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Book Links: Each issue contains themed articles relating to children's
books, incl. bibliographies and activities. (For teacher's and Librarians)
LMC owns Sept. 1998 - current.
Web Page:
https://www.ala.org/ala/productsandpublications/periodicals/booklinks/booklinks.htm
Web Page Features: Subscription Info; Back Issues;
Information; Parent and Kids; Writing for Book Links.
Indexes: http://www.ala.org/ala/ProductsandPublications/periodicals/booklinks/backissuesb/backissues.htm.
For specific articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and search by
Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
Boys' Life: Highlights the ideals of scouting.
Emphasizes outdoor activities, but includes topics such as
hobbies, health, and history. (For ages 7-18)
LMC owns Oct. 1998 - current.
Web Page: http://www.boyslife.org/
Web Page Features: Description of the magazine;
Subscription Info; Current Issue link. For specific
articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and search by
Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
Calliope : World History for Young People. Theme-based issues on world history topics. Similar to its periodical relatives, Cobblestone
and Faces. (For ages 9 -14)
LMC owns Sept/Oct 1996 - current.
Web Page:
http://cobblestonepub.com/magazine/CAL
Web Page Features: Upcoming Themes, a Sample Article, a
Sample Activity and a Teachers Guide
For specific articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and
search by Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
Cartoon News: "(Editorial)
Cartoon News is not just another magazine--it is a new
educational tool, a completely fresh approach to studying
current events occurring nationally and worldwide."
LMC owns Jan/Feb 1999- May/June 2001. Currently available
online.
Web Page: http://www.cartoonnewsmagazine.com/
ChickaDee:
Introduces beginning readers to animals, nature and science.
(For ages 6-9)
LMC owns Oct. 1998 - current .
Web Page:
http://
www.owlkids.com/chickaDEE/index.html
Web
Page Features: Puzzles and Fun; Hotlinks to Fun,
Subscription Info; Handicrafts; Chirp Chuckles (Jokes)
Cobblestone: Helps
American history come alive for students, each issue focuses on
a single theme. (For ages 9-14)
LMC owns V.1, 1980 - current.
Web Page:
http://cobblestonepub.com/magazine/COB
Web Page Features: Upcoming Themes, a Sample Article, a
Sample Activity and a Teachers Guide
For specific articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and
search by Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
ContactKids:
Formerly 3-2-1- CONTACT, specializes on science, nature
and technology with a major focus on the exploration and problem
solving. (For ages 8-14)
LMC owns (Oct. 1998 - Sept. 1999)
and Jan/Feb 2000 - April 2001.
Cricket: Contains
pieces by many famous writers and artists: a literary magazine. (For
ages 9-14)
LMC owns Oct 1998 - current.
Web Page: http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/CKT/
Web Page Features: a Sample Article and a Sample Activity
For
specific articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and search
by Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
Faces: Themed articles written by
anthropologists and archeologists, including folktales,
activities and recipes. Jointing produced by Cobblestone and the
American Museum of Natural History.( For ages 9-14)
LMC
owns Oct. 1998 - current.
Web Page:
http://cobblestonepub.com/magazine/FAC
Web Page Features: Upcoming Themes, a Sample Article, a
Sample Activity and a Teachers Guide
For specific articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and
search by Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
Girls' Life: Targets preteens with articles, fiction,
and crafts. (For ages 10-15).
LMC owns Oct/Nov 1998 -
June/July 2001 and New title - GL: the magazine for
girls: Aug/Sept.
2001 - current
Web Page:
http://www.girlslife.com
Web Page Features:Explores
popular culture through celebrity interviews and fashion
stories.
FAQs; Subscription info;
Music Reviews; Index. For specific articles see URSUS /
Univ. of Maine Catalog and search by Journal Title [Electronic
Resource]
Kid City: Crammed with
puzzles, crafts, jokes, puzzles, contests, comics, this
aims to be a reading motivator (For ages 8-14)
LMC owns Nov. 1998 - April 1998.
Kids Discover: Every month, a single
topic is presented in a lively way. (For ages 6-up)
LMC
owns Oct. 1998 to current.
Web Page: http://www.kidsdiscover.com/discoverFR.htm
Web Page Features: Explores topics of the
world/explains how to use the magazine as a teaching tool/Subscription
info/sample back issues/index
Ladybug: A younger
version of Cricket. ( For ages 2-6 ).
LMC owns
Oct. 1998 - current.
Web Page: http://cobblestonepub.com/magazine/LYB
Web Page Features: a Sample Article and a Sample Activity
For specific
articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and search by
Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
Merlyn's Pen: Fiction, Essays,
and Poems By America's Teens.
LMC owns V. 3, 1999 & V. 4 2000.
