Midwinter looks quiet, but it isn't. From booming frozen ponds and mysterious winter sounds to animals that stay active, alert and ingenious, this issue shows young readers that winter is anything but empty. Packed with stories, science, puzzles and hands-on discovery, it invites children into the secret world of midwinter.
What really happens in nature when days are short and frost tightens its grip? This issue takes Eco Kids on a journey through midwinter, uncovering the surprising ways animals survive, hunt, communicate and even thrive in the cold.
Readers meet tawny owls calling through the dark, investigate why frozen lakes groan and boom, and follow the dramatic true story of the saiga antelope – one of the most remarkable wildlife comeback stories of our time. Along the way, children can discover how animals find food in winter, grow glittering salt crystals, solve midwinter mysteries and find out what kind of winter explorer they are.
With wildlife news, posters, puzzles, competitions and plenty of real-world science woven through every page, this issue encourages children aged 7–11 to slow down, look closely and see winter as a season full of life, curiosity and wonder.
Midwinter looks quiet, but it isn't. From booming frozen ponds and mysterious winter sounds to animals that stay active, alert and ingenious, this issue shows young readers that winter is anything but empty. Packed with stories, science, puzzles and hands-on discovery, it invites children into the secret world of midwinter.