Science
Frontiers for Young Minds
Kids read science articles by working researchers, each one reviewed for clarity by kids their own age.
Frontiers for Young Minds is a science journal with an unusual set of reviewers: kids. Researchers write up their work for young readers, and each article goes to a group of reviewers aged 8 to 15 who, working with a science mentor, flag whatever is confusing before it is published. The articles that come out look plain-spoken, with clear diagrams and a glossary of key terms. They are sorted into eight areas: astronomy and physics, biodiversity, chemistry, Earth sciences, engineering, human health, math and economics, and neuroscience. Special collections include pieces by Nobel Prize winners on their own discoveries. Readers comfortable with a few pages of text appear to be the natural fit, and younger kids might enjoy an article read aloud. Those who want a hand in it can become reviewers through a school or mentor.
- Ages
- Curious readers in upper elementary and middle school
- Works on
- Web browser
- Topics
- Science, Nature
- Languages
- English, French, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese
- Listed
- 2026-10-18
What kids do
- Read a researcher’s article about their work
- Browse articles on space or animals
- Read a Nobel Prize winner’s story
- Take part as a young reviewer
Who it suits
Curious readers in upper elementary and middle school.
Notes for parents
Published openly online by Frontiers, with articles in English plus French, Hebrew, Arabic and Chinese. The reviewing teams pair kids with a scientist who guides their feedback.
What you need
- Web browser
- Internet connection
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