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Download this month's Teacher's Guide to get background notes, discussion questions, ready-to-copy review pages, and more. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
Download a Spanish translation of our article “Feeling the Heat.”
Don’t be afraid of the big, bad wolf. Meet these cool canines up close, with facts, photos, maps, and video.
Wolves have made a comeback in the United States. If they are no longer classified as endangered, though, they may once again face the threat of hunters.
New telescopes and satellites have shown us views of the sun that we’ve never seen before. Take a look at some of the amazing images here.
Are changes in the sun behind Earth’s climate crisis? Not according to a new study. Find out what scientists have learned.
Global warming is causing tough changes for Arctic people. Melting ice and rising seas threaten their lives and cultures.
The warming Arctic could mean bad news for many animals. Find out why polar bears, seals, and whales may face new threats due to global warming.
What is global warming? How does the greenhouse effect work? Get all the background you’ll need right here.
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Sail down the slopes with snowboarders to learn about the laws of physics. Journey into history with pirates. Meet chameleons, nature’s quick-change artists.
Photographs: Joel Sartore (wolf); NASA (sun); © Bryan & Cherry Alexander Photography (hunter)