
Rainbow - National Geographic Society
Jan 20, 2026 · Rainbows are often portrayed as bridges between people and supernatural beings. In Norse mythology, for instance, a rainbow called the Bifrost connects Earth with Asgard, where the …
Rainforest - National Geographic Society
May 30, 2025 · A rainforest is an area of tall trees that receives a high amount of rainfall.
Geography
Jan 15, 2026 · Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.
Omnivore - Education | National Geographic Society
Nov 15, 2024 · An omnivore is an organism that regularly consumes a variety of material, including plants, animals, algae, and fungi. They range in size from tiny insects like ants to large …
Juneteenth - National Geographic Society
On June 19, 1866, formerly enslaved Black people in the U.S. state of Texas celebrated a year of emancipation with the “Juneteenth” holiday.
Poaching - National Geographic Society
Poaching is the illegal trafficking and killing of wildlife. Sometimes animal or plant parts are sold as trophies or “folk medicines” and sometimes they are sold as pets or houseplants. With more tigers …
Introduction to Earth Day - Education
Jan 22, 2025 · Preparation Handouts & Worksheets: Celebrate Earth Requirements: Internet access required; one computer per classroom; projector Overview Earth Day is a day to celebrate Earth’s …
Wetland - National Geographic Society
Oct 19, 2023 · A wetland is an area of land that is either covered by water or saturated with water.
Neighborhood - National Geographic Society
Dec 3, 2024 · A neighborhood is an area where people live and interact with one another.
Lithosphere - National Geographic Society
Nov 29, 2023 · The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of Earth, including the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust.