Highlights for Children

The experts at Highlights know how to keep kids motivated while they learn. Filled with fiction, nonfiction, Hidden Pictures®, skill-building puzzles, science experiments and more, this read-only digital version of Highlights magazine strengthens reading abilities, promotes creativity, sharpens thinking skills, and helps build confidence. Visit Highlights.com to learn more. Ages 6-12.

Pencil It In

Epic Wipeouts

What do you care about most?

Prickly Mr. Porcupine

Make a READY PACK • It feels good to be prepared.

National Hispanic Heritage Month • September 15 to October 15

“DO GOOD” DAYS • Any time is a good time to do some good for the world! In September, use these holidays for inspiration.

ABOUT YOU • Stuff you love, things you tried, and what you wish other kids knew about you.

Join the Fun!

P.U. Means I Love You

Mini Pet Pals • Make a bunch, and trade them with friends!

You’ve Got This! • Get through some of school’s awkward moments.

YES! It’s in here! • These may come in handy.

What’s inside a rattlesnake’s rattle?

LATE for CLASS • You need to take the fastest route to math class to avoid being late! You have three minutes (180 seconds) to get there. The numbers on the map represent the number of seconds it takes to get through that part of the hallway. Add up each number as you pass it.

TRAPPED • Twenty-eight men were stranded in Antarctica for a year. How did they survive?

GOOFUS & GALLANT • There’s a little bit of G & G in us all. Let your Gallant shine!

THE HEIMLICH HERO

Ready, Set… Wait!

Very FISHY By Travis Foster

Veggie Tray “Sushi” • Use veggies, deli meat, dips, and other foods to make “sushi.”

CREATE

Wilderness Skills Instructor • Jessie Krebs teaches fire building, navigation, foraging, and other wilderness skills.

CRITTER ISLAND • Pictured here is the cast of Critter Island. The contestants competed in a series of challenges until one winner was named. Can you figure out who won the competition?

BRAINTLAY

Highlights for Children

Credits

Share Your Work • You might see it in a future issue! If sending your work by postal mail, please include your name, age, and address.

Answers

Jokes and Riddles

Wacky Captions

Funny But True

DEAR HIGHLIGHTS

ADVICE FROM YOU

EDITORS’ PICKS • Here are some cool things we love this month.

WHAT’S WRONG?