Binding: Magazine
First Issue Lead Time: 6-10 weeks
Format: Magazine Subscription
Issues Per Year: 10
Label: National Geographic Society
Magazine Type: Consumer magazine
Manufacturer: National Geographic Society
Number Of Issues: 10
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Release Date: November 23, 2001
Studio: National Geographic Society
Subscription Length: 365 days

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
The mission of National Geographic Kids is "to entertain children while educating and exciting them about their world." Geared toward children ages 6 to 14, National Geographic Kids is an interactive, multi-topic magazine covering animals, entertainment, science, technology, current events, and cultures from around the world. Regular departments include "Inside Scoop," "Amazing Animals," a kids' achievement feature, and a colorful seven-page "Fun Stuff" section devoted to challenging games, puzzles, comics, and more.




Rating: - Too many adverts: National Geographic should be embarrassed!
I'm giving this 2 (versus 1) stars because my daughter likes it (her aunt bought it for her). There are jokes and maybe a few puzzles. And a hidden article or two. But, I cannot overemphasize how many ads this has---and they aren't that distinguishable from the main text, either. We deliberately keep her away from Disney channel and shows with commercials, and yet suddenly at dinner she will start discussing a movie or toy we have not even heard of. Where did she get the info.? National Geographic. ... Read More

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Rating: - kids magazine
Grandkids love this magazine and read all the articles. They anxiously await the next issue. Great learning tool.

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Rating: - Advertising in the form of a magazine
We received our first issue of National Geographic Kids today and promptly cancelled it the same day. I didn't even want my son to see it. Not only is it filled with advertising but the "science" articles are unsophisticated and tabloid-ish. I wish we had read the reviews before ordering. We assumed that this would be comparable to World Magazine and were terribly wrong.

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Rating: - Great Magazine
I have been using National Geographic Kids with my 3rd grade students for about a year now. We always find something very cool and interesting in each issue. I am thrilled to find something that gets them excited and has them reading.

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Rating: - Awesome Magazine, Forward-Looking, Educational, Cool and Fun
I was shocked to see so many bad reviews for this magazine! My 8 year old daughter and I love this magazine - in fact I'm in the process of renewing it! I couldn't believe these people said "fraught" with ads. I went and got my Cat issue to see. I didn't remember seeing any ads - maybe I'm blind to them. But we don't have a t.v. Wonder how many of these parents let their kids watch t.v.??? Behind the cover page, before the table of contents, there's an ad for new Hubba Bubba Gum, then there's an ... Read More

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