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National Geographic Kids, November 2020 issue

Summary: This magazine is the children's version of National Geographic magazine, published by the National Geographic Society. The first issue was released in 1975 under the title National Geographic World. It features animal facts, news and cultural information from around the world, as well as general science articles.

Target Audience: Ages 6-14

Strengths: Colorful and engaging covers, well-organized features and regular columns, easy to read articles, helpful sidebars and other design elements to make information stand out for casual readers, fosters an appreciation for the natural world and other cultures

Weaknesses: Could use more articles, lots of advertising and some of it is embedded in the content making it difficult for children to differentiate between ads and educational information

Meaningful/Creative Uses: Good source for getting children excited about science and the environment. Could generate a discussion around conservation and actions we can take. Also great for discussing other cultures and reflecting on meaningful customs in one's own culture. For older kids, it might present an opportunity to discuss advertising and the way that products are marketed to their audience.

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