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EXPLORER Vol. 8 No. 1


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PUBLISHED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LEARNING Coming in October


Supervolcano: Learn what lies beneath one of the world’s largest hot spots.


Swarm! Discover why some animals follow the crowd.


Animal Mummies: Join a scientist as she unravels the mysteries of ancient Egypt’s animal mummies.


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ISBN: 9781305471672


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