[CASL-L] RE: RE: online or print NONFICTION magazines

[Beecher, Louise]

Kids Discover is good. National Geographic also is producing magazines for children. Then there is the Carus Publications family of magazines - Calliiope, (world History), Cobblestone (American History) etc. I keep all past copies of these as an added resource when teachers do projects. These have recently been made available online with photos and layout intact - you can purchase classroom sets.

A different magazine is New Moon Girls which is very appropriate for this age group. Although not a research resource, it is interactive in that subscribers are encouraged to submit articles, drawings, questions, etc., and thus could serve as a source of classroom and small group projects. Sadly, I have found nothing comparable for boys.

From: casl-l-bounces at mylist.net [mailto:casl-l-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Tichey-Staack, Mary
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 1:49 PM
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Subject: [CASL-L] RE: online or print NONFICTION magazines

Hello all!

My principal requested I develop a list of current nonfiction magazines that are in print or online that can be used with the K-5 population when supporting common core instruction. (NOT the popular stuff kids like, but those that are useable in research, writing and reading instruction in science, social studies, etc.)
He mentioned "Time for Kids" and "Scholastic News".

I would like to give him as many options as possible for purchasing and I know that collectively, you know many, many more titles than I can think up on my own, or through straight research.

In your expert opinions, what are the BEST nonfiction K-5 magazines in print or online that you would recommend teachers use for instructional purposes?

Thank you in advance and I will post a hit with the results.

Mary E. Tichey-Staack, Teacher-Librarian
Branchville Elementary School
40 Florida Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
mticheystaack at ridgefield.org<mailto:mticheystaack at ridgefield.org>
203-544-7980 x2137

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