Plants and animals around the world are the primary focus of this nature magazine. Stories, articles, puzzles and games on trees, conservation issues and animals are featured. Cricket , for ages 6 to 12. Children's literature, poems, stories, articles, songs, crafts, and jokes are the focus of Cricket. This high quality publication has internationally known contributors such as Jean Fritz and Lloyd Alexander.
Cricket exposes children to a variety of writing styles and artwork in children's books.
It also helps to promote international understanding through stories from other countries. Two other magazines by the same publisher, Ladybug and Spider, are also highly recommended. Cobblestone , for ages 8 to 14. Topics have included lighthouses, the Constitution, jazz, the U.S. Mint, and Harriet Tubman. Each issue examines a part of America's past with skillfully conceived articles, photographs, songs, cartoons, poems, puzzles, recipes, biographies, maps and contests.