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Since 1967, our award-winning magazines have been trusted by parents, caregivers, and teachers to inspire kids to love and protect wildlife and the world around them. Today, that mission continues, one issue at a time.
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Ranger Rick
Perfect for young minds full of questions and ready to explore the natural world.
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Ranger Rick Jr.
Nurture a child’s curiosity, creativity, and quality time—one page at a time.
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Ranger Rick Cub
Joyful early wildlife discovery for little hands with adventurous minds.
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Ranger Rick Dinosaurs
For the child who’s obsessed with dinosaurs and wants to know more.
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Ranger Rick Zoobooks
One animal per issue; for kids who love deep details, facts, and discovery.
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From Our Community
What families, schools, and others are saying about the impact of our magazines.
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This would be a great gift for a family with various ages of young children. I would get this for teachers as well to share with their classrooms. They could develop some amazing lesson plans based on these magazines.

– NAPPA Awards Selection Committee

My niece and nephew love this magazine. They read the same one over and over again and can’t wait for the next one to arrive. The pictures are so engaging, even for pre-readers Ranger Rick is awesome.

Amy B. Ranger Rick Jr. magazine subscriber

We love learning about animals! It’s exciting for the kids to get their magazine in the mail each month. My kids get the magazine and now we give subscriptions as gifts.

Ashley B. Ranger Rick magazine subscriber

I’m very excited for both my kids to receive an age appropriate magazine that they can browse through. I appreciate that this subscription is offered and at a great price. I am looking forward to my kids having a fun time learning new things with their magazines!

T.R. Ranger Rick Cub & Ranger Rick Jr. subscriber

My classroom loves these magazines. The preschoolers are excited everytime a new one arrives in the mail.

Lisa B. Ranger Rick Jr. subscriber

Great magazine. I read it when I was little and am glad my son can enjoy it now.

Joshua B. Ranger Rick magazine subscriber
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Wild Reads, Every Age
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Ages 7+
Inspire a love of nature with Ranger Rick and Zoobooks magazines, and Ranger Rick Adventures Book Club
Options for Ages 7+
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Ages 4-7
Spark curiosity about wildlife with Ranger Rick Jr. and Dinosaurs magazines, and the Reading with Ricky Book Club
Options for Ages 4-7
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Ages 0-4
Give a first look at animals in the natural world with Cub magazine and the Critters Book Club
Options for Ages 0-4
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Growing Up With Nature

For Parents & Caregivers

Ideas for raising nature-loving readers and getting outside together.
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Wild Critters: New Podcast for Kids
As America marks its 250th anniversary, celebrate its wildlife with your child.
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Summer Reading: Ranger Rick Books for Ages 7+
A roundup of Ranger Rick books about wildlife – from reptiles to cats, and hiking to camping.
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Ranger Rick’s Wildlife Videos Join Sensical
You love sharing animal videos with your child. The challenge is what shows up next.
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Wildlife-related Literacy Activities for Preschoolers
Turn observations into moments of discovery or act out a mini play to bring ideas to life.
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Beginner Readers: Ranger Rick Books for Ages 4+
Inspire early reading habits this summer with books all about animals and wildlife.
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How to Make Reading with Your Child Fun (Again)
When a child loses interest in reading, these strategies can help reignite the spark.
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25 Reading Games That Turn Early Practice Into Play
Build phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension through fun activities together.
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Wild Critters: New Podcast for Kids
As America marks its 250th anniversary, celebrate its wildlife with your child.
Ranger Rick's Hat
Two children read books on a dock
Summer Reading: Ranger Rick Books for Ages 7+
A roundup of Ranger Rick books about wildlife – from reptiles to cats, and hiking to camping.
Ranger Rick's Hat
Ranger Rick’s Wildlife Videos Join Sensical
You love sharing animal videos with your child. The challenge is what shows up next.
Ranger Rick's Hat
Wildlife-related Literacy Activities for Preschoolers
Turn observations into moments of discovery or act out a mini play to bring ideas to life.
Ranger Rick's Hat
young child reading a book under a blanket with a flashlight
Beginner Readers: Ranger Rick Books for Ages 4+
Inspire early reading habits this summer with books all about animals and wildlife.
Ranger Rick's Hat
How to Make Reading with Your Child Fun (Again)
When a child loses interest in reading, these strategies can help reignite the spark.
Ranger Rick's Hat
25 Reading Games That Turn Early Practice Into Play
Build phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension through fun activities together.