A note for ASK readers
The spirit of ASK continues in SPIDER
The science, invention, and hands-on discovery you valued in ASK are still part of the experience.
Although ASK is no longer published as a standalone magazine, the elements readers loved now appear within SPIDER, alongside fiction, folk tales, poetry, nonfiction, humor, STEM challenges, and interactive activities.
What is inside now
The STEM content they loved is still here.
Marvin and Friends
Go on STEM-fueled adventures with Marvin, the mischievous raccoon; Plush, the rule-following hippo; and all their animal pals in “Marvin and Friends,” an ASK favorite now appearing in SPIDER. Together, they explore the natural world, ask big questions, and get into plenty of hilarious hijinks.
Nestor's Dock
Another ASK favorite, “Nestor's Dock,” is now featured in every issue of SPIDER. Join Nestor, Phil, and their friends as they dream up outlandish inventions, test wild scientific theories, and make surprisingly silly discoveries along the way.
Amazing Animals and How Things Work
From surprising animal facts to the science behind everyday things, curious kids get plenty to investigate through simple explanations, interesting questions, and hands-on activities that turn curiosity into discovery.
SPIDER Magazine
- Ages 6 to 9
- 6 issues per year
- Free U.S. shipping
- $25.95 per year
SPIDER combines memorable stories, folk tales, and poems by celebrated authors and illustrators with fascinating nonfiction, STEM challenges, and interactive activities.
If they have grown
CRICKET carries it forward
If your reader has moved beyond SPIDER, CRICKET carries that same curiosity forward with deeper science, history, culture, literature, STEM discoveries, and creative challenges.
Questions
Free U.S. shipping is included with every subscription.
Have a question about a past subscription? Reply to the email you received, or contact us here.