Highlights for Children

The experts at Highlights know how to keep kids motivated while they learn. Filled with fiction, nonfiction, Hidden Pictures®, skill-building puzzles, science experiments and more, this read-only digital version of Highlights magazine strengthens reading abilities, promotes creativity, sharpens thinking skills, and helps build confidence. Visit Highlights.com to learn more. Ages 6-12.

SPLASH SEARCH • Find where the eight pieces below go in the puzzle.

Travel & Discover

When have you been kind to others?

Dewdrops

WATERFALLS! • Nature puts on some spectacular shows.

ALMANAC of FUN AUGUST

State Fairs

ABOUT YOU • Stuff you love, things you tried, and what you wish other kids knew about you.

Bumper Boat Battle

Race at River’s Edge

Mini Aquariums

Under water Wonders • You’ve got to “sea” them to believe them!

Underwater World Records

Doggie Dilemma

ABOVE & BELOW • In one picture, an undersea photographer captures two different worlds.

GOOFUS & GALLANT • There’s a little bit of G & G in us all. Let your Gallant shine!

Smoke Detecting and Protecting • Brett Saunders donates smoke alarms to help prevent house fires.

Digit • This is Digit. Digit loves reading and sports.

EVER WŌNDER?

Mix ’n’ Match SLUSHIES

CREATE

Waterslide Designer • Emily Colombo designs waterslides for parks all over the world.

Make a SPLASH • Follow each log-flume ride from the top to the bottom. Which two log flumes will splash the crowd waiting at the bottom?

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

BRAINPLAY

Highlights for Children • AUGUST 2024 • VOLUME 79 • NUMBER 8 • ISSUE NO. 874

Credits

Share Your Work • You might see it in a future issue! If sending your work by postal mail, please include your name, age, and address.

Answers

Jokes and Riddles

Wacky Captions

Funny But True

DEAR HIGHLIGHTS

ADVICE FROM YOU

EDITORS’ PICKS • Here are some cool things we love this month.

WHAT’S WRONG? • It’s up to you!