Magazines for Children
Note: Age level recommendations
for some of the magazines listed below are based on those given in the reference
book
Magazines for Young People (JR 051 Ka). (Age recommendations made
by the publisher may differ.) Not all of the titles listed below are owned by
the library. If
(J Magazines) appears next to a magazine
title, it means this title is shelved in the general magazines section of the
Children's Department. If you are looking for
Magazines
for Parents please check our Parent Teacher Resource Room. Adult
Services Magazines are on the second floor. Questions? Please ask.
- American
Girl (J Magazines) http://www.americangirl.com/agmg/index.html
Designed to celebrate the achievements and foster the creativity of girls
ages 8-12 American Girl magazine is filled with craft projects, games,
girl-to-girl advice and more! The companion web site features a variety
of fun activities.
- AppleSeeds
(J Magazines) http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/APP/
Geared to children ages 7-9, each themed issue covers a social studies topic.
Includes articles, interviews, photographs and activities.
- Ask
: Arts and Sciences for Kids (J Magazines)
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/ASK/
Features puzzles, riddles, cartoons, articles and more inviting readers
ages 6-9 to explore the world's greatest artists, inventors and other thinkers.
- Babybug
(J Magazines) http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/BBB/
Designed for children 6 months to 2 years old, this boardbook magazine contains
colorful pictures, short stories and rhymes to engage listeners and encourage
children to try reading.
- Boys' Life
(J Magazines) http://www.boyslife.org/
Features the cover picture and contents from the current issue, but only
selected articles are available online. Includes a section where you can
download the plans for making various projects, such as stilts or a telegraph.
- Boys' Quest
(J Magazines) http://www.boysquest.com/
Geared toward elementary-age boys, includes stories, poems, crafts and other
educational activities.
- Calliope
World History for Young People (J Magazines)
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/CAL/
Designed to help readers between the ages of 9-15 understand how historical
events intertwine, each issue of Calliope is devoted to one theme in world
history. The web site lists current and upcoming themes and links to theme-related
web sites and others of interest to children and teachers.
- Chickadee
(J Magazines) http://www.owlkids.com/chickaDEE/index.html
Filled with puzzles, games, pictures and activities of interest to children
between the ages of 5 and 9, Chickadee features colorful photos and
stories emphasizing funny, unusual and true information about animals and
people.
- Chirp
(J Magazines) http://www.owlkids.com/chirp/index.html
Subtitled "The See and Do, Laugh and Learn Magazine," Chirp
is recommended for children ages 6-9. Features short stories, jokes, puzzles
and other games. The web site also features activities for young children.
- Click
(J Magazines) http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/CLK/
A magazine for ages 3-7 from the publishers of Cricket and Smithsonian
Magazine. Includes articles, stories, cartoons, activities and more
to help introduce young people to the world around them.
- Cobblestone
American History for Kids (J Magazines) http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/COB/
Geared for kids ages 8-14, each issue examines a part of America's past.
The web site lists current and upcoming themes and links to theme-related
web sites and others of interest to children and teachers.
- Creative
Kids : The National Voice for Kids (J Magazines)
http://www.prufrock.com/client/client_pages/prufrock_jm_createkids.cfm
Includes stories, games, opinions, poetry, drawings and more written by
kids for kids between the ages of 8 and 14. Published by Prufrock Press,
which supports the education of gifted children, this magazine aims to stimulate
and encourage the creativity of readers and invites kids to submit their
creative work. Visit the website for guidelines.
- Cricket
(J Magazines) http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/CKT/
Features children's literature, poems, stories, articles, songs, crafts
and jokes for children ages 8-12. Contributors are often internationally
known authors and illustrators. Regular features include "Cricket League"
(a story, art, or poetry contest), crossword puzzle, and letters from children
to the magazine.
- Dig
(J Magazines) http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/DIG/
A Cobblestone publication produces in cooperation with the Archaeological
Institute of America, Dig brings the excitement of archaeology and
other earth sciences to readers, ages 9-14. Each issue focuses on a theme
and contains information and activities, colorful graphics and photos to
promote a broad understanding of the featured topic.
