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.

BEACH DAY

Mysteries of the Deep

Seashell

Fun on the Pier • These historic spots bring excitement to the water’s edge.

ALMANAC OF FUN AUGUST

CELEBRATE AUGUST SNACKS!

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

Robot Beach Day • BONUS! Can you also find the pencil, mitten, envelope, and rabbit?

The Secret of Monarch Lake

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

A Better End for Batteries

WHAT’S UP, Down in the Sea?

Fruit Cubes • Add fruity pops of flavor to water or seltzer!

Lazy Maze

Set Sail! • For thousands of years, people have been using wind power to travel rivers and seas.

Bottled UP

Super Soarers

CREATE

Marine Biologist • Dr. Asha de Vos is unraveling the mysteries of a special group of blue whales.

EVER WONDER?

Making Excuses

BRAINPLAY

Highlights for Children • AUGUST 2023 • VOLUME 78 • NUMBER 8 • ISSUE NO. 862

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.

Jokes and Riddles

Wacky Captions

DEAR HIGHLIGHTS

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

WHAT’S WRONG?