Web Page:
http://www.merlynspen.org/
Web Page Features: Online Site; How to Send Your Writings;
Top Picks for Writing Teachers. For specific articles see
URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and search by Journal Title
[Electronic Resource]
National Geographic KIDS (Formally National Geographic World) Expect the same quality as it's parent version. (For
grades 3-6)
LMC owns (April 1994-May 1996) and Oct 1998 - current.
Web Page: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/.
Web Page Features: Online Site; Subscription Info; Cartoon
Factory (Make Your Own Cartoon); How to Become a Member. For
specific articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and search
by Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
New Moon: The Magazine for Girls
and Their Dreams: This advertisement-
free magazine for girls provides positive role models and
"helps to build healthy resistance to gender inequities."
(For girls 8-14).
LMC owns Mar/April 1999 - current.
Web Page:
http://www.newmoonmagazine.org/home/index.html
Web Page Features: Articles and many submissions by girls.
For specific articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and
search by Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
The New York Times Upfront: The
Magazine for Teens. Scholastic Inc. (For ages 14-18)
LMC owns May 10, 1999 - December 13, 2002
Web Page:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/upfront/
Web Page Features: An exciting new teen-interest
newsmagazine that makes it easy for teenagers aged 14 to 18 to
connect the news to their schoolwork. Currently available online.
For specific articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and
search by Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
Odyssey: Theme-based issue on astronomy and
outer space. Quite scientific. (For ages 10-16)
LMC owns
Oct. 1998 - current.
Web Page:
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/ODY/
Web Page Features: Upcoming Themes, a Sample Article, a
Sample Activity and a Teachers Guide
For specific articles see
URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and search by Journal Title
[Electronic Resource]
Owl: Their original goal:
"provide entertainment and information that kids want
rather than what their parents think they want." (For
ages 8-up).
LMC owns April 1999 - current.
Web Page: http://www.owlkids.com/owl/
Ranger Rick: Great photos
and factual writing assists this periodical to teach about
nature and the environment. A free teachers' guide is available.
(For ages 7-12).
LMC owns Oct. 1998 - current
Web Page:
http://www.nwf.org/kids/kzPage.cfm?siteId=3
Web Page Features: Activity of the Month; Cool Stuff
(Riddles, Games, etc.); Ask Scarlett (Nature Questions, E-Mail);
Index to Past Issues; Homework Help; Ranger Rick in Spanish;
Ideas, Resources to Help the Earth; and Subscription Info.
For specific articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and
search by Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
Scholastic Choices: Incorporating
HEALTH: A Home Economics Magazine for the Young Adult:
(For grades 7-12).
LMC owns Jan. 1992 - Vol. 18, No. 4 - January 2003
Web Page: http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/classmags/choices.htm
Web Page Features: Features to develop life skills and real-world decision-making in: family life, consumer
awareness, careers, personal responsibility, substance abuse prevention, health, and
nutrition. Currently available online. For specific articles
see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and search by Journal Title
[Electronic Resource]
Spider: The Magazine for Children:
Spider is a full-color magazine for independent young
learners. It contains simple stories, poetry, art, articles, and
activities, ( For ages 6-9).
LMC owns April 1999 - current..
Web Page: http://cobblestonepub.com/magazine/SDR
Web Page Features: a Sample Article and a Sample Activity
For specific articles see URSUS / Univ. of
Maine Catalog and search by Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
Sports Illustrated for Kids: Sports,
athletes and more. ( For ages 8-11)
LMC owns April
1999 - current
Web Page: http://www.sikids.com/
MANY interesting activities here online. Funny photos, athletes birthday celebrations, schedules etc.
For specific articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and
search by Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
Stone Soup: 25
years old, this is the only literary magazine that is composed
entirely of student work. (For ages 8-13)
LMC owns
Sept/Oct 1998 - current.
Web Page: http://www.stonesoup.com/
Web Page Features: A Sample Issue; The Stone Soup Store;
Philosophy (How the Magazine got its start); Reviews on
the Magazine; How to Subscribe; Projects, Links & Resources.
For specific articles see URSUS / Univ. of Maine Catalog and
search by Journal Title [Electronic Resource]
Your Big Backyard: A junior version of Ranger
Rick. (For ages 3-5 ).
LMC owns
Sept/Oct 1998 - current
Web Page: http://www.nwf.org/kids/kzPage.cfm?siteId=2
Web Page Features: Activities from our Current Issue;
More about the magazine; Subscription questions; Past
Issues; Info About the National Wildlife Federation
Zillions: Consumer education for children; includes product ratings, and money
management tips. New Name - Consumer Reports for Kids Online.
LMC owns Sept. 1998 - July/Aug 2000
Web Page: http://www.zillions.org
Currently available online.
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