- Discovery
Girls (J Magazines) http://www.discoverygirls.com/
Created by girls for girls, ages 8-12. Includes articles on a variety of
hot topics, from fashion to technology. Every other month, the magazine
editors travel to a different part of the country to involve a new 12-girl
panel in the creation of the magazine. Visit the magazine's website to find
out how to apply to be a "Discovery Girl."
- Faces
: Peoples, Places and Cultures (J Magazines)
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/FAC/
Geared for children ages 9-14, this magazine provides historical information
about places in the news, colorful photos, maps and activities to help young
people increase their knowledge of world cultures.
- FootSteps:
African American History (J Magazines) http://www.footstepsmagazine.com/
Designed to help young people discover more about African American History.
Includes informational articles and interviews, historical photos and artwork,
maps and activities.
- Girls' Life Magazine
(J Magazines) http://www.girlslife.com/
Geared to girls 10 to 15, this magazine (six issues a year) is packed with
advice on friends, family, school, crushes, fashion and beauty. More of
the same is available on their website.
- Highlights for
Children (J Magazines) http://www.highlights.com/
Issues contain poems, stories, puzzles, jokes, riddles, rebus stories, crafts,
and hidden pictures. There is something for everyone ages 4-12.
- Hopscotch
(J Magazines) http://www.hopscotchmagazine.com/
Geared toward elementary-age girls, includes stories, poems, crafts and
other educational activities.
- Jack and Jill
(J Magazines) http://www.jackandjillmag.org/
Published by the Children's Better Health Institute, this monthly/bimonthly
magazine is geared to children between the ages of 7 and 10. It features
current event and other special interest stories, as well as "things
to do" and "jokes and riddles."
- Kids Discover (J Nonfiction) http://www.kidsdiscover.com/default.aspx
This full-color, monhtly magazine covers nature, science and geography topics
for children ages 6 and older. Each issue is devoted to a specific subject.
Magazines are shelved by subject area in the nonfiction collection.
- Ladybug
(J Magazines) http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/LYB/
This is a magazine from the publishers of Cricket, targeted to a
younger audience (2-7). It contains numerous learning activities with a
particular focus on reading and understanding. Contains poems, stories,
cartoons, and activities.
- Muse
(J Magazines) http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/MUS/
A magazine for ages 9-14 from the publishers of Cricket and Smithsonian
Magazine. Includes articles and activities about science, nature, poetry,
music and more.
- National
Geographic Kids (Formerly called National Geographic World) (J
Magazines) http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/
Published by the National Geographic Society for kids between the ages of
8 and 14, Kids covers a wide variety of topics, but focuses on geography,
adventure, wildlife and science issues. The web site includes links to stories,
fun facts, games and other activities.
- New Moon
(J Magazines) http://www.newmoon.org
New Moon: The Magazine for Girls and Their Dreams is an international magazine
designed "for every girl who wants her voice heard and her dreams taken
seriously." Featuring girl editors, ages 8-14, and girl contributors
from around the world, the magazine includes stories, poems, artwork, personal
profiles and a variety of informational articles.
- Nick Jr. Magazine (J Magazines)
The magazine that helps "kids play to learn and parents learn to play"
features stories, news and activities for parents and preschoolers to do
together, a pullout section for preschoolers and tips for adults.
- Nick Magazine (J Magazines) http://www.nick.com/all_nick/nick_mag/
Geared to older schoolage children (ages 8-15), the magazine features a
special topic each month. Also includes cartoons, stories, activities, and
news about celebrities, movies, music, sports and other aspects of kid culture.
- Odyssey
(J Magazines) http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/ODY/
The web site for "The science magazine for young adventurers!"
Includes information about the current issue, sections on science news,
science fun, a teachers guide, and links to webcams around the world! (Recommended
for ages 10-16.)
- OWLkids Online
(J Magazines) http://www.owlkids.com/
Geared for children over 8, Owl magazine aims
to interest children in nature, science and the world around them. The website
includes links to Chickadee Net, designed for kids between ages of 6 and
9, Wired Owl, for kids 8 and older, and CyberFamily - a place for parents
to explore.
- Plays
(J Magazines) http://www.playsmag.com/
The Drama Magazine for Young People, this monthly publication (October thru
May) includes in each issue 8-10 plays for elementary, middle and high-school
aged students.
- Ranger Rick
(J Magazines) http://www.nwf.org/gowild/
Monthly magazine for kids ages 7 and up features colorful animal photos,
funny drawings, and exciting stories that inform children about nature,
outdoor adventure, and helping the environment. The online version of the
magazine includes web sites for homework help, monthly activities, games,
sections for parents and teachers and a sneak preview of the current issue.
- Sesame
Street Magazine (J Magazines) http://www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/
Early learning concepts are featured via stories, poems, and activities
with Bert, Ernie, and other Sesame Street Characters. Recommended for ages
2-6, the magazine is published monthly as a supplement to Parenting
Magazine. The website connects to Sesame Workshop pages for parents and
kids.
- Skipping Stones
: An International Multicultural Magazine (J Magazines)
http://www.skippingstones.org
A nonprofit children's magazine, Skipping Stones provides a playful
forum for sharing ideas and experiences among children from different lands
and backgrounds. The magazine accepts art and original writings in every
language and from all ages. Non-English writings are accompanied by English
translations. Each issue (5 during a school-year), also contains international
pen pals, book reviews, news, and a guide for parents and teachers. More
information and a sample issue is available on the magazine's website.
- Spider
(J Magazines) http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/SDR/
Another magazine from the publishers of Cricket, recommended for
ages 6-9. Contains stories, articles, poems, drawings, cartoons and letters
all with the aim of getting children interested in reading.
- Sports Illustrated
for Kids Online (J Magazines) http://www.sikids.com
Monthly magazine for elementary age children includes interviews with sports
heroes, comics, action photos and much more. The Web version mirrors the
print edition while capitalizing on the magazine's interactive appeal.
- Stone Soup
(J Magazines) http://www.stonesoup.com/
This international magazine is written and illustrated by children between
the ages of 8 and 13. The web site includes examples of the stories, poems,
artwork and book reviews that appear in sample issues, project ideas and
guidelines for contributing to the magazine.
- Time Magazine
for Kids http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/
The web site for this current-events oriented monthly magazine for kids
features news, games and activities, as well as sections for teachers and
parents.
- U.S. Kids
(J Magazines) http://www.uskidsmag.org/
Published eight times a year by the Children's Better Health Institute,
U.S. Kids is a magazine about kids ages 6-10. Readers will find stories
about the achievements of kids their own age, puzzles, games, and opportunities
to contribute to the magazine, as well. The web site for the magazine also
features activities for kids.
- Wild Animal
Baby (J Magazines) http://www.nwf.org/wildanimalbaby/
A publication of the National Wildlife Federation, the magazine includes
stories, fingerplays and big colorful photographs and drawings of wild animals
for children between the ages of 1 and 3. The website offers more games
and activities for young children.
- Your
Big Backyard (J Magazines) http://www.nwf.org/yourbigbackyard/
Also published by the National Wildlife Federation, this monthly magazine
introduces 3-7 year olds to the fascinating world of nature. It features
big, colorful photos, read-to-me stories, poems, riddles, and games.
- Zillions
(J Magazines) http://www.zillions.org/
In September 2000, Zillions stopped publishing its print magazine and decided
to exist as an online site only. Sponsored by Consumer Reports Online, the
site (now called Consumer Reports Online for Kids) features articles
produced by Zillions between 1999 and 2001. Geared to children 8 and older,
the site features toy and other product tests and informative articles designed
to help kids become smart consumers and make informed decisions about money
matters.
