Pull out the conversation hearts—it’s the season of love! We’ve got eco-friendly (and family-friendly!) Valentine’s Day crafts, jaw-dropping photos of hearts in nature, and a curious question: Which animal has the most hearts? Plus, a Black History Month explainer for young readers.

YOUR GUIDE TO AN EARTH-FRIENDLY
VALENTINE’S DAY 

Valentines are sweet—but they’re not always easy on the Earth. Each year, Americans exchange 145 million Valentine’s Day cards which are usually … tossed. Good thing we’ve got tips to make your own cards and envelopes from paper you already have in your home. Even better? Crafting boosts kids’ brainpower!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 

The origins of Black History Month stretch back to 1915, when historian Carter G. Woodson tried to address the lack of information on the accomplishments of Black people available to the public. Discover the history of this commemorative month in this kid-friendly explainer, and then meet African American heroes here!

ANIMAL HEARTS QUIZ

Which animal has the most hearts? 

A. giant panda
B. hamster
C. rabbit
D. earthworm

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Celebrate Black History Month with this inspiring collection of National Geographic Kids Readers. Learn all about the lives, accomplishments, and legacies of four inspiring figures from American history—George Washington Carver, Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglass, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

THE BUGS ARE BACK!

 Tiny heroes, huge drama! A Real Bug’s Life is back for a thrilling second season that’s bigger and bolder than ever. Inspired by the World of Disney and Pixar’s A Bug’s Life, the Disney+ Original series from National Geographic takes us on another extraordinary adventure into the micro-bug world. A Real Bug’s Life season two is on Disney+ now! 

Meet eight incredible insects that earned our silly superlatives, from the creepy-crawly with the coolest glow to the bug with the funniest name. Then, uncover the secrets of the ancient, life-size stone statues at San Agustín Archaeological Park in Colombia, and learn how to speak gorilla. (Turns out, a long, low grumble means "Hey, there.") Plus, just in time for President’s Day, play a special all-presidents edition of Stump Your Parents.