juggling catches while blindfolded on a balance board, completing 74 catches during his attempt. West beat the previous record by more than 50 catches. Just think how many catches he could complete without the blindfold. BLINGED-OUT TOILET You can look, but you can’t flush. A toilet seat…
1 Snake milkers collect venom for making medicine and snakebite antidotes. 2 It takes about 45 minutes for an astronaut to put on a spacesuit. 3 Human dog-food tasters are paid to sample and evaluate pet food products. 4 In the mid-1800s, England’s Queen Victoria employed a royal rat catcher. 5 A dog named Brynn was elected the mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. 6 Some people work as professional roller-coaster testers. 7 Former U.S. President Barack Obama’s first job was scooping ice cream.…
1 PURPLE POWER The striking purple gemstone amethyst was as pricey as rubies and emeralds until the 1800s, when massive deposits were found in Brazil. After that, the purple quartz mineral that had been worn by royalty for hundreds of years became affordable for everyone. 2 INNER BEAUTY Geodes are spherical rocks that form in lots of different ways, from bubbles in volcanic rock to mud balls at the bottom of rivers and other bodies of water. Over millions of years, the rock’s shell hardens and crystals form inside, creating an artistic interior of surprising patterns and colors. 3 RAINBOW ROCK This quartz crystal gets its iridescent colors from a thin layer of titanium that covers it. The artificial process takes place in a vacuum chamber, where the natural electrical…
Cow on Wheels Austin, Texas Moo-ve over—this cow is on a roll! Most cows can stand up just a few hours after being born, but one calf named Champion couldn’t get his back legs to hold his weight. The farmer who owned Champion realized that the calf needed help, so he brought Champion to Safe in Austin, an animal rescue ranch. The rescuers soon discovered that Champion has a spine condition that prevents him from walking on his own. But they knew exactly what to do: They built a custom-made wheelchair just for him! With sturdy rubber wheels and a special brace to help balance the weight, the wheelchair let Champion walk using only his front hooves. But Champion was lonely at the rescue, so the farmer brought the calf’s…
PERSONALITY QUIZ This Special Be a Hero Issue is here to inspire you. The next 14 pages are packed with animals rescuing other animals, brave park rangers busting poachers, and fun facts about heroes working to protect the planet. Plus, you’ll get tons of tips on how you can be a hero, too. But first, take this personality quiz to see what type of hero you are—and which heroic characters from the Explorer Academy and Zeus the Mighty book series you’re most like. Then start flipping to unleash your inner hero! START HERE…
