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 MAGAZINES + BOOKS FOR KIDS

AGES 6 - 14 

Five Reasons Why Honest History® Matters

Kids deserve a responsible education about the past to create a positive impact on the future. Discover why Honest History® matters and start your adventure today.  

1. History Is Biased


... and it's getting worse. From AI to agendas everywhere, we recognize that history can be subjective. The story will often change depending on who is telling it. However, there are facts about the past that can help kids interpret what really happened. 


Our mission is to fight against all bias as we strive to create fact-based, well-researched content where multiple perspectives are explored and discussed—inspiring young historians in the process and providing them with the knowledge to make a positive impact on the future. 


2. Kids Need Better Educational Resources


Let's be honest—history can be boring. Only 15% of students are performing at the national standards for social studies. We're on a mission to change that. Our award-winning magazine gets kids engaged and excited about the past so they can learn about important people, places and events that changed the world.


3. The Classroom Is Missing Important Stories


Did you know that the richest person in the world's history was African? Or that the world's largest pirate fleet was led by a Chinese woman? 


Everyone and everything has a history and a story to be told. Our magazines share important, often-overlooked stories from around the globe so kids can better contextualize their history lessons. 


4. Short Form Is The Best Form


Studies have shown that children retain information better and engage more meaningfully with shorter format, hands-on content than textbooks or lectures in the classroom. 


Our magazines combine easy-to-understand stories with hands-on activities and DIYs that ensure kids will retain the information and be encouraged to apply it outside of the learning environment. 


5. The Future Is At Stake


Kids are smart. Soon they will lead the world into new territory as adults. But they must learn from accurate and trustworthy sources.


We encourage them to learn the facts and engage with parents and teachers to deepen their understanding of the past. Learning from past mistakes and triumphs is critical for kids to be able to positively impact the future. We believe in sharing the facts about the past and not the conclusions. And when we say facts, we mean the good, bad, and ugly. 



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Honest History capsule collections 1–3 featuring Issues 1–18 of Honest History Magazine

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15%

US students performing at national standards for social studies


- National Assessment of Educational Progress

80%

Kids who can't distinguish fact-based media from ads and sponsored content


- Stanford University


10.5 hrs

Time spent by kids ages 8-18 consuming media every DAY


- Kaiser Family Foundation

52%

Parents searching for better educational content for their kids


- Fred Rogers Center

"The answer is not to tell students what to think, but rather to show them how to think"


Zachary Herrmann 

Harvard/UPenn Educator

Honest History Matters

Gabe might be joking around, but we aren't. #HonestHistoryMatters and we’re here for you.


Get your magazines and watch your kids learn about fact-based stories from the past that will inspire them to create a better future.

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Sign up now for a lifetime of Big Brain Benefits with Honest History®.

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Quarterly Subscription Box

Sale Off
Honest History magazine bundle subscription

$39.99/3 months

3 Magazines Every Three Months

Includes Print + Digital

Risk–Free. Cancel Anytime.

See More Details

  • 3 magazines per bundle

  • New bundles shipped every 3 months

  • Pay as you go—pause, skip or cancel anytime
  • Choose magazines for each bundle from your account—or sit back and we'll choose for you

  • Instant digital access on the Honest History app

Save 38% Off Cover

The Capsule Collection

Sale Off
Honest History capsule collections 1–3 featuring Issues 1–18 of Honest History Magazine

$199.00

Honest History Issues 1–18

Includes Print + Digital

Handcrafted Collector's Box

See More Details

  • Issues 1–18 of Honest History magazine

  • Instant digital access on the Honest History app
  • Order for your kids, students, or as a gift

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