For those of you who like to throw unit studies into your curriculum, we found about this magazine called "Kids Discover" at http://www.kidsdiscover.com. They publish 10 issues a year and focus in depth on 1 topic per issue (i.e. the solar system, Greek mythology, the American Revolution, the human brain, etc.). You can also purchase back issues on their website. It looks interesting. A one year subscription costs $19.95 I'm thinking about getting it.
I JUST got something from them in the mail! i gave it to my stepfather who's always asking what he can get the kids for birthdays, Christmas, and just for fun's. My kids LOVE getting mail....and when they learn without realizing they're learning - all the better!
Those are AWESOME!! I was lucky enough to be able to get a TON of them from our library booksale this year. We also subscribe. The kids really like them. They don't like reading but will devour these. Angela