Zoobooks Magazine

Pros: Interesting facts; great pictures and illustrations
Cons: Bonus activities section isn't what it used to be; finite number of available issues

Did you know that:

- You can typically tell the species and subspecies of a zebra by the stripes on its rear.

- Gorillas in the wild rarely drink water.

- There are 5 types of rhinos all of which have one or two horns...

Pros: Each issue focuses on one subject with no advertisements
Cons: Seventeen pages in every issue

The first time I saw one of the enticing commercials for Zoobooks I placed a call to the toll-free number for the free sample issue to explore further with my oldest son who at the time was no more than four years of age. We lucked out with that...

Pros: Educational, great photography, magazine is printed on quality paper, no ads
Cons: None!

Zoobooks is an educational magazine for children about animals. In addition to great photography and wonderful information, there is also a pullout section of puzzles and mazes. The magazine also maintains a web site to support the magazine. WHAT YOU ...

Pros: Entertaining and educational magazine for the child who loves animals and nature.
Cons: None.

After years of doing home daycare, I currently am doing before and after school care. That means that my kids are older now, and it is becoming more of a challenge to purchase items they will like. It seems that all they want to do is play Game Boy! I ...

Pros: photography, educational
Cons: expensive, text is too 'deep' for us right now.

A few weeks ago, I got an offer in the mail about Zoobooks Magazine. We already get Your Big Backyard Magazine and really love it, so I figured what the heck and signed up for 12 (1 a month) issues for $22.95. We got our first issue a few days ...

Pros: great for children, pictures, short articles
Cons: none

My 6 year old daughter, Amanda, has already proclaimed that she wants to be a Vetinarian when she grows up. I have seen the care and love she gives to all her stuffed plush as well as live kittens and puppies and feel that she is making a wise choice....

Pros: Your kids (and you) can’t help but learn about all kinds of creatures.
Cons: Only comes once a month!

My son, like any other child, thinks it’s super cool to get mail. When we walk down to the mailbox and check the mail, his first question is “Anything for me?”. If there’s an interesting piece of junk mail I used to be able to con him into thinking it...

Pros: Educational and exciting. Fun for the whole family
Cons: The magazines themselves don't last very long.

My mom bought Zoobooks for me and my siblings when we were little. These quickly became the families favorite books, outdoing Dr. Sues and famous fairy tales such as Puss in Boots, Cinderella, and The Emperors New Clothes. Filled with beautiful pictures ...

Pros: Excellent Educational Value, High Quality Pictures and Informative Articles
Cons: Expensive, Hard to Find

My little sister (who's 12) has been reading Zoobooks since she was 8. She, unlike me, is not a big reader, but loves Zoobooks and looks forward to getting them in the mail each month. She's a big animal person, so these are perfect for her.

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Pros: colorful, intelligent, accurate
Cons: a bit steep unless you shop around

Zoobooks make a great gift for a child interested in animals and wildlife. Each (monthly) issue features a different group of animals ("alligators and crocodiles," "elephants," "dolphins and porpoises" and so forth). I have...

Pros: Color pictures, Lots of information
Cons: We have to wait for the next issue

We ordered this magazine as part of an ongoing push to get my child to read anything. Reading is so important for children, that we go the extra mile to make sure that in addition to the library, we have a selection of things for our children to pick up...

Pros: Great resource for the $$
Cons: Tends to get ragged from excessive use

My son has been receiving zoobooks for about 4 years. His grandmother purchased them for him as a gift. These are one of the best informational magazines I have seen. Each issue is about a different zoo animal and each one offers great information on...

Pros: Parents and children alike can learn and enjoy
Cons: It is a little costlier than most childrens but worth it

I love this magazine! My Son has been receiving it for two years. The pictures in the magazine are vivid, colorful and fun. They always catch the animals doing unusual things.The best thing about that is that your younger children,mine are 2 and...

Pros: interesting, great photos/graphics, fun to read
Cons: after about 6 years or so you'll have every issue!

My daughter, now 9, has been reading Zoobooks for years. We first got a subscription way back when she was a kindergartner because she'd always been interested in animals and we received an offer in the mail that made it look like an interesting...

Pros: educational, yet fun.
Cons: maybe not that great for older children

America's youth do not get enough real life learning. they do there real intellectual learning at school, and do not really apply it out side of the walls of the class room. if we want to have intellectuals in the future, we need to help them to have the...