Bellows, M.G., Ed. (2010, May). National Geographic Kids, (400).Genre: Informational
Format: Magazine
Age Recommendation: 7-13 years
Even though this is a kids magazine, just like the magazine for adults, National Geographic Kids does not disappoint. The entire magazine is filled with incredible, eye-popping photographs of animals, people, and everything else imagineable. Not only is it a visual feast, but it is also an accumulation of so many facts that after reading a single issue the kids are sure to be ready to compete on Jeopardy. This particular featured sections on outrageous facts, guinness world records, cool inventions, and facts about our world. They even had a "Green Scene" where it spoke of vehicle emissions, and in order to encourage bike riding offered a do-it-yourself craft for a bike plate. One can not overlook the educational importance of the magazine, either, of course. There were several articles on animals, including a section on "Amazing Animals," otters, and the "Secret Life of Sea Turtles." Also included was a blurb called "Culture Trek," which this month featured an article about Kenya. The back of the magazine is sure to entertain kids as well as it provides jokes, games, comic strips, reader art, and in this issue the winning pictures of a reader photography contest. This magazine is a real winner, and I would recommend it for children ages seven to thirteen, as children within this age span are becoming much more interested in the world outside of home---what's in it and how it works. I would not hesitate to recommend this magazine to teachers, librarians, and parents.
*Note: Review could not be found for this magazine.
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