Thursday, April 24, 2008

Boys" Life Magazine



Module 8

Boys Life Magazine. March 2008.

Boys' Life is the official magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. First published in 1911 it has a long history of reaching out to boys of all ages. The magazine has a good mix of articles about sports, nature, science and scouting in general. Regular features include "Hitchin' Rack" (where a cartoon character named "Pedro" answers reader mail), "BL Headliners" (Scouts with Big Stories), "Collecting" (a space to share news about special collections), and "Games" (always a winner!) Comics sections such as the "The Wacky Adventures of Pedro" and "Pee Wee Harris" are a monthly staple in Boys' Life. The feature story for the March 2008 issue spotlights two scouts who have a rock climbing adventure at Kentucky's Red River Gorge. Adding to the outdoor theme is another section called "Hiking Through History" which provides information on hiking historic trails in the American wilderness. Another interesting article called "Mind Your Own Business" gives great tips for budding entrepreneurs. "A True Story of Scouts in Action", a regular part of the magazine, offers a true, inspiring story of a scout who saved the life of someone who had fallen in icy waters. The bright colorful magazine, containing many photos, will appeal to any boy (and maybe some girls) who enjoy the outdoors and sports. Boys' Life has three demographic editions for different reading levels: Ages 6-8, Ages 9-10,a and Ages 11 and up. The Ages 11 and up edition is available to all Boys' Life subscribers.
http://www.boyslife.org/

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