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Who's Your Earth Hero?

February 11, 2022

Junior Journalist, for your next assignment, we’re asking you to look for people who are working to protect our home planet, Earth. (Oh, and have you made your TFK Press Club badge yet? You can download it here.) Mission 5:…

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World

All Kinds of School

September 10, 2021

Kids go to school to learn. Some schools are big. Some are small. Some are near and some are far. What is your school like? Some schools are in the country. Country schools might be far from home. Kids…

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United States

All Kinds of Schools

August 21, 2017

Schools can be big. Schools can be small. Schools can be in the city or the country. Where do you go to school? This school is in the country. Students play on the grass. There are lots of trees.…

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Animals

All About Owls

September 23, 2016

Night Creatures Owls are nocturnal. They are active at night. They sleep during the day when the sun is shining. Silent Flyers Owls fly quietly. How do they do it? The secret is their long wings and the shape of…

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World

Rice for Everyone

December 13, 2024

People all over the world eat rice. Countries have their own rice dishes. Here are five dishes from different parts of the world. Which would you like to try? Risotto is from Italy. Broth is slowly added to rice as…

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Science

Amphibian Facts

January 26, 2024

Amphibians are animals that can live on land and in water. You can find them in rivers, lakes, and forests. They eat bugs and worms. There are different kinds of amphibians. Read about some of them. Toads and Frogs …

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United States

Park Animals

January 19, 2024

Many different kinds of animals live in national parks. Here are three. Mule deer (above) are common in Yosemite Valley. They roam through the forest. They can be seen all year round. The Grand Canyon is home to gila monsters.…

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Science

Types of Scientists

September 22, 2023

There are many kinds of scientists. Each is an expert in a type of science. Some study animals. Others study the Earth or space. Read about four scientists. Planetary Scientist Jennifer Heldmann studies planets. She is looking for water…

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Science

Landforms all Around

October 7, 2022

A landform is a natural part of the Earth’s surface. There are many different kinds. A landform can be tall and rocky. It can be flat and smooth. Read about four landforms below. Which ones have you seen? Mighty Mountains…

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Entertainment

Summer Book Reviews: Part 4

July 22, 2022

Do you love to read? TFK Kid Reporters do too! David Murtagh and Via Ryerson shared their reviews of two of the summer’s most interesting books. This is the fourth in a five-part series. Check back soon for more from…

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World

Pass the Rice

March 10, 2022

People all over the world eat rice. Different countries have their own rice dishes. Below are five dishes from different parts of the world. Which would you like to try? Jambalaya is from the United States. Jambalaya is popular…

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World

Let's Play A Game

November 24, 2020

Do you have a favorite game? Kids play different games all around the world. Take a look. Hopping Around Look at these girls playing hopscotch. They drew the board with chalk. These girls are hopping in Serbia. Jump to the…

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World

Time For Class!

August 30, 2019

Kids all over the world go to school. Some of the schools look like yours. Some look different. But they have one thing in common. They are places where kids go to learn. Take a look. This school is in…

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TFK Press Club

What's Your Review?

July 8, 2022

You’ve got opinions, Junior Journalist, and the world wants to hear them. Step into the shoes of an entertainment reviewer. Mission 14: What's Your Review? With so many books to read, TV shows and movies to watch, video games to…

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Entertainment

Summer Book Reviews: Part 2

July 6, 2022

Do you love to read? TFK Kid Reporters do too! Lauryn Chew and Orlie Weitzman shared their reviews of two of the summer’s most interesting books. This is the second in a five-part series. Check back soon for more from…

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World

All About Chinese

April 30, 2020

There are thousands of languages in the world. More people speak Mandarin than any other. Mandarin is a form of Chinese. Read on to learn more about the Chinese language. Characters Count The Chinese language does not use letters.…

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Environment

Celebrating Earth Day

March 21, 2019

Earth Day is April 22. But kids can help the planet all year long. These kids are helping to keep the planet clean. They’re picking up trash on a beach. Keep reading to learn how you can help. You…

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