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.

Not So Scary

Sky Zoo

Diwali Day by Day

ALMANAC of FUN OCTOBER

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

Merry Monsters

Outside the Box

Glow Bugs • Use a clean plastic bottle or a plastic egg for the body. Attach eyes, wings, and other details using tacky craft glue or a low-temperature glue gun. To make the bug glow, put a glow stick or a battery-powered tea light inside.

FAR OUT! • The Voyager space probes are still exploring after 45 years.

NASA Engineer • Aaron Yazzie talks about his work at the Jet Propulsion Lab and his Diné (Navajo) culture.

Take It or Leaf It

Glowworm • This “starry” cave is a sticky illusion.

Monster Munchers • Decorate pretzels for a scary-good snack!

The Moat Monster

How do glow sticks work?

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

CREATE

Spooky Snapshots • Can you find the photographer who took each photo below?

The Scritchy-Scratchy Mystery

BRAINPLAY

Highlights for Children • OCTOBER 2022 • VOLUME 77 • NUMBER 10 • ISSUE NO. 852

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.

LAUGHS FROM YOU

DEAR HIGHLIGHTS

Night & Day