Russia, the largest country in the world, occupies one-tenth of all the land on Earth.
tundras provide habitat for many rare animals, including Asiatic black bears, snow leopards
Trudi Trueit has written more than a hundred books for young readers, both fiction and nonfiction. Her love of writing began in fourth grade when she wrote, directed, and starred in her first play. She went on to become a TV news reporter and weather forecaster, but she knew her calling was in writing. Trueit is a gifted storyteller for middle-grade audiences, and her fiction novels include The Sister Solution, Stealing Popular, and the Secrets of a Lab Rat series. Her expertise in nonfiction for kids comes through in books on history, weather, wildlife, and Earth science. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Trueit lives in Everett, Washington.
I’d send my drone to take pictures of amazing places—the Northern Lights, snow leopards
These mammals spend most of their time in trees and are famous for their incredible acrobatic skills.
Spending time in trees is how these animals avoid predators, such as snow leopards
Find out how scientists are working to increase the number of healthy mountain lions by building grassy bridges over busy highways. Then discover how cute Aussie critters like koalas, turtles, and birds get top-notch care at a wildlife hospital. Plus, get tips on caring for animals in need.
Tigers, leopards, cheetahs, and jaguars are also part of this grouping.
Without the Nile River, all of Egypt would be desert.
Egyptians left paintings and carvings of large animals like elephants, hippos, leopards
This mountainous country occupies the northern part of East Asia’s Korean peninsula.
Siberian musk deer, Siberian tigers, and Siberian leopards are all native to the
Even scientists goof up sometimes! These Nat Geo Explorers share some of their wildest slipups and hardest fails.
Tigers, cheetahs, leopards, jaguars, and cougars are also part of this grouping.
