Magazines do much more than simply count as good material for reading. Magazines

adapt to a changing world; they match what today's kids need and young adults want".

The benefits of magazines:• Magazines are bite-sized (reader friendly, can be grabbed on the run,

focused, written with style, potency, and passion, answer questions quicklyand contain information that is short, condensed, and packaged for quick

consumption).• Magazines are current and timely.

• Magazines cut across the curriculum to cover every subject area.• Magazines publish young people's work and make them feel good about

themselves.• Magazines give a brief introduction to heavier subjects.

• Magazines have stories, poems, plays and information about authors.• Magazines satisfy special interests.

• Magazines are graphically and visually appealing.• Magazines demonstrate worthy human values.

• Magazines offer a wide range of readability, both in interest areas and inlevels of difficulty in the material presented.

• Magazines include both fiction and nonfiction, generally in the same issue.

All of these factors help motivate children and teens to read.

Most popular magazines for children and teens havecompanion websites used to advertise and provide convenient access to

subscription information. Often, in addition to this information, sample articles, stories, activities,

and more are available online--free of charge.Magazines on the web have the added advantage of being interactive so thatstudents can participate in polls and surveys about issues of interest to them; submit their own stories, art work, or science projects for online publication;

e-mail experts with questions on a broad range of topics; play interactive games; watch short audio and video clips; or follow links to find more

information on a subject.

The following is a list of websites for many of the most popular print magazines for children and teens.

Most of the websites have links to subscription.

American GirlFun and friendship, party plans, crafts, real girls' stories, advice, quizzes and contests, including a super summer issue. Inspired by the popular collection of dolls, this online

accompaniment to the printmagazine provides readers with printable paper dolls, puzzles, planner pages for theAmerican Girl Planner, quizzes, e-cards, and more. 9 issues for $30.00 http://www.americangirl.com/index.php

Boys’ QuestBoys' Quest is designed to inspire boys to develop an interest in reading at an early

age through problem solving, entertainment, enlightenment, exploration, andinvestigation. The Boys' Quest website provides a sampling of what you'll find in the

print magazine, such as activities, jokes, poetry, and articles.6 issues for $42.00

CricketStimulates the imagination with stories, poems and nature articles from around the world.

(Ages 9-14 yrs.) 9 for $35.00

http://www.cricketmagkids.com/

ZoobooksA companion site to Zoobooks magazine, this site features educational games andfascinating information about the animals kids love. Kids can visit a virtual zoo, playgames, learn about their favorite animal, and take quizzes. Zootles ages 0-3, Zoobies ages 3-6, Zoobooks ages 6-12 http://www.zoobooks.com/

Time for KidsThis companion website for Time for Kids magazine offers current news andentertainment articles, games, reader's polls, search and homework tools, andexplorations.

http://www.timeforkids.com/

Ranger RickRanger Rick is a nature magazine for ages 7 to 12, published by the National WildlifeFederation. The companion website offers fun activities, articles (which are alsoavailable in Spanish), and homework help. Students can send in nature-relatedquestions or access an archive of past questions and answers. 10 issues for $24.00 http://www.nwf.org/Kids/Ranger-Rick.aspx

Your Big Back YardAnother publication by National Wildlife Federations offering games and stories for young children ages 3 to 7 10 issues for $24.00 http://www.nwf.org/Kids.aspx

Sports Illustrated for KidsThis companion website for Time for Kids magazine offers current news andentertainment articles, games, reader's polls, search and homework tools, andexplorations. 24 issues for $34.00

http://www.sikids.com/

National Geographic for KidsNational Geographic for Kids, a new classroom magazine is an extension of the print version and invites students to "explore the world and all that is in it." The site offers articles, games, online adventures, "quick flicks" on different topics, contests, quizzes, a section for teachers and parents, and much more! 10 issues for $24.00http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/

HighlightsFor over 50 years, the print publication Highlights for Children has been entertainingits readers. Now, many of the same fun activities are available on the interactivewebsite. The site has games, tongue twisters, jokes, riddles, stories, and scienceactivities, as well as a host of activities children can create and save for futurereference. 10 issues for $32.00http://www.highlights.com http://www.highlightskids.com/

Children’s Better HealthThe Children's Better Health Institute, a not-for-profit health foundation, publishes different print magazines focusing on the fundamentals of health, nutrition, safety, and exercise for children. Turtle: "Read to me" stories, activities, recipes, crafts and more for preschoolers. (Ages 3-5 yrs.) Humpty Dumpty: Stories, activities, recipes, and crafts for Early Readers. (Ages 5-7 yrs.) Jack & Jill: Articles, activities, recipes, crafts, and more for Young Readers. (Ages 6-12 yrs.) all are 6 issues for $22.00 http://www.uskidsmags.com/ask-dr-cory-home/

OWLkidsThe OWL Group publishes Chirp for ages 3 to 6, chickaDee for ages 6 to 9, and OWL for ages 9 to 13. These magazines focus on science, nature, and the world. All are 10 issues for $32.00 The companion website hosts jokes, puzzles, activities, quizzes, and information. Kids can create their own information poll, and submit jokes and story ideas. Teacherscan download free e-books!

http://www.owlkids.com/

Justin Bieber BookNew Book: From small town kid to big time superstar. Packed with photos, stories and details. Published by Time. cost $20.00

http://www.justinbiebermusic.com/

Do magazines count as valuable reading material?

Yes, they do! Where else can you find a variety of topics, written at a wide range of reading levels and genres

that keep up with current events and are visually appealing?

As a matter of fact, one is not enough. Adults read anywhere from 15 to 20 magazines a month to keep up with

professional, societal, and leisurely interests.

Children and teenagers have varyinginterests, too.

The World Wide Web makes access to many magazines an invaluableand inexpensive way to help children and teens become enthusiastic readers and

informed students.

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