Back Issues 1–10
Junior Skeptic #10
Atlantis
Have you heard the story of Atlantis? According to legend, it was the greatest civilization of the ancient world. Its power, wealth and glory were unequaled — until a terrifying cataclysm obliterated Atlantis in a single day…
Junior Skeptic #9
Pyramids
For thousands of years, people have stood in awe of the pyramids of Egypt. Even the Emperors of Rome were staggered by the scale of these already-ancient monuments. What do they mean? Why were they built — and how? What ancient secrets do the pyramids contain?
Junior Skeptic #8
How Darwin Discovered
the History of Life
Charles Darwin wasn’t always the honored, elderly scientist we picture today. Learn of his life as a young man, adventuring in exotic lands aboard a sailing ship called the HMS Beagle — and learn how those years abroad led him to solve the ultimate mystery…
Junior Skeptic #7
James Randi on How TV Promotes Superstition
Magician James “The Amazing” Randi is often asked to reproduce apparently “psychic” miracles using the tricks of stage magic. Here he reveals how he fooled famous TV interviewer Barbara Walters.
Junior Skeptic #6
Halloween
In this issue of Junior Skeptic, Pat Linse looks at what’s behind Halloween traditions, and what purpose ghosts serve. Learn some tricks psychics use when they seem to talk to the dead and how to detect ghostly fingerprints. Learn the centuries-old history of the spookiest holiday — and how Halloween may help us to be less afraid. Packed with four pages of do-it-yourself activities: how to haunt a house, and bake your own alien autopsy cake!
Junior Skeptic #5
Urban Legends
From alligators in the sewers to spiders nesting in our hair, urban legends have a life of their own. Learn how they work, how they spread, and why people believe them. And, learn the truth about the what may be the most “urban” legend of them all — cow-tipping.
Junior Skeptic #4
Fortunetelling
For thousand of years people have tried to predict the future by studying patterns in almost anything you can imagine — from tea leaves to chicken scratches. Why do these fortunetelling systems seem to work? And, when is fake fortunetelling a criminal scam?
Junior Skeptic #3
Aliens
Are aliens among us? Find out how Junior Skeptic Publisher Michael Shermer experienced a “real” alien abduction. And, learn how easy it is to fake your own UFO photographs!
Junior Skeptic #2
Bigfoot
In this issue of Junior Skeptic, we’ll explore the legendary creature known as Bigfoot, rumored to roam the forests of North America. Like his Asian brother, the Yeti, he’s alleged to be bipedal (walk on two feet) and to appear vaguely humanoid with features very similar to other ape species. Basically he looks like Chewbacca. Why do people believe there is a Bigfoot? Are these creatures all just men in suits? How likely is he to be real? Is there any harm in believing in Bigfoot? Let’s find out!
Junior Skeptic #1
Emily Rosa v. Therapeutic Touch
Cover girl Emily Rosa tells how her 4th Grade science fair project made her the youngest person ever published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, landed her on Good Morning America — and humiliated an entire industry of fake medicine!
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