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ASK Magazine, 2016, Chicago, IL: Cricket Magazine Group. 9 issues/year.
Age/Interest Level: 6-9 years
Lexile Level: N/A
Awards: Parents’ Choice Gold Award (2012)
Reader Annotation: ASK Magazine answers the big question of “Why?” If a child is curious about why all sorts of things happen, then ASK Magazine has the answer.
Plot Summary: ASK Magazine focuses on everything that is going on in the world, from both the past and the present. With a focus on the arts and sciences, it provides a host of answers on topics any child would be curious about. From the human body to nature to engineering, it’s all within these pages. Each issue is thirty-six pages and includes several reoccurring sections, including book recommendations and the Invention Studio. Best of all, the articles and activities in an advertising-free environment.
Critical Evaluation: This publication is fantastic for the curious child that just wants to know how and why everything works. The articles presented are in-depth and provide a comprehensive view of each topic, but in a way that six to nine year olds can understand. However, it rightfully goes well beyond just the basics. One of the great features of this magazine is it regular call for contributions, which promotes creativity and inventiveness among its readers and really calls for readers to further explore the concepts they are already learning about.
Why Included: For an in-depth look at a lot of broad topics, it’s hard to beat ASK Magazine. It’s entertaining and exhibits S.T.E.M. concepts in a fun way.
Age/Interest Level: 6-9 years
Lexile Level: N/A
Awards: Parents’ Choice Gold Award (2012)
Reader Annotation: ASK Magazine answers the big question of “Why?” If a child is curious about why all sorts of things happen, then ASK Magazine has the answer.
Plot Summary: ASK Magazine focuses on everything that is going on in the world, from both the past and the present. With a focus on the arts and sciences, it provides a host of answers on topics any child would be curious about. From the human body to nature to engineering, it’s all within these pages. Each issue is thirty-six pages and includes several reoccurring sections, including book recommendations and the Invention Studio. Best of all, the articles and activities in an advertising-free environment.
Critical Evaluation: This publication is fantastic for the curious child that just wants to know how and why everything works. The articles presented are in-depth and provide a comprehensive view of each topic, but in a way that six to nine year olds can understand. However, it rightfully goes well beyond just the basics. One of the great features of this magazine is it regular call for contributions, which promotes creativity and inventiveness among its readers and really calls for readers to further explore the concepts they are already learning about.
Why Included: For an in-depth look at a lot of broad topics, it’s hard to beat ASK Magazine. It’s entertaining and exhibits S.T.E.M. concepts in a fun way.