Can you recommend a good children's magazine?

[Sabriel]

Does anyone here get a subscription to a magazine? My parents want to give one as a gift, but I'm not familiar with any of them to make a recommendation.

The daughter is 8 (reads at college level), and the son is 5 (just started reading).

Thanks for any and all suggestions!

[moc]

1. For your daughter, the American Girl magazine is very good.

[mzteris]

2. National Geographic

Smithsonian, Discover - (I know NG & Discover have a kid version, can't remember, but I think S does, too. Not that your daughter needs it probably!)for your son, maybe. Also for him - Ranger Rick, Cricket.

[Sabriel]

3. Thanks to both of you.

I'll look into AG and that Nat'l Geo Kids at the bookstore tomorrow.

[City Lights]

4. My kids loved Kids Discover when they were younger.

From their site:

WHAT IS KIDS DISCOVER?

KIDS DISCOVER IS AN AWARD-WINNING SERIES OF MORE THAN 80 SUPPLEMENTAL NONFICTION TITLES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 - 7.

EACH CONTENT-RICH, 20-PAGE KIDS DISCOVER TITLE:
Focuses on a single topic in the natural or social sciences.
Covers all facets of that topic with engaging, lively, content-rich writing students LOVE!
Captures student interest with vibrant, full-color photography, beautiful illustrations, and informative graphs and charts.

http://www.kidsdiscover.com/

They also liked Your Big Backyard and Ranger Rick, both of which are offered through the National Wildlife Federation.

[Sabriel]

5. Thanks, NS. I still haven't decided yet. n/t

[qb]

6. New Moon Magazine for the daugher, Highlights for the son

New Moon Magazine focuses on empowering girls rather than fashion & movie stars, and it is ad-free.
http://www.newmooncatalog.com/

Highlights has lots of fun activities.