The perfect gift for curious kids!
What on Earth! Magazine is the multiple-award-winning monthly magazine for curious children aged 7–14.
Each issue is bursting with 50+ pages of screen-free fun, including amazing facts, photos, puzzles, games and jokes.
The magazine covers all their favourite topics, from animals, space and nature to art, sport, history, science and inventions.
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“I’d recommend this magazine to anyone with children. I read it myself, I have to admit!”
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Dan Snow, historian
“My children love What on Earth! Magazine – it’s the perfect antidote to tablets and TV!”
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Robyn, reader
“My favourite bit is telling my Mum and Dad about the amazing facts I discover each month.”
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FAQs
How often is What on Earth! Magazine published?
What on Earth! Magazine is a monthly 52-page children’s magazine published 12 times a year.
What age range is it for?
What on Earth! Magazine is designed for curious young minds aged 7 to 14, though its bold, visual style makes it accessible to younger readers. Grown-ups often tell us they enjoy reading it too.
When will I receive my first issue?
If you subscribe before the 16th of the month, your first issue will usually arrive in the first week of the following month.
If you don’t want to wait, you can also order a back issue here.
How will I receive the book that comes with my subscription?
If your subscription includes a book, it will be sent separately from the magazine and may arrive first.
Please note that book offers are available to new subscribers only for their initial 12-month term.
How does my subscription renew?
Our 6- and 12-month subscriptions renew automatically, so you won’t need to sign up again, as long as your payment details are up to date. If your card has expired, we’ll get in touch to let you know.
Our 3-month subscription is a one-off payment and does not renew automatically.
If you’d prefer not to have your 6- or 12-month subscription renew automatically, please contact us and we’ll arrange this for you.
Can I subscribe to What on Earth! Magazine if I live outside the UK?
Yes. You can subscribe from many countries around the world. Use the country selector on our website to switch to your country and view the subscriptions available to you.
If you can’t find your country or need help placing an international order, please email hello@whatonearthmag.com.
Please note that free book offers are only available for delivery within the UK.
How do I order back issues of the magazine?
Back issues are available to buy online for £5.99 each, plus shipping.
Can I buy What on Earth! Magazine in shops?
No. What on Earth! Magazine is only available by subscription and is delivered straight to the recipient’s door.
Which awards has What on Earth! Magazine won?
What on Earth! Magazine and its team have won multiple awards, including:
Children’s Magazine of the Year (PPA)
Consumer Magazine of the Year (PPA)
Subscription Magazine of the Year (NMA)
Editor of the Year, Youth – Andrew Pettie (BSME)
Creative Director of the Year – Mark Hickling (PPA)
Designer of the Year – Mark Hickling (PPA)
Best Designer – Susanna Hickling (BSME)