Odyssey Magazine

Pros: fun and different angles on science, astronomy cartoon, several experiments in each issue, no advertising

Cons: themed issues, a bit expensive

The Bottom Line: Odyssey is a tad on the expensive side but worth every penny for science lovers both young and old.

Review: I wish Odyssey: Adventures in Science had been around when I was a kid. It's the type of magazine I would have eagerly lapped up, savoring every syllable of each issue, mourning when I reached the end of the monthly journey. Who am I kidding? I...

Pros: Interesting articles, good quality, kid-focus

Cons: Relies too heavily on themes, only 9 issues a year

The Bottom Line: Great magazine for getting kids interested in science. Back issues rather than subscription may be the way to go, however.

Review: Odyssey is a science magazine for children ages 10 to 16. It's published by the same publisher as Cricket, which you may be more familiar with. They publish all sorts of children's magazines, for different ages, and on different topics. If ...