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What's New	August 20, 2008

• My Wonderful World on Facebook and YouTube: Become a fan and watch videos about your world


• Start an ePals Project on topics of global interest with a classroom in another part of the world!


• The National Geographic Kids Hands-On Explorer Expedition is here!


• New! National Geographic's Giant Traveling Maps Community


• 2008 D.C. Geographic Alliance Summer Geography Institute, "Exploring The World Through Geography"

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