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Recommend Periodicals for Kids
from Middle & Junior High School Library Catalog
 Title: Blackgirl Magazine
Publisher: Destiny Entertainment
Price: $24 per year
Frequency: Bimonthly
Abstract: Created by a 14-year-old girl from Atlanta, this magazine
"focuses on promoting positive messages and imagery among
African-American teens, while offering . . . coverage of history,
culture, lifestyle, and entertainment news." (Publisher's note)
Reading Level: 4 and up
Title: Boys' Life
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America
Price: $21.60 per year
Frequency: Monthly
Abstract: This magazine covers scouting projects and profiles of
scouts, as well as sports, science, hobbies, and other topics. It also
features comics (including a Bible Heroes graphic strip), craft
projects, and fiction. Some commercial content is included.
Reading Level: 5-9 Title: Brio
Publisher: Focus on the Family
Price: $18 per year
Frequency: Monthly
Abstract: This magazine takes a conservative Christian perspective on
issues younger teens face. It features an advice column, interviews,
profiles of Christian celebrities, and fiction.
Reading Level: 6-10 Title: Calliope
Publisher: Carus
Price: $29.95 per year
Frequency: 9 times a year
Abstract: Each issue focuses on a single theme in world history, such
as Mozart or the Mexican Revolution, and includes theme-related
illustrations, maps, time lines, images of art from museums,
activities and experiments, puzzles, and bibliographies.
Reading Level: 4-6 Title: Career World
Publisher: Weekly Reader Publications
Price: $34.50 per year
Frequency: 6 times a year
Abstract: This magazine features information about careers, education,
and the connection between college courses and employment as well as
coverage of employment trends, the job market, job-search tips and
interviewing techniques.
Reading Level: 6-12 Title: ChildArt
Publisher: International Child Art Foundation
Price: $30 per year
Frequency: 6 times a year
Abstract: This magazine focuses on famous art and artists and
encourages young readers to express themselves in a variety of art
forms. It explores themes, such as refugee art, peace through art, and
art and culture, and includes games, wordplay, and profiles.
Reading Level: 3-7 Title: Cicada
Publisher: Carus
Price: $35.97 per year
Frequency: Bimonthly
Abstract: This teen literary magazine features fiction and poetry
often focused on themes of growing up. Submissions from young people
are encouraged.
Reading Level: 4-9 Title: Cobblestone: discover
American history
Publisher: Carus
Price: $19.95 per year
Frequency: 9 times a year
Abstract: Each issue of this historical magazine features a theme
topic such as cowboys, Russians in America, or libraries, and contains
articles, stories, and activities related to the issue's theme.
Reading Level: 4-8 Title: Creative Kids: the
national voice for kids
Publisher: Prufrock
Price: $19.95 per year
Frequency: 4 times a year
Abstract: This magazine features "games, stories, and opinions all by
and for kids ages 8-14." (Publisher's note)
Reading Level: 3-8 Title: Cricket: the magazine
for children
Publisher: Carus
Price: $35.97 per year
Frequency: Monthly
Abstract: This magazine features fiction (including science fiction),
biographies, fantasy, poetry, and folktales. It also "offers its
readers cartoons, crossword puzzles, crafts, and recipes. In addition,
CRICKET features story, poetry, art, and photography contests."
(Publisher's note)
Reading Level: 4-8 Title: Current Science
Publisher: Weekly Reader Publications
Price: $34.50 per year
Frequency: 16 times a year
Abstract: This magazine "uses today's news to make science more
relevant to students in grades 6-10. . . . Each issue covers every
area of the science curriculum--life, earth, and physical science,
plus health and technology. . . . [Also available are] Teacher's
Guides that link each issue's content to state and NSE standards."
(Publisher's note)
Reading Level: 6-10 Title: Dig Magazine
Publisher: Carus
Price: $32.97 per year
Frequency: 9 times a year
Abstract: This magazine features articles on archaeological
discoveries, with topics ranging from mummies to dinosaurs. Each issue
includes photo-illustrations, projects, puzzles and games.
Reading Level: 4-8 Title: Faces: people, places, &
cultures
Publisher: Carus
Price: $29.95 per year
Frequency: 9 times a year
Abstract: Each issue of this 52-page magazine focuses on a different
culture and includes maps, photographs, time lines, activities,
contests, a crossword puzzle, bibliography, and Webography all related
to that theme.
Reading Level: 4-6 Title: Footsteps:
African-American heritage
Publisher: Carus
Price: $23.95 per year
Frequency: 5 times a year
Abstract: Each issue of this magazine explores a African
American-related theme, such as Colonial slavery, the Negro Leagues,
or the life of an African American historical figure. Issues include
theme-related articles, interviews, photographs, artwork, maps,
primary source documents, time lines, activities, and projects.
Reading Level: 4-6 Title: Girls' Life
Publisher: Monarch Avalon
Price: $14.95 per year
Frequency: Bimonthly
Abstract: In addition to articles on boys, school, fashion,
celebrities, and family relationships, this magazine also features an
advice column, craft projects, reviews, contests, quizzes, and
profiles of notable teenage girls.
Reading Level: 6-8 Title: Guideposts Sweet 16
Publisher: Guideposts
Price: $19.95 per year
Frequency: Bimonthly
Abstract: This spiritual teen magazine features true life stories,
advice columns, news, social commentary, and reviews in addition to
articles on fashion, beauty, entertainment, celebrities, and boys.
