Aquila (children's magazine) facts for kids
The original logo for the magazine.
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| Editor | Freya Hardy & Benita Estevez |
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| Categories | Children's Magazine, Education, Science, Reading, History, Nature |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| First issue | June 1993 |
| Company | New Leaf Publishing |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Based in | Eastbourne |
| Language | English |
| ISSN | 0965-4003 |
Aquila is a cool monthly magazine from the UK made just for kids aged 8-13. It's different from other magazines because it doesn't have any adverts! Each issue focuses on one main topic, like Captain Cook, space, or Medieval Times. It's packed with puzzles, fun facts, and activities to help you learn new things.
Aquila started in 1993. It's run by a small company called New Leaf Publishing Ltd, based in Eastbourne, England. Aquila also works with ATE Superweeks, a UK summer camp provider. They even had a special summer camp in 2012 called The Eco-Venture, which focused on the environment.
Contents
What's Inside Aquila?
Aquila magazine is full of exciting sections. Here are some of the regular features you'll find:
Aquila Peers into the Past
This section takes you on a journey through history. You can learn about different topics and famous people. Past issues have explored the invention of the metric system and the life of Queen Elizabeth I.
Just Think
This feature helps you think about big ideas and basic philosophical concepts. It's a great way to explore interesting questions and challenge your mind.
Science Scene
Get ready to explore the world of science! This page introduces cool scientific ideas and famous scientists. It often includes a fun experiment you can try, like learning about clouds or static lightning. You might also read about people like Alfred Nobel or how carbon atoms work.
Things to Make
If you love being creative, this section is for you! It's all about arts and crafts, with fun projects like making a rooster kite. You can also learn different painting methods and read about famous artists.
Astra's Guide To Space
Blast off into space with Astra! This page explores stars, planets, and their moons. It shares the latest information from NASA projects and discoveries. You can find facts about planets, black holes, gravity, and even wonder if is there life on other planets?.
Our World
This section helps you understand important issues about our planet. It talks about environmental topics and how people live around the world. You can also learn about archaeology, wildlife projects, and how time works.
Brainfeeders
Challenge your brain with these monthly puzzles! This section is full of word games and logic puzzles. It also has general knowledge questions, all related to the month's main topic. You can find the answers at the back of the magazine.
Book Club
Run by a character called Wordworm, this section introduces you to new books. It often features interviews with authors, like Zana Fraillon, who wrote The Bone Sparrow. The Book Club is supported by Book Trust.
Story
Every month, you'll find a two-page story from new writers. Sometimes, a story might even be split into two parts over two months!
Aquila News
This is your chance to get involved! Readers can send in letters, reviews, stories, or poems to be featured on this page. It used to be called Over To You.
Past Features
Some features have changed or are no longer in the magazine, but they were once a part of Aquila!
Magic Maths
This page used to have number puzzles and explained mathematical ideas. It sometimes featured famous mathematicians. It was replaced by other activities.
On Track
This occasional feature explained the basic rules of different sports, from football to less common or even made-up games.
In Tune
This music page appeared sometimes. It covered famous composers, choir singing, and how to make music.
