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When you think of skiing, you probably picture going downhill. But the sport of skimo, short for ski mountaineering, involves going uphill, too. It’s the only new sport at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Skimo is an emerging sport, with competitions…
These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. Dig your claws into these fun facts about cats! The TIGER is the world’s biggest cat. It can weigh…
TFK Kid Reporter Hanming Wang read The Road from Nowhere and interviewed its author, Avi. Read Hanming’s thoughts below. In his newest book, award-winning author Avi transports readers to a tiny silver-mining town in 1893. The Road from Nowhere takes…
Some people who decide to get a dog or cat rescue their new pet from an animal shelter. The animal might come from far away—even another country. Vijay Bissoondutt is the manager of the Humane Society of the BVI, an…
Researchers say a series of handprints may be the oldest rock art ever found. They were found on a cave wall in Sulawesi, in Indonesia. The prints were likely made more than 67,000 years ago. Other cave art found in…
Winter storms blasted the United States earlier this month. The chill impacted states as far south as Georgia and Florida. In the Midwest, snow affected travel. Beginning January 17, parts of Ohio saw snow squalls. These are sudden weather events.…
NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System rocket arrives at its launch pad on Merritt Island, Florida, on January 17. The rocket is expected to take off for the moo…
Michaela Benthaus is an engineer from Germany. On December 20, she became the first wheelchair user in space. Benthaus rode aboard a Blue Origin capsule rocket with five other passengers. The capsule blasted off from Van Horn, Texas. It carried…
On January 15, NASA completed its first medical evacuation from space. Its SpaceX Crew-11 mission ended early when an astronaut had a medical issue that couldn’t be treated at the International Space Station. At a press conference, NASA administrator Jared…
Journey through ancient Egypt. Learn about powerful rulers. See the wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza. You can do it all at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), in Giza, Egypt. Many museums contain Egyptian artifacts, but the GEM has…
In 2022, U.S. snowboarding superstar Chloe Kim became the first woman to have won two Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe event. Soon, she’ll compete for her third. Kim spoke with TIME’s Sean Gregory as she prepared for the 2026…
StoryKind is a new podcast. It was created to encourage young people to read and write. It was launched in January. Each 15-minute episode is available on podcast platforms. The podcast is hosted by Kate DiCamillo and Kelly Yang. They’re…
The National Survey of Children’s Health says that about 55% of U.S. kids play organized sports. These include low-contact sports, such as tennis and swimming, which don’t require physical contact between players. They also include high-contact sports, such as football…
Meet Service Star Justyn Boumah, 10. He started the nonprofit group Heroes and Hearts, in Las Vegas, Nevada. TFK reader Anirudh Rao spoke with Justyn about his efforts. Tell us about the philanthropy work you do. I help people in…
These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. First up: dogs! Check out these tail-wagging facts about some of the world’s most beloved breeds. Most dogs bark,…
Lots of dogs understand simple words said directly to them, such as walk or treat. But a new study shows that some “gifted” dogs can learn other words by eavesdropping on humans. The study was published in Science on January…
TFK Kid Reporter Asha Curley read Asterwood and interviewed its author, Jacquelyn Stolos. Read Asha’s thoughts below. Imagine walking from your backyard into a magical forest. Everyone there is depending on you. Jacquelyn Stolos’s novel Asterwood follows Madelyn and her…
No two cities are alike. While they may feature the same elements—buildings and houses, roads and highways, parks and shopping centers—every city is arranged differently. Geography, climate, and culture are just a few of the factors that influence how a…
Join a community of kids who are making the world a better and brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Mission of the Month Kindness counts! We’ll feature kids who are…
