"By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches." ~Proverbs 24:3-4
SUPPLEMENTAL PERIODICALS
American Girl 8400 Fairway Place
Middleton, WI 53562-0986
800/234-1278
Features lives and traditions of girls yesterday and today - ages 7-12.
Calliope 30 Grove Street, Suite C
Petersborough, NH 03458
orders: 800-821-0115
FAX: 603-924-7380
World history magazine for ages 9-14; each issue centers on an exciting and colorful theme. Each 52-page, full-color issue offers articles that broaden the young reader's understanding of a particular topic in a way that no textbook can. Maps, time lines, meaningful illustrations, and art from major museums enrich each issue. Other features such as "Fun With Words," "Past is Present," and "Digging Up the Past," also gain the interest of young readers. No two issues are alike and readers respond enthusiastically by contributing their poems, letters, and art, as well as their contest entries, to upcoming issues.
Cobblestone 30 Grove Street, Suite C
Petersborough, NH 03458
orders: 800-821-0115
FAX: 603-924-7380
The magazine that makes
American History come alive
for readers ages 9 - 14; each full-color, 52-page themed issue of COBBLESTONE is packed with lively and compelling articles and sidebars. Historic photographs, original illustrations, primary documents, maps, activities, and contests complement the text and appeal to young readers. To ensure historical accuracy and interesting reading, COBBLESTONE works closely with historians, leading children's writers, and museum personnel.
Also available are hundreds of back issues - perfect to build your personal or school library, for school research reports, and to explore your favorite areas of American history.
Creation Illustrated
P.O. Box 7955
Auburn CA 95604
1-800-360-2732
"The Christian answer to National Geographic." Bible-based nature lessons & inspiration for all ages; includes a kids section, full color glossy photos, no advertising. The editors and publishers are a Christian couple, Tom and Jennifer Ish, who homeschool their daughter. Try a free introductory issue or view sample stories on their website.
Discovery
Apologetics Press
230 Landmark Drive
Montgomery AL 36117
Discovery is a colorful monthly magazine on Science and Scripture for kids. Their aim is to show children that
Christians have good reasons for believing what they do. Discovery encourages kids to develop a faith that is motivated by a genuine love for God and which is, at the same time, supported by evidences for that faith. It conveys a straightforward understanding of the Genesis creation while challenging evolutionary claims head on. Each eight-page issue includes articles, pictures, puzzles, and activities. Digger Doug is a regular and popular feature. This loveable sleuth answers questions from kids, and showcases their artwork.
A free sample issue is available as a download or hard copy.
Family Fun
P.O. Box 10745
Des Moines IA 50347-0745
1-800-289-4849
Lots of creative ideas for family activities; crafts, hobbies, trips, holidays, parties; reviews & recipes.
Focus on the Family
Colorado Springs, CO 80995-7451
1-800-A-FAMILY/1-800-232-6459
Free subscription: inspiring articles, real-life stories; Dr. Dobson answers family-related questions.
God's World News
God's World Publications
P. O. Box 2330
Asheville, NC 28802
1-800-951-KIDS (5437)
Weekly news for kids; current events from a Christian perspective; activities & lesson plans; family subscription rate.
Highlights for Children
P.O. Box 269
Columbus OH 43216-0269
(614)486-0695
Old-fashioned, wholesome "fun with a purpose"; stories, poems, puzzles, crafts, activities; ages 2-12.
Kids Discover
170 Fifth Ave.
New York NY 10010
(212)242-5133
One single topic is covered in-depth in each issue; full color photos, detailed illustrations, informative text, activities, references, no ads; back issues of previous topics are available.
National
Geographic World 1145 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-4688
800-437-5521
800-647-5463
Nature, conservation, science, geography, history, sports,
outdoor adventure, and children's activities for ages 8-13.
Nature Friend Magazine
Carlisle Press
2673 TR 421
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
1-800-852-4482
A Christian alternative to Ranger Rick, this wholesome nature magazine for ages 4-14 helps children explore the wonders and beauty of God's creation; full color glossy photos, stories, a hidden picture page, nature crafts and activities, in depth articles, and a "You Can Draw" section that teaches nature illustration. (No website available, but you can call the publisher's toll free number for information or to request a catalog of their products. They actually specialize in Amish books and magazines.)
Odyssey 30 Grove Street, Suite C
Petersborough, NH 03458
800-821-0115
FAX: 603-924-7380
An award-winning science magazine for young adventurers, ages 10 -16; theme-related feature articles cover all physical sciences.
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
40 E. 9th St.
New York NY 10003
(212)598-0502
Rates the best toys, books, videos, & software based on developmental appropriateness, educational value, & safety. Includes a section that reviews toys for kids with special needs.
Plays: The Drama Magazine
for Young People 120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116-4615
888-273-8214
617-423-3157
FAX: 617/423-2168
Every issue features 8 to 10 modern and traditional plays, royalty-free, arranged by age level, in a variety of categories. Round-the-table reading plays have strong plot interest and engaging characters sure to encourage reluctant readers. Participation in these plays can improve reading, speech skills and increase vocabulary.
Stone Soup: The Magazine by Children
P. O. Box 83
Santa Cruz, CA 95063
800-447-4569
Fiction, poetry, and artwork by mid-elementary to junior high children; for ages 8-13.
Voice of the Martyrs/Link International
P.O. Box 443
Bartlesville OK 74005
(918)337-8015
1-800-747-0085
Free subscription: a monthly newsletter focusing on the persecution of Christian families in restricted nations. The Voice of the Martyrs also offers a free quarterly supplement for younger readers (age 8 - 15) entitled Link International. This supplement includes testimonies, cultural unit studies, resources, and activities.
World Magazine
God's World Publications
P.O. Box 2330
Asheville NC 28802
1-800-951-6397
Weekly current events magazine w/ a Christian worldview, for senior high school students & adults.
Zoobooks
P.O. Box 85384
San Diego CA 92186
1-800-992-5034
Each issue has detailed illustrations, exciting facts, photos, & informative text about a particular animal.
