Hey Guys,

It it Christmastime again...Two years ago, I stopped purchasing toys for any of my relatives as I think we have gone nutters with the whole toy business. I would like to get high quality, age appropriate, nature magazines for the kids. There are four of them, ages 9, 8 7 and 6.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
James

Here you go...Ranger Rick Magazine...perfect for young-uns

Ranger Rick Web Page

Roman

I checked out that link Roman,, Might even get that for my grandsons. Nice looking mag. DAve

My kids have been reading that mag for a while now - it is a good read. We have all enjoyed them.

Ahem...cough...cough....Um...I was reading it when I was a kid....so it has been around QUITE a while....(that was back in the late 60's and early 70's)

Roman

Yeah, I remember Ranger Rick too and was reading it in the 70's

Add me to the "old timers" list also. I too was reading Ranger Rick in the '70s! Back then you could also right NWF and get a bunch of printed sheets with data on all types of animals. With Ranger Rick nowdays you can sign you child up for emial updates that come monthly. They are called "The Buzz" and mention what's in that months magazine and other stuff.

ranger rick was great but, I the "national geographic for kids" is better. . . . it's 15 bucks per year and you can select the "right" publication for the age range. . .

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

I give it to my kids and nephew. . .

I have been sick as a dog for the last couple of days, and I had the opportunity to finish up my search. There is not a terriffic amount out there, but there are some very nice publications for children.

One that has not gotten mention is "My Big Back Yard." It seems to pretty perfect for the younger crowd. It is marketed to 3 to 7s.

The other that I found is called Zoo Books. I found it on Amazon. It seems targeted for the 9 to 12s. I ordered a subscription for one of my nieces.

I ordered Ranger Rick and National Geographic Kids as well. Thanks for the suggestions.

-James