October Magazine Highlight: Discovery Girls and Odyssey: Adventures in Science

Each month we are highlighting two magazines we subscribe to in the Children's Room. (For September's post, click here.) This month, we'll be looking at Discovery Girls and Odyssey. All children's magazines can be checked out for one week, with one renewal. For a full list of our children's magazines subscriptions, click here.

October Magazines:

Discovery Girls: Suggested for ages 8 -12 

Designed for girls entering middle school each issue is filled with articles, advice, quizzes, embarrassing moments and fashion.

October/November Issue Highlights:

-Discovery Girls of British Columbia

       Learn about girls from another country; what they like to do, eat and wear 

       as well as what they hope to do when they grow up.

-Solve Your Friendship Problems: Talk it Out!

       This article highlights common friendship issues including competition, 

       being a shadow, rejection and being teased. Each one is followed by 

       a solution and how discussion can help solve these problems.

-Stop Comparing Yourself

       An article on self-esteem designed to help girls stop comparing 

       themselves to friends, classmates and the media. 

Odyssey: Adventures in Science: Suggested for 9-14

Each issue tackles the hottest topics in physics, biology, and environmental science, introduces new and emerging technologies, and highlights top science careers. 

October Issue Highlights: 

- Meow! Woof! 

        Explores the idea and facts about the relationship between cats and dogs? 

        Are they truly natural enemies and why? 

- Your Dog = Your BFF

       Discusses the benefits of owning a dog

- Good Vibrations

       Discusses how owning a cat, and a cat's purring can effect us.

Stop by to check these out today! 

Children's Magazines - American Girl and Cricket

Did you know the Children's Room has magazines that you can check out? We'll be highlighting a few each month so you can get to know them. If you'd like to skip ahead a view the full list click here.

September Magazines: 

American Girl: Suggested for ages 8 and up

American Girl was created as an alternative to teen magazines for younger girls. Each issues is filled with stories, crafts, advice and games. 

September/October Issue Highlight: 

 - Fun Boredom Busters
      - Each day of the month has a new suggestion of something to do

 - How to Beat Bullying

       - A flow chart for dealing with bullyings helps girls understand  their options and the
         best course of action in different situations
- Delicious Apple Recipes

       - Recipes for apple snakes including mini apple pies, green apple smoothies,
         apple sandwiches and cran-apple oatmeal.

Cricket: Suggested for ages 9-14 

This magazine is primarily filled with short stories, but also with book reviews and author interviews. 

September Issue Highlight:

         

 - 7 Short Stories of various genres 

 - Get to Know: Kate Dicamillo

        An interview with author of the Mercy Watson series, The Tale of Despereaux and
        many more! Also an excerpt from Flora & Ulysses, her new book coming later
        this month! 

 - Book Reviews by Cricket Readers