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National Geographic Kids

Oct 01 2026
Magazine

National Geographic Kids magazine - the perfect balance between learning and fun! A must-have for children ages 6 and up. Each issue is packed with colorful photos, games, puzzles, fun features and facts about animals, science, technology, and more.

ANIMAL ODDBALLS • Meet 11 unusual creatures that turn strange into a superpower.

ODD ANIMAL NUMBERS

WEIRD BUT TRUE!

HOW DID THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS BUILD THE PYRAMIDS?

HERE’S HOW THEY DID IT!

THE WORLD’S DEADLIEST GARDEN • Take a walk through this toxic spot.

HISTORY’S GREATEST ESCAPE ARTIST! • We reveal some of magician Harry Houdini’s death-defying tricks.

TRY THIS MAGIC TRICK!

SPOOKY MYTHS BUSTED! • Discover the truth behind three creepy superstitions.

DESTINATION SPACE • Sure, you know about the planets in our solar system (hi, Mars!). But have you heard of these far-out spots? Nat Geo Kids takes you on a tour of five of the steamiest, stormiest, darkest planets ever discovered—so far. 3, 2, 1 … blast off!

EXPLORER HQ: HALLOWEEN!

ART ZONE • These extraterrestrials—drawn by readers—are having an out-of-this-world Halloween!

WHATCHA THINK? • Check out how Nat Geo Kids readers responded to this poll, then ask an adult to help you go online to vote in the next one! natgeokids.com/whatchathink

ASK NAT GEO • We’re answering the biggest, weirdest questions from readers like you!

FUNNY FILL-IN

TRY THIS! • Grab an adult to help you make ooey-gooey slime using this recipe.

ZOOMED IN • These photos show close-up views of little critters. Unscramble the letters to identify what’s in each picture.

HAVE A NAT GEO KIDS HALLOWEEN! • Grab a grown-up and follow these tips to celebrate this spooky holiday in an Earth-friendly way.

ANSWERS

National Geographic Kids

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English