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I didn’t realize Science News Explores was a nonprofit. How else can I help?
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Who is the magazine written for?
Stories use vocabulary and sentence structure that work for readers ages 9–14. The breadth of topics, however, makes the magazine a popular read for teens and adults too — we say 9 to 99+ and we mean it.
Can I use Science News Explores in my classroom?
Yes. Most stories include a readability score, a Power Words glossary and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) codes. See our Education Resources page for more.
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Yes. To purchase a bundle of 10 issues for a school, please call Science News Explores subscriber services at 1-800-552-4412 (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET). For schools that want full curriculum integration, check out the Science News Learning program.
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About Science News Explores
Who publishes Science News Explores?
Science News Explores is published by the Society for Science, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization in Washington, D.C., founded in 1921. Our sister publication is Science News.
How is Science News Explores different from Science News?
Same standards, different reading level. Science News is written for adults; Science News Explores adapts the same kinds of stories — and often the same reporting — for younger readers.
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Email explores@sciencenews.org, or write to: Science News Explores, 1776 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036.
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