National Geographic Kids facts for kids
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| Categories | Children's magazine |
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| Frequency | 10 per year |
| Founded | September 1975 |
| Company | National Geographic Partners (The Walt Disney Company) |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Washington, D.C. |
| Language | English |
| ISSN | 1542-3042 |
National Geographic Kids is a popular magazine for children. It is published by the National Geographic Society. The very first issue came out in September 1975. Back then, it was called National Geographic World. This magazine replaced an older one called National Geographic School Bulletin.
The magazine was known as National Geographic World for 26 years. Then, in 2002, its name changed to National Geographic Kids. You can think of it as a special version of the main National Geographic magazine, but made just for kids!
Contents
About the Magazine and Its Readers
National Geographic Kids publishes ten issues every year. The main office for the magazine is in Washington, D.C. In 2006, over 1.3 million copies were printed in English. More than 4.6 million people were estimated to read the English version.
The magazine is also printed in many other languages. There are eighteen different editions around the world. These include countries like Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom. The magazine is written for kids between 6 and 14 years old. A group of 500 readers helps guide the magazine. They also ask readers for their ideas after each issue.
In June 2020, the English and Afrikaans versions in South Africa became digital-only. This means they are now only available online. Before that, they had been printed for 16 years.
Other Magazines and Books
The magazine also started a spin-off called National Geographic Little Kids. This one is for even younger children, usually those not yet in kindergarten.
In 2009, National Geographic Kids launched its first almanac. It was called National Geographic Kids Almanac 2010. An almanac is a book with lots of facts and interesting information. They have continued to release new, updated almanacs every year since then.
World Atlases
National Geographic Kids has also published several world atlases. These books are full of maps and facts about different places.
- World Atlas 1st Edition
- World Atlas 2nd Edition
- World Atlas 3rd Edition (2010)
- World Atlas 4th Edition (2014)
- World Atlas 5th Edition (2018)
Cool Features You'll Find
Here are some of the fun and regular sections you can find in National Geographic Kids:
- Amazing Animals: Learn about incredible creatures from around the world.
- Fun Stuff: This section used to be called "Kids Express."
- The Inside Scoop: This section used to be called "World News."
- Kids Did It!: Stories about amazing things kids have done.
- Go On Safari!: Explore wild places and animals.
- What in the World: This section appears in every single issue.
- Video Game Central: This section used to be called "The Next Level."
- Weird But True: Discover strange and surprising facts. This even became a Disney+ TV show!
- Cool Inventions: Learn about new and exciting inventions.
- Stupid Criminals: Funny stories about silly mistakes.
- Just Joking: This section, full of jokes, also appears in every issue.
- Sports Funnies: Comical pictures of people playing sports.
- Guinness World Records: Read about amazing world records.
- Wildlife Watch: Keep an eye on animals in their natural homes.
- Unleashed: A comic strip about three house pets. It's designed by Strika Entertainment.
- Naughty Pets: Funny photos of pets doing mischievous things.
- The Green List: Tips and facts about helping the environment.
- Bet You Didn't Know: Similar to Weird But True, but often about seasonal topics.
- The Big Book Of Why: Answers to many curious questions.
Special Anniversary Issues
The magazine celebrated its 25th anniversary in September 2000. This issue was very popular. It had a list of the "Top 25" things readers liked most. Magazine covers were number one! It also showed cards sent in by readers. A special "Kids Did It" column updated readers on celebrities. These celebrities had been featured in the magazine when they were kids, like Michelle Kwan.
The 30th anniversary issue came out in September 2005. It had an article imagining what life might be like in 2035. It also featured thirty "cool things" that might exist in the future.
