Cool Facts
Regular publications. Magazines come out on a schedule, like every week or every month, so you always know when the next one arrives. They're different from newspapers because magazines go deeper into stories with more pictures and fun layouts.
Money from ads. Most magazines make money by selling copies to readers, but they also make a lot of money from advertisements inside the pages. That's why you see cool ads sprinkled throughout your favorite magazines.
For different interests. There are magazines about almost anything you can think of, from sports and video games to science and fashion. Each magazine is designed for the people who care most about that topic.
The cover matters. Getting your face or your story on the cover of a magazine is a really big deal because it shows importance and makes you famous. Celebrities and record-breaking athletes dream about being on magazine covers.
Print and digital. You can read magazines the old-fashioned way by holding a paper copy, or you can read them on phones, tablets, and computers anytime you want.