Official Kids Mag is specifically written for kids ages 5 to 12. It contains activities and stories ranging from kid heroes, cooking, gardening, STEAM, education, fun facts and much more every month.
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mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies, Winged Wretches, Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. So Jack builds a team: his dorky best friend, Quint; the reformed bully, Dirk; Jack's pet monster, Rover; and the fiercest girl Jack knows, June. Can they defeat Blarg? The Wild robot by Peter Brown Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is—but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. Gravity Falls Lost Legends by Alex Hirsch The first story, Face It, is about Pacifica summoning a monster who steals Mabel's face. The second story, Comix Up, is about Stan getting trapped in a world of comics. In Don't Dimension It, Mabel gets pulled into a multi-verse filled with many different Mabels. And in Pines Brothers: The Jersey Devil's in the Details, a young Stan and Ford attempt to catch a supernatural jewel thief. Stuck in the Stone Age by Geoff rodkey Tom Edison (no, not that Tom Edison) is a hopeful janitor who dreams of becoming a scientist—and Dr. Morice is a shy scientist who dreams of making friends. When an accident at the lab sends them back in time to the stone age, Tom and Dr. Morice must work together to face down cavemen, saber-tooth tigers, and other prehistoric hazards, with only one problem: Tom isn't very good at science, and Dr. Morice isn't very good with people. Civil rights: Uncovering the Past by Hilarie Staton The Civil Rights Movement was an organized protest by Black Americans against their government and the refusal to obey unjust laws during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Readers will discover how evidence from both sides of the Civil Rights struggle was used to change and create laws, and how, even today, our opinion of the Civil Rights Movement is still changing. Teacher's guide available. Freedom riders by Ann Bausum Freedom Riders compares and contrasts the childhoods of John Lewis and James Zwerg in a way that helps young readers understand the segregated experience of our nation's past. It shows how a common interest in justice created the convergent path that enabled these young men to meet as Freedom Riders on a bus journey south. The journey they shared as freedom riders changed not only their own lives, but our nation's history. Iva Jane Peek Public Library 121 N. Main St. Decatur, Ar 72722 479-752-7323 www.decaturarkansas.com/library www.arkansasstateparks.com explore explore nature's playground nature's Playground MOUNT NEBO STATE PARK Pick up your Arkansas State Parks Passport, get a stamp at each park you visit and begin earning rewards. Come play in Arkansas's backyard at one of our 52 state parks! With FREE family-friendly activities from hiking to kayaking all over the state, there's something fun for everyone. Time to make some memories at a park near you — plan a visit today at ArkansasStateParks.com. DEVIL'S DEN STATE PARK www.OfficialKidsMag.com • March 2023 • 27