Markham, Lois. February, 2008. Kids discover: islands. New York: Kids Discover. 

KIDS Discover is a magazine published for children ages 6 and up. The magazine features nonfiction articles, poetry, photographs and illustrations that draw readers in and encourage them to read the entire issue in one sitting. The “Islands” issue was written by Lois Markham and features a sea turtle on the cover with an island covered with palm trees in the background. The supplemental illustrations on the cover are whimsical and fun, and will draw readers’ attention and encourage them to find the matching article inside. In addition to the articles, some pages add “Facts & Figures” presented in a timeline style and several pages ask a question for which the answer can be found elsewhere in the issue. The text is written on a level that would be extremely challenging for the six-year olds that the magazine targets, but the illustrations and photographs would prove interesting for younger readers. KIDS Discover provides teaching guides on the website that provide activities and more in depth information for use in the classroom. The large amount of information contained in each issue combined with the reading level makes this a magazine more suited for upper elementary or middle school students. However, as a supplemental resource, KIDS Discover is an attractive addition to a school curriculum or a home library.