Reading Level: 6-12 Title: Imagine: opportunities
and resources for academically talented youth
Publisher: Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Price: $30 per year
Frequency: 5 times a year
Abstract: Aimed at career-minded middle and high school students, this
magazine features student-penned articles on academic competitions,
internships, summer programs, extracurricular activities, and other
ways of gaining job experience for the future. It also provides
college planning advice, career profiles, and other resources.
Reading Level: 6-12 Title: Junior Scholastic
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Price: Prices vary according to the number of subscriptions per
classroom
Frequency: Biweekly during the school year
Abstract: Designed for use in classrooms, this magazine offers news
stories from around the world as well as articles on American history
and geography. A teacher's edition is also available. Some commercial
content is included.
Reading Level: 5-7 Title: JVibe
Publisher: Jewish Family & Life!
Price: $18 per year
Frequency: Bimonthly
Abstract: This magazine focuses on Jewish youth culture from around
the world, with topics including pop culture, religious issues, social
action, and Israel.
Reading Level: 6-12 Title: Kids Discover
Publisher: Kids Discover
Price: $19.95 per year
Frequency: 10 times a year
Abstract: Each theme-based issue features articles, bibliographies,
experiments, and activities. Themes include topics as diverse as space
exploration, weather, the pyramids, and the brain.
Reading Level: 4-6 Title: Muse
Publisher: Carus
Price: $32.97 per year
Frequency: 10 times a year
Abstract: This magazine aims to encourage kids to be more curious
about the world around them and features articles on science, history,
and art. "Each issue is filled with engaging photographs and
illustrations, cartoons, a contest, activities, Web site
recommendations, and reader letters." (Publisher's note)
Reading Level: 5 and up Title: New Moon: the
magazine for girls and their dreams
Publisher: New Moon
Price: $29.95 per year
Frequency: Bimonthly
Abstract: This periodical is edited by girls eight to 14 years old and
features fiction, poems, articles, artwork, and letters from girls
around the world.
Reading Level: 5-9 Title: Odyssey: adventures in
science
Publisher: Carus
Price: $29.95 per year
Frequency: 9 times a year
Abstract: Each issue features articles on recent scientific
discoveries, puzzles, hands-on activities, an animal column, a cartoon
featuring astronomer Jack Horkheimer, and a monthly "Star Chart" for
young astronomers. The magazine also publishes stories, poems, and
artwork by kids.
Reading Level: 5-9 Title: Owl
Publisher: Bayard Canada
Price: $31.02 per year
Frequency: 10 times a year
Abstract: This magazine presents a variety of articles on science,
art, and the environment. It also features an advice column, puzzles
and activities.
Reading Level: 4-7 Title: Pack-O-Fun
Publisher: Clapper
Price: $21.97
Frequency: 6 times a year
Abstract: This magazine offers color photographs of finished themed
arts and crafts projects. It includes step-by-step directions and
lists of necessary materials for projects.
Reading Level: 4-7 Title: Scholastic Art
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Price: Price is based on the total number of subscriptions
Frequency: 6 times a year
Abstract: Each issue is centered on an art related theme and explains
the historical and cultural contexts in which works or styles of fine
art were created. It also includes an "Art Workshop" to teach students
how to replicate theme-related techniques.
Reading Level: 7-12 Title: Skipping Stones: a
multicultural magazine
Publisher: Skipping Stones
Price: $35 per year
Frequency: 6 times a year
Abstract: This magazine features the writings and artwork of adults
and young people from countries around the world, with an emphasis on
international and multicultural education and communication.
Reading Level: 5-7 Title: Sports Illustrated for
Kids
Publisher: Time
Price: $24.95 per year
Frequency: Monthly
Abstract: Each issue features stories, trivia, color action photos,
and posters for young sports fans.
Reading Level: 6-12 Title: Stone Soup: the
magazine by young writers and artists
Publisher: Children's Art Foundation
Price: $34 per year
Frequency: 6 times a year
Abstract: This magazine publishes works of fiction, poetry, and
artwork by young people from around the world. It also pays a nominal
fee for admissions that are accepted.
Reading Level: 4-7 Title: Teen Ink
Publisher: Young Authors Foundation
Price: $25 per year
Frequency: Monthly
Abstract: Each issue of this national magazine written and illustrated
by teenagers features fiction, nonfiction, interviews, poetry,
photography, and art.
Reading Level: 6-12 Title: Teen Voices
Publisher: Women Express
Price: $20 per year
Frequency: Twice a year
Abstract: This magazine written and illustrated by teenage girls
addresses such issues as body image, racism, rape, and drug abuse.
Reading Level: 6-12 Title: Wizard: the comics
magazine
Publisher: Wizard Entertainment
Price: $28 per year
Frequency: Monthly
Abstract: This comic book and action figure price guide also features
interviews, comics industry news, art tips, and other comic
book-related topics.
Reading Level: 5 and up Title: Zoobooks
Publisher: Wildlife Education Ltd.
Price: $20.95 per year
Frequency: 12 times a year
Abstract: Each issue features articles, color photographs,
illustrations, and interactive games focused on a specific animal.
Reading Level: 4-6 |
