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Look and Learn
Look and Learn cover page from 25 March 1972
Publication information
Publisher Fleetway
Schedule Weekly
Publication date 1962–1982
Number of issues 1049
Creative team
Artist(s) Fortunino Matania
John Millar Watt
Ron Embleton
Gerry Embleton
C. L. Doughty
Wilf Hardy
Angus McBride
Oliver Frey
James E. McConnell
Kenneth Lilly
R. B. Davis
Clive Uptton
Eric Parker

Look and Learn was a super cool British magazine made just for kids! It came out every week from 1962 to 1982. It was published by a company called Fleetway Publications Ltd. This magazine was packed with exciting stories and facts about all sorts of things, from fiery volcanoes to the mysterious Loch Ness Monster.

It also had awesome science fiction comic strips like The Trigan Empire. Plus, it turned famous books like Lorna Doone into comics. You could also read thrilling adventure stories like The First Men in the Moon that appeared in parts each week!

What Was Look and Learn?

Look and Learn was a popular magazine that aimed to teach kids new things in a fun way. It was published every week for 20 years. Each issue was filled with articles that covered many different topics. You could learn about history, science, nature, and even famous places around the world.

A World of Knowledge and Fun

The magazine offered a wide variety of content to keep young readers entertained and informed.

  • Educational Articles: These articles explored topics like how volcanoes work or the legends of creatures like the Loch Ness Monster. They made learning exciting!
  • Comic Strips: One of the most famous comic strips was The Trigan Empire, a long-running science fiction adventure.
  • Literature Adaptations: Famous books were turned into easy-to-read comic strips. This helped kids enjoy classic stories like Lorna Doone.
  • Serialized Fiction: Readers could follow exciting stories that unfolded over several weeks. An example was The First Men in the Moon.

Amazing Artists Behind the Pages

Many talented artists helped bring the stories and facts to life in Look and Learn. Their drawings made the articles even more interesting to read. Some of these amazing illustrators included:

  • Fortunino Matania
  • John Millar Watt
  • Peter Jackson
  • John Worsley
  • Ron Embleton
  • Gerry Embleton
  • C. L. Doughty
  • Wilf Hardy
  • Dan Escott
  • Angus McBride
  • Oliver Frey
  • James E. McConnell
  • Kenneth Lilly
  • R. B. Davis
  • Clive Uptton

Connecting Kids Around the World

One very popular part of Look and Learn was the "Pen-Friends" section. This allowed readers to find new friends in other countries. It was a great way for kids to connect, learn about different cultures, and practice writing letters.

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