Kids love animals, so children’s magazines about wildlife are a great way to plant a love of reading in young kids. If your kids love animals, check out these magazines.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids brings animals, nature, science, and fun to the little learners. Its animal stories develop pre-reading and reading skills. They also answer questions about kids’ favorite creatures. Features about different cultures bring the world to your child and inspire a sense of understanding. Interactive (互动的) experiments introduce simple science, and fun puzzles and games teach logic, counting, and so much more! It is for children aged from 6 to 14.
Click
Click opens up a universe of wonder by introducing kids aged 3-7 to the world around them. Click is about science, nature, and the environment. From the publishers of Ladybug, Click is written so that children will love the challenge of new learning.
Wild Animal Baby
It helps a child develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. This sturdy (结实的), board format (版式) magazine is designed especially for babies and toddlers between the ages of 12 months and 3 years. Each issue (期) is filled with rhymes, stories and lovable baby animals. Wild Animal Baby is a fun, interactive reading experience for children and parents alike.
Zootles
It was created for children aged 2 to 6 years old. Each issue includes a featured animal, numbers, and phoneme (音素) sounds. Counting and sound recognition games are built into the content, along with read-al oud stories, poems and more! This magazine is so much fun that little kids won’t realize how much they are learning.
1. A mother would most probably choose ________ for her nine-year-old child.A.Zootles | B.National Geographic Kids |
C.Wild Animal Baby | D.Click |
A.tells about science, nature and the environment | B.includes many adventurous stories |
C.covers different topics in each issue | D.mainly tells kids interactive reading experience |
A.Kids. | B.Animals lovers. | C.Story-tellers. | D.Parents. |
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【推荐1】New York is more than an international commercial city. It also houses one of the best libraries of the country. There are four branches in the New York Public Library and each has thousands of books for lending, as well as weekly concerts.
•Bronx Library Center
310E. Kingsbridge Road
(718) 5794244
The largest public library in the Bronx—this 8,000-square-foot center is NYPL’s first green library and has the system’s premier Latino and Puerto Rican Heritage Collection. Hours are Saturday through Tuesday, from 9 am to 9 pm, Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.
•Riverdale Library
5540 Mosholo Ave.
(718) 5491212
Across the street from Riverdale Neighborhood House, this branch has great buildings and is surrounded by trees and grass. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
•Kingsbridge Library
291 W. 231st St., at Corlear Avenue
(718) 5485656
As the largest branch of the New York Public Library, it includes an outdoor garden, a multipurpose (多功能的) meeting room, and a baby area. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
•Van Cortlandt Library
3882 Cannon Place
(718) 5435150
This library is near the Jerome Park Reservoir and Van Cortlandt Park. Hours are Sunday through Wednesday from 10 am to 7 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
Tips
Branch manager Rebecca Brown—Barbier says it is not necessary for library patrons (用户) to book seats in advance. He adds that all patrons in these branches above are required to wear masks inside the building, and children under nine should come with at least a parent. Besides, patrons are not allowed to carry their own lunch.
1. David is always off work on Thursday. Which of the following branches is not his choice?A.Bronx Library Center. | B.Van Cortlandt Library. |
C.Kingsbridge Library. | D.Riverdale Library. |
A.It has space for teens. |
B.It holds weekly concerts. |
C.It’s known as the largest library of the country. |
D.It offers a multipurpose conference room. |
A.Coming with a parent. | B.Booking seats in advance. |
C.Putting on their masks. | D.Carrying their own lunch. |
【推荐2】Like reading? Interested in Chinese classical novels? Have a look at the following four books which are we known to most Chinese as Four Masterpieces.
The Water Margin
The Water Margin, also known as All Men Are Brothers in Pearl Buck’s translation, Shui Hu Zhuan in Chinese, is along chapter novel with the Song Jiang Uprising in the late Northern Song Dynasty as the main background and type of heroic legend. It is an immortal (不朽的) novel and has inspired many storytellers. The author of the novel is generally regarded as Shi Nai’an (1296~1371).
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the first full-length historical romance novel in China. Its author is Luo Guan zhong (about 1330~1400), a famous novelist in the late Yuan Dynasty and the early Ming Dynasty. Characters such as Liu Bei, Cao Cao, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhuge Liang have become household names among the Chinese.
Journey to the West
Journey to the West is the first romantic chapter novel about gods and devils in ancient China. There are 100 copies of Journey to the Westin the existing Ming Publications without the author’s signature. Wu Yuxuan, a scholar of the Qing Dynasty, first proposed that the author of Journey to the West was Wu Cheng’en (1500~1582) of the Ming Dynasty.
The Dream of the Red Chamber
The Dream of the Red Chamber, also called The Story of the Stone, is said to be the greatest masterpiece of Chinese fiction. It is generally believed to be written by Cao Xueqin (about 1715~1763), a writer of the Qing Dynasty. With hundreds of persons and their stories, the story is very complex but also very interesting for its encyclopedic character(百科全书式的人物).
1. Which book should people read if they want to know something about the character Song Jiang?A.The Water Margin. | B.Romance of the Three Kingdoms. |
C.Journey to the West. | D.The Dream of the Red Chamber. |
A.Shi Nai’an. | B.Luo Guanzhong. | C.Wu Cheng’en. | D.Cao Xueqin. |
A.Health. | B.Literature. | C.Sports. | D.Science. |
【推荐3】Writing a summary of a book, or making notes of a book, is a great way for you to absorb what you’re reading.
Make notes on the text as you read. It will help you find important passages easily while you are writing the summary. Circle, highlight, or note anything that's confusing, important, surprising, or interesting. If the book belongs to you, feel free to highlight passages and write in it.
Write notes while you’re reading.
Break the book down into sections. To keep yourself from getting puzzled, think about the book in three parts. The story will have a beginning, middle, and end.
A.Identify the main point of each section. |
B.Organize your notes based on these sections. |
C.Keep a list of the main characters or a timeline. |
D.Use a dictionary to look these up and then write down the definitions. |
E.Keep a notebook next to you while you read so you can put down your thoughts. |
F.If the book does not belong to you, use sticky notes to mark the passages instead. |
G.It also gives you a quick reference to remember the main points anytime you need it. |
【推荐1】The Sherlock Holmes Museum is situated at 221B Baker Street, London, one of the world’s most famous addresses.
How to get here
Finding one of the most famous addresses in the world couldn’t be easier. We’re just a few minutes’ walk from Baker Street station on the London Underground, as well as easily accessible by bus, or by mainline train (Marylebone Station is just 5 minutes’ walk away).
Underground: We’re just a few minutes’ walk from Baker Street station on the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith and City Lines.
Bus: Bus numbers 13, 74, 189 and 274 all stop within a few feet of our front door while numbers 113, 18, 27, 30, 205 and 453 all stop nearby on Marylebone Road.
Train: The nearest mainline train station is Marylebone Station which is served by Chiltern Railways. London Paddington is also only a few stops away on the Bakerloo line.
Car: Limited parking can be found nearby at 170 Marylebone Road and Britannia Parking at the Landmark Hotel London, 222 Marylebone Road.
Opening hours
Monday-Tuesday: closed
Wednesday through Sunday: 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
Tickets
Adults—£15
Concessions (老年优待票)—£12
Children (under 16)—£10
Children (under 6)—Free
1. Which transport makes the walking distance to the museum shortest?A.Underground. | B.Bus. | C.Train. | D.Car. |
A.You can visit the museum on Monday morning. |
B.There arc few bus numbers to the museum. |
C.Driving a private car is highly recommended. |
D.The museum is quite easily accessible to visitors. |
A.£45. | B.£50. | C.£54. | D.£60. |
Stackworth Museum tells the history of the famous Stackworth family, and gives information about other well-known local people. These include poets, artists and writers. There is an excellent café.
Scotwood ManorThe rooms in Scotwood Manor are furnished as they were 100 years ago. The staff spend the day as people did then and are happy to explain what it was like. There are activity sheets for children and shop with books, gifts and cards, as well as a good café and car park.
Woodlands MuseumSet in beautiful countryside, the Woodlands Museum is arranged like a village of 100 years ago. To learn more about this period, visitors are encouraged to spend time doing practical things such as making pots and cooking. There is playground with picnic area.
Westerleigh MuseumWesterleigh Museum is near the bus station and contains exhibitions showing the town's development. In a separate room there are works by some well-known artists. The museum has café and is near the bus and railway station.
Freshwater MuseumFreshwater was once an important fishing port. Freshwater Museum, inside the old harbour office, shows how the town developed and later became a tourist centre. There is an activity room for young children with DVDs, a large picnic area, and good bus service.
1. If you are interested in famous people in history, you can visit________.A.Scotwood Manor | B.Stackworth Museum |
C.Westerleigh Museum | D.Woodlands Museum |
A.Read books at a shop. |
B.Appreciate paintings by famous artists. |
C.Do some hands-on activities. |
D.Learn about the Stackworth familys history. |
A.Both are art-centred. |
B.Both offer attractive gifts. |
C.Both tell the local history. |
D.Both are near a railway station. |
【推荐3】Coastal Living
$20.00 USD
Coastal Living brings you the best seaside spots to shop, eat, and adventure. Enjoy endless inspiration for getaways and family travel traditions, and must-try seafood recipes. Whether you’re looking for the perfect cruise, coast, or cuisine, our digital journal delivers you all the best.
Coastal Living, published by Meredith, is currently published 4 times annually.
Real Simple
$23.99 USD
Find everyday easy solutions with this digital magazine. You’ll enjoy time-saving tips on reducing stress, organizing, dinnertime favorites, beauty products, fashion and tested and trusted health advice. Real Simple is your go-to source to infuse (注入) clean spaces and practical solutions into your busy life.
Real Simple, published by Meredith, currently publishes two double issues, which counts as two of 12 issues in an annual subscription.
Midwest Living
$9.99 USD
Discover the best of the American Midwest. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing weekend getaway or a breathtaking adventure, Midwest Living delivers the inspiration to get you packing. You’ll also get a local eye on the best restaurants and must-visit seasonal celebrations. Plus, soul-warming recipes you’ll love, gardening tips and so much more!
Midwest Living Magazine, published online by Meredith, is currently published 6 times annually.
Successful Farming
$15.95 USD
Get insight and insider information on the world of agriculture in every digital issue of Successful Farming. Farmers have turned to Successful Farming for more than 100 years to get sustainable advice on land, soil, markets, and more.
Successful Farming, published by Meredith, is currently published 12 times annually. Frequency of all magazines are subject to change without notice.
1. Which magazine comes out quarterly?A.Coastal Living. | B.Real Simple. |
C.Successful Farming. | D.Midwest Living. |
A.Fashion designers. | B.Reporters. |
C.Famed chefs. | D.Housewives. |
A.They are about daily life tips. | B.They are electronic magazines. |
C.They introduce different lifestyles. | D.They have the same selling price. |