
Rainbow - National Geographic Society
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 gods live.
Visible Light - Education
Oct 19, 2023 · Electromagnetic light energy is everywhere, but very little of it can actually be seen by the human eye.
Rainforests, Explained - National Geographic Society
Rainforests play an invaluable role in sustaining life, but every year, large portions of them are cut down for logging, mining, and cattle ranches.
Coral Reefs - Education
Nov 21, 2024 · Learn the risks our world's coral reefs are facing and what they mean for our future and the future of the ocean.
Photosynthesis - National Geographic Society
Feb 26, 2025 · Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.
Region - National Geographic Society
Dec 9, 2024 · A region is an area of land that has common features. A region can be defined by natural or artificial features.
Map Skills for Students, Ages 4-8 - Education
This collection features map activities designed to strengthen spatial thinking skills for students. Spatial thinking allows students to comprehend and analyze phenomena related to the places and spaces …
Sun - National Geographic Society
Feb 2, 2024 · The sun is an ordinary star, one of about 100 billion in our galaxy, the Milky Way. The sun has extremely important influences on our planet: It drives weather, ocean currents, seasons, and …
Automobile - National Geographic Society
Nov 15, 2024 · The four-wheeled transportation vehicle symbolizes the promise and the pitfalls of the modern age.
Biomes - National Geographic Society
May 9, 2025 · A biome is an area of the planet that can be classified according to the plants and animals that live in it.