National Geographic still breaking new ground

USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education), Jan, 2005

Every year, National Geographic comes up with wonderful new items that fall in line with its reputation as a leader in science and exploration. Why should this year be any different?

A Metal-Detecting Rover ($29.95) may be one of the coolest toys your kids ever will get. This realistic looking all-terrain vehicle has a lesson in magnetic fields hiding in its onboard metal detector. It can be piloted across any land surface via a 54" cable and video-game-style controller. Whenever it rides over buried metal, light and sound signals indicate that it's time to park and start digging.

For an informative addition to your child's library, there is the Prehistoric Mammals book ($29.95), which examines some of the most amazing creatures that have ever lived. From the well-known saber-toothed tiger and wooly mammoth to the obscure--but equally amazing--giant ground sloth, 100 mammals are showcased vividly in full color. A fact file provides important details at a glance, including the creature's size, where it lived, and a timeline indicating the era in which it existed.

To order these items, or any others from the National Geographic catalogue, call 888-225-5647 or go online at www.shopng.com.