Here children can explore the interactive Fantastic Forest, learn about the endangered Siberian tiger, look into the geysers of Yellowstone National Park, find ghosts in a 14th Century British castle, or learn the science behind lightning. The kids can also become Junior Members of the National Geographic Society, join the GeoMail Pen Pal Network, and take the GeoBee Quiz to test their geography knowledge. A section called Hot Spots for Kids recommends appropriate links for further exploration. Around is an e-zine for kids with stories, sports articles, science projects, craft ideas, games, and more. Each issue takes a theme and explores it from many different angles.
Young readers can have fun in many ways while incidentally learning about a subject in depth.
The ezine also has an advice column, a place for kids to Speak Out, and a section for grownups. If you're interested in your family tree, Ancestry Home Town is a great place to visit for genealogy courses, news, FAQs, and software. From this website you can search free genealogical, historical, and biographical databases, or subscribe to research library services. You can also shop for books and other geneaology-related products, place classified ads, and find links to other genealogy sites. Freebies here include a genealogy CD-ROM, software, and magazines.