I really want to give 4 star to this one , but I can not , nor even 4 . I have be repeatedly disappoint by article be too short on subject I be esp . interested in -lrb- wildlife mostly -rrb- , too long on other -lrb- geography \/ anthropology -rrb- , and not technical enough . the latter might be a good thing if you be absolutely allergic to science , but take into account that I be not a scientist . when I say that something be not technical enough , it really mean that it be superficial ... other than that , the article be well write . the picture be excellent , and that be what motivate I to give 3 star . however , I often wish there would be more of they ... note that nearly each issue include a large format fold map or some kind of graphic display illustrate the main article . from my point of view , this be quite a waste of money , since I do not use those much . they be probably perfect if you want to discuss the article with teenager though . personnally , ! I wish there be no map and more picture . I be not go to renew my subscription , but this be more a fit issue than a judgement of the quality of the product . I encourage people to buy a single issue before decide .