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AQUILA is the smartest magazine available for children of 8 – 14 years — it has a whole book-worth of reading every month.

Thoughtfully written by scientists, educators and experts, AQUILA’s fantastically illustrated pages are designed to draw children’s interest and imagination towards a deeper understanding of our complex world.

Celebrating 30 years of excellence: Freya Hardy, Children’s Magazine Editor of the Year 2021 & 2022, “Gets adults as excited as children…” The British Society of Magazine Editors.

New to AQUILA: Unlimited access to AQUILA’s archive of more than 70 back issues, when you upgrade to our Print & Digital Subscription.

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  • Artificial Intelligence
    March issue

    Artificial Intelligence

    Could AI help us talk to animals? Meet young AI innovators, Time Machine quiz, Make a Robocup and Escape from the Robo-School of doom!

  • The Romans
    April issue

    The Romans

    The story of Romulus & Remus. What did the Romans do for us? Boudica vs The Roman Legions and Escape from the Gladiator Arena!


Upcoming topics in 2024

Artificial Intelligence, Romans, Mega Maths, Food, Summer Adventure, Titanic and Witches & Wizards.

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT AQUILA?

  • Delivered to your door each month
  • Exciting new topic every issue
  • Supports the school curriculum
  • Stimulating & creative screen-free fun
  • Witty & intelligent writing
  • Advert free

Take a look inside

AI issue content page
AI prediction fails
AI issue What's the best
AI Legends spread
AI issue Time Machine spread

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AQUILA HQ is right by the sea in sunny Eastbourne, East Sussex. We're a family-run business with a small editorial team expanded by expert writers and artists from around the globe and all working together to produce a special, quality publication each month. 

By subscription only, AQUILA is now in its 30th year with readers in around 100 countries. A new topic arrives 11 times a year with the summer holiday double-issue delivered in July.

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