Magazines
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Note: Age level recommendations for some of the magazines listed below are based on those given in the reference book Magazines for Young People.
Age recommendations made by the publisher may differ.
Magazines for Younger Children - Babies to Early Elementary School
 
 
Babybug - 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.
Click - 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.
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Chickadee - 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.

Highlights for Children - Issues contain poems, stories, puzzles, jokes, riddles, rebus stories, crafts, and hidden pictures. There is something for everyone ages 4-12.
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Sesame St. Magazine - Early learning concepts are featured via stories, poems, and activities with Bert, Ernie, and other Sesame Street Characters. Recommended for ages 2-6.

Wild Animal Baby - 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.
 
 

Your Big Backyard - 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.
 
 
Magazines for Middle Readers -Elementary School
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American Girl - 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.

AppleSeeds - 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 - Features puzzles, riddles, cartoons, articles and more inviting readers ages 6-9 to explore the world's greatest artists, inventors and other thinkers.
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Boys' Quest - Geared toward elementary-age boys, includes stories, poems, crafts and other educational activities.
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Chirp - 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.
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Cobblestone - A magazine for ages 9-up 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.
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Cricket - 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.
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Discovery Girls - 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.
 
  Hopscotch - Geared toward elementary-age girls, includes stories, poems, crafts and other educational activities.
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Jack and Jill - 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."
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Kids Discover - This full-color, monthly magazine covers nature, science and geography topics for children ages 6 and older. Each issue is devoted to a specific subject.

Muse - 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.
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New Moon: The Magazine for Girls and Their Dreams - This 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.
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Nick Magazine - Geared to older school-age 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.

 
  Ranger Rick - 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.
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Odyssey - The science magazine for young adventurers includes science news, science fun, a teacher's guide, and links to web cams around the world! (Recommended for ages 10-16.)
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Skipping Stones - 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.
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Spider - 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.
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Sports Illustrated for Kids - Monthly magazine for elementary age children includes interviews with sports heroes, comics, action photos and much more.
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Stone Soup - This international magazine is written and illustrated by children between the ages of 8 and 13. There are stories, poems, artwork and book reviews.
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US Kids - 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.
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Magazines Older Children-Elementary and Beyond
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Calliope World History for Young People - 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.
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FootSteps: African American History - Designed to help young people discover more about African American History. Includes informational articles and interviews, historical photos and artwork, maps and activities.
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Girls' Life - Geared to girls 10 to 15, this magazine is packed with advice on friends, family, school, crushes, fashion and beauty